Josh, why are you doing this? Friends and detractors alike have asked me this same question over the last few weeks. Why enter the decades-old debate regarding KJV-Onlyism? Why go public with my views rather than keeping them to myself and my church? It’s because I want to stay in unity and fellowship with my brothers who use the KJV, but some of them have … Continue reading A Bible for the Plow Boy
There has not been a theological discussion in my life that has caused more division, confusion, and frustration than that of the Bible Version Debate. Addressing this issue will likely not gain me many friends. In fact, I fully expect to lose friendships (and gain new enemies) by following the Lord’s leading into this subject matter.1 Then why broach this subject at all? I propose … Continue reading Are We Ready? A question for those who love the KJV
Idea Day was simply a day to share ideas. But over the last few years it has grown into more. Regional Idea Days, The Idea Day Summits, Idea Nights, The Idea Talks Podcast, and the upcoming Idea Day Mentorship Program have reminded us that God is doing something big here, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Over the last 2 years I’ve had several … Continue reading Idea Day Confession of Faith
Worldliness in the Church Everybody is welcome in the church! However, there is one thing we cannot abide in the church – worldliness. Though nearly everyone agrees with this sentiment, there is a major disagreement as to what worldliness actually is. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is … Continue reading Worldliness in the Church
One day Jesus was busy ministering unto the multitudes when a demon-possessed man was brought to him. The man was bound by the demon so tightly that he could neither see nor speak. But the moment he met Jesus Christ he was healed of his infirmities and freed from the demon’s control. The crowd was amazed and began to connect Jesus to the Messiah figure … Continue reading Why Does Unity Matter?
Six Degrees of Separation (and the rapid crumbling of the IFB) Years ago an actor named Kevin Bacon was so ubiquitous that we had a cultural moment with a game called The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Basically, the game works like this. Anyone in Hollywood could be connected to Kevin Bacon by simply looking at his extensive filmography, identifying a costar who happened … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation
So. Heather and I have started a brand-new podcast and we want to get your feedback. What is it? A few months ago, I started looking for a podcast I could recommend to new Christians and new members of our church. I wanted something that taught theology at an entry level position. Something that could take the deep truths of scripture and bring them to … Continue reading The Bible Talks with Josh & Heather
So, how did the Bible get made? From where did it come? I heard a comedian once say, “Christians are so funny. They believe that God wrote a book, threw it from heaven and somebody found it in a field.” Not only is this inaccurate and insulting, it’s also a bit naïve. As Christians we believe that God moved holy men to write specific things … Continue reading How We Got Our Bible
