I have a friend where I will communicate my beliefs in Calvinism on a frequent basis. I've noticed that as long as it's me talking, he will remain somewhat open or at least attuned to me. As long as it's silly old me arguing in favor of such hard truths, it's okay because, after all, what do I know. But then when I play him Shai Linne's "Mission Accomplished" song, all of the sudden, he gets a sour look on his face. It's almost as if he can't stand the fact that somebody else out there actually believes in Calvinism or the doctrine of election.

Sunday Serving Of Bluegrass

Sunday Serving Of Bluegrass

Sunday Serving Of Bluegrass

Sunday Serving Of Bluegrass Gospel Music

Words Mean Something

Come Back?

I read articles like this one and it reassures me that I'm not alone in my beliefs.

Hip Hop Theology

Take The Red Pill

If anybody wants to take a trip down the rabbit hole to see how far it goes, I recommend starting here.

You'll read up on fascinating topics such as logic, language, reality, time, perception and two surprising essays on nuclear weapons and drugs.

Time for a little honesty. From this website, which one are you guilty of being?

Formalism. “I participate in the regular meetings and ministries of the church, so I feel like my life is under control. I’m always in church, but it really has little impact on my heart or on how I live. I may become judgmental and impatient with those who do not have the same commitment as I do.”

Legalism. “I live by the rules—rules I create for myself and rules I create for others. I feel good if I can keep my own rules, and I become arrogant and full of contempt when others don’t meet the standards I set for them. There is no joy in my life because there is no grace to be celebrated.”

Mysticism. “I am engaged in the incessant pursuit of an emotional experience with God. I live for the moments when I feel close to him, and I often struggle with discouragement when I don’t feel that way. I may change churches often, too, looking for one that will give me what I’m looking for.”

Activism. “I recognize the missional nature of Christianity and am passionately involved in fixing this broken world. But at the end of the day, my life is more of a defense of what’s right than a joyful pursuit of Christ.”

Biblicism. “I know my Bible inside and out, but I do not let it master me. I have reduced the gospel to a mastery of biblical content and theology, so I am intolerant and critical of those with lesser knowledge.”

Therapism. “I talk a lot about the hurting people in our congregation, and how Christ is the only answer for their hurt. Yet even without realizing it, I have made Christ more Therapist than Savior. I view hurt as a greater problem than sin—and I subtly shift my greatest need from my moral failure to my unmet needs.”

Social-ism. “The deep fellowship and friendships I find at church have become their own idol. The body of Christ has replaced Christ himself, and the gospel is reduced to a network of fulfilling Christian relationships.”

I think I'm guilty of Biblicism. It's easier for me to read my bible and study the great theologians than it is for the word of God to actually change me and master me.

Your turn.

The Probability Of God

We're studying probability and statistics in math class and one of the assignments was to research some probability websites. I came across this website which had a quote from Descartes that caught my eye:

"It is a truth very certain that when it is not in our power to determine what is true we ought to follow what is most probable." - Descartes

Upon reading that it immediately popped into my head, "what is the probability that God exists?"

I did a google search for what are the odds that God exists and the first page that came up was this.

Apparently there is a 67% chance that God exists. According to Descartes, we should be all be leaning in that direction.

Christian compassion?

Calvinism Explained

Only Theologians Go To Heaven

I've created this blog with a couple of purposes in mind:

First, I want to express my theological side. I have deep passion for things pertaining to God, theology, philosophy and biblical studies. Here, I will be able to share those passions with friends and family on the world wide web.

Second, to improve my writing skills. Having chosen to go back to school to study philosophy, I have created this blog to enhance and share my writings, essays and much more.

Third, to inform said friends and family on what I am reading.

Fourth, doesn't the world need another blog about theology any way?

The title, Only Theologians Go To Heaven, is meant to be provocative and thought provoking. We are all theologians in once or another and I will postulate that how good you are at theology will determine whether you make it to heaven or not. I am not necessarily implying only academic scholars will make it to heaven. You will simply have to come along for the ride as we together learn the depth and height that good theologians can aspire to.