February 2012
358 posts
kennethgcampbell asked: My friend came upon a guy the other day who told him that we NEEDED to be baptized to be saved. Like submerging the head into water. He said that was crucial to be saved. I looked through scripture and I couldn't honestly come to a complete answer. It seems in the NT that you need to in some sense but is the word they use for baptism the same? Did it have to mean to be submerged in water or...
Anonymous asked: Can you explain the Word of Faith Teachings?
Followers, a quick question!
I’m just curious….
How did you find my blog and what made you want to follow me?
Anonymous asked: Do you believe that people like Rob Bell/Joel Olsteen won't spend eternity in heaven?
Anonymous asked: Well, what exactly are your thoughts? Not on Rob Bell (I personally find him not to be saved because he believes a false gospel), but on the doctrine of universalism.
ivebeenfoundworthy asked: What is Lordship salvation? why is it wrong?
Anonymous asked: Are you a universalist?
Anonymous asked: What do you think of the book "Heaven Is For Real" about the boy who said he saw Heaven? And also, there are a lot of stories of people who have had near-death experiences and said they saw Jesus, Heaven and even Hell (you can see them on youtube). Thoughts on all of this? Do you think it's possible?
Anonymous asked: thank you for that thorough response you gave me on rob bell. i really appreciate it!! so in a sense, is he a bit like Joel Osteen where they pretty much distort the gospel? do you know if he believes Jesus is the only one true way to the Father? does he believe in an eternal hell?
Anonymous asked: Hello, what are your thoughts on Rob Bell?
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What do you call Santa's helpers?
SUBORDINATE CLAUSES.
Anonymous asked: It seems like you take everything way too seriously. I may be wrong, but that's just what it seems like.
Anonymous asked: "So, what I’m saying is… you just can’t judge a whole system of belief from one person who believed it and went wrong." lol yet you probably look down on Catholicism.
Anonymous asked: Are you a calvinist? Are they not the ones who believed the world was going to end last year?
Chapter 4 of Matt Chandler's "The Explicit Gospel" →
solideogloriaa:
Mmm. Can’t wait for the Explicit Gospel tour to hit Orlando!
“True gospel preaching always changes the heart. It either awakens it or hardens...”
– Chan Kilgore
ivebeenfoundworthy asked: Do you think the gift of healing still exists? Or do you think there is no specific gift of healing anymore but God still heals physically?
Anonymous asked: Do you think that a woman can be a good Christian and dress not so modestly. Because every once in a while ill wear shorts or skirts that aren't terribly short or anyrhing, they're average length for skirts/shorts. But I wear them because I think them and not to get the wrong kind of attention or anything. do you think this is still bad?
Faith is absolute and utter dependency on the only...
Anonymous asked: What if I masturbate just for the feeling of it? Like ... I know how to masturbate without letting thoughts of people in my head and I do it solely for the sensation. Is that wrong? We can do a lot of things to give us pleasure and satisfaction, right? Besides masturbating, we do things like being with friends (to fulfill social life), sleeping (to fulfill mentally), eating (to fulfill physically)...
Anonymous asked: Blake! What are your opinions on Israel? Do you think there's still a literal standing with Israel being God's chosen? They seem like a pretty blessed nation, and anyone who goes against them is generally accursed. But then again, the Old Testament just seems to be a shadow of the New. Anyway, Zechariah 12:10 really tripped me up last night. What's your take on it?
Anonymous asked: Do you believe that masturbation is absolutely wrong for everybody? Or do you believe that that is your opinion for you personally?
Anonymous asked: My boyfriend, before knowing Jesus, had a problem with porn. Now that he's a Christian, it's something he hates but still is constantly fighting against. We don't talk about it in too much detail because I'm not a guy, but I know it's something that he really struggles with yet hates with a passion. And I know it's not a hit directly against me.. but it still really...
“I am not a strong Christian. Just a weak Christian with a strong God.”
