Monthly Archives: October 2022

On the Bondage of the Human Will – slaves of sin

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ken Temple

Originally written in 2013 at Beggar’s All Reformation and Apologetics. (James Swan’s web-blog) (here with some editing and additions) This debate reminds me of Luther’s famous statement at the end of his work, The bondage of the Will, in answering Erasmus’ The Freedom … Continue reading →

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John Piper’s Excellent Response to the Muslim’s “A Common Word” (from 2008)

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Ken Temple

This was from 2008. When I have more time, I want to write more on this issue. Piper’s excellent response is still true today. Many Evangelical missionaries and mission board leaders surprised and confused and disappointed many of us in … Continue reading →

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Contending for Our All, part 3

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Ken Temple

Contending for Our All Part 1 Contending for Our All Part 2 Where Biblical Truth, Theology, Church History, Missions, & proper Contextualization come together. We continue our series on Athanasius’ (lived from around 300-373 AD) statement “Contending For Our All”, … Continue reading →

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Contending for Our All (Part 2)

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Ken Temple

For Part 1, see here.   I would encourage you to go back and read Part 1 and refresh the issue in your mind.  Piper shows how the things that Athanasius stood for in his day, are amazingly relevant for today’s … Continue reading →

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Contending for Our All, Part 1

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Ken Temple

Contending for Our All, by John Piper This book is about three famous Christians who took Jude 3 “contend earnestly for the faith” seriously – about the Apologetic ministries of Athanasius (died in 373 AD – against the Arian heretics), … Continue reading →

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