Monthly Archives: February 2017
Seeing the Problem, Missing the Answer–The Political Takeover of “Evangelical”
by Peter Ditzel
Rob Bell is a popular Christian writer and, for want of a better word, performer. In an interview that appeared on boston.com, he was asked, “What does it mean to you to be an evangelical?” Here is his answer:
The Passion Of The Christ: A DVD To Avoid
by Peter Ditzel
Much was made of The Passion of the Christ when it was released in theaters. Now the DVD is available. This motion picture caused great controversy in the church because so many evangelicals and others praised it so highly while a few discerning Christians utterly condemned it. But for the Christian who claims the Bible alone as his or her authority for belief and practice, there should be no controversy. I intend to cover as many points as possible in a short space to show why this movie is not only unsuitable viewing for Christians, but is in fact blasphemous and a tool, not for bringing people to Christ, but for preparing them for Antichrist.
The New Covenant and Slavery
by Peter Ditzel
In this article, we’ll look at slavery, and in an upcoming article, I’ll discuss the subject of race. I think that because of recent events that have made headlines, this is a good time for us, as Christians, to examine the Bible and our hearts regarding race and its often closely associated practice of slavery.
The Lie
by Peter Ditzel
Romans 1:25 speaks of people “who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.” Like the quote above, most English translations say “a lie.” But the Greek texts say “the lie.” I believe that the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write “the lie” for a very particular reason, and I want to explain why. And I also want you to see why this is important in understanding our relationship as Christians to the world in which we now live.