– Dr. Bruce Frank
Anonymous asked: *stupid question, sorry* but when do we get baptized with the holy spirit? Is that when we're saved or down the road? I asked for the HOlsy spirit to come into me but I cna't speak tungs. HUGE problem. but perhaps it will happen later?
Anonymous asked: I have been a christian since i was born, i gave my heart to Jesus. But recently i have been going through a problem of masturbation. I feel so bad for doing it, and i pray every night so that one day i'll stop for doing so..what's your advice for me?
Anonymous asked: what does that thing about rick astley mean?
Anonymous asked: What are some good tumblrs to follow? I'm looking for some reformed theology ones (besides yours) and some catholic ones. What would you suggest?
“If grace has really changed our hearts, we don’t ultimately care if life goes...”
– Dr. Tim Keller
Praise God.
Anonymous asked: So I'm a Christian but now I want to be Calvinist. How do I convert ?
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Considering the Church in Your Relationship
Tonight I talked on “considering the Church” in your relationship. How do you consider the Church when you date? And remember, this was directed toward high school kids. So it’s not the deepest thing ever. But still very practical, and something that people of all ages may be able to benefit from. I’ve had people ask for my notes, so here they are! If you want to read it,...
I'm speaking at my youth group tonight!
I’m talking about dating, and how it relates with unity in the Church.
Pray for me as I talk to these high schoolers!
Thank you all!
Anonymous asked: Blake, you are great. (: You are my favorite male Christian theology blog. You answer with love. A lot of Christian guys on here like you are so rude, but you aren't. Thanks. (:
breanna-lynn:
There’s something still and quiet about peace, the way it settles inside your heart like a sigh, yet fills you to the depths. Vast as an ocean; it calms the tempest, it soothes your soul.
And love, love is sometimes like a gentle summer breeze. Like a whisper in your ear, or brush across your face; ever gentle, never forceful. You can close your eyes and still feel it, the...
Anonymous asked: I'm a little confused about some things. I've found your blog and some other Christian blogs that I think are really awesome and full of knowledge, but I'm Catholic and I'm shocked to see there's a negative outlook on Catholics between the blogs! Why is this? I've been studying different things and I don't understand what in Catholicism you disagree with. We...
everydayhis asked: What do you think about tThe Message Bible?
Anonymous asked: Hi Blake! I would just like to say thank you! Through your blog, God has instilled in me a new need to really study and take in as much of Him as i possibly can. I have been really delving into the word on my own and it's been great, but I want to go even deeper. How can I do that? I want to know the history of theology and be able to translate confusing words into Greek. So basically what...
Anonymous asked: Why is there incest in the beginning of the bible and how come Abraham got to remarry after Sarah died? I thought these things were both sins? :)
WatchReblogging this for its epicness. You could really do this for an hour.
Anonymous asked: Do you think it's sinful to put yourself in bad situations? for example, if you go to a party do you think it's a sin if there might be drunk people who will rape you? like, if you're raped is it technically deserved because you put yoruself in the situation taht people might be intoxicated and therefore they might not be able to make good decisions and raping you would be your...
Anonymous asked: Do you have a couple of bible verses on how to deal with heartbreak, and maybe even depression or suicide?
Anonymous asked: I'm not trying to start a theological debate. I come before you in humility, but this has been itching my soul for a long while. How do Arminians explain Romans 8? Or Romans 3? Or any verse that mentions God's elect? God's chosen? thank you.
Anonymous asked: I'm addicted to porn and all that comes with it. I hate doing it. Honestly, I feel disgusting. I've been a Christian for almost a year now. This addiction creeped it's way back in and now I can't stop. I pray and beg for forgiveness every time I do it, but I just can't resist the temptations. Any advice?
tannercoleman asked: What do you think about the 'once saved, always saved' concept in regards to when it's used to justify wrongdoings by someone who says they were saved in the past.