Archive for ‘December, 2008’

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Dec29

Can a True Christian Deny the Virgin Birth?

by Scott Chafee on December 29th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Posted In: Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Discipleship, Faith, Reason, Religion, Teaching

While I never have claimed to be a theologian, I read Al Mohler’s scholarly article on this topic and he summarizes and illustrates the issue: Can a true Christian deny the virgin birth? The answer to that question must be a decisive No. Those who deny the virgin birth reject the authority of Scripture, deny […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec22

The Rest of the Christmas Story

by Scott Chafee on December 22nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Discipleship, Faith, Teaching

Imagine that all your dreams come true, and they would if you could only get that big break. But what happens if you get that break? Life comes with trade-offs. Fame steals your privacy. Power and position can rob you of real friends. That promotion with more income and responsibility can erode spending time with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec22

Nativity Mythbusters

by Scott Chafee on December 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Faith, Teaching

This past Sunday we looked at the census, the announcement to the shepherds and the young couple’s experience at the nativity in Bethlehem. The focus was on the popular image that we have of the nativity, and how Christmas cards influence our understanding of the birth event more than our knowledge of the realities of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec18

Christian Theology According to Horton

by Scott Chafee on December 18th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Faith, Movies, Teaching, Theology

It takes me a while before I see most movies; I generally wait for them to come out on DVD! I saw Horton Hears a Who this past week and needed to share my theological insights that I see in the movie. Bottom line for me, it’s about being faithful to your beliefs. This is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

Are You Listening to God Firsthand?

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Churchmanship, Discipleship, Faith, Men of Steel, Teaching

Can you identify with this situation? Let’s listen in on a brief conversation between Bob and Bill during lunch last Tuesday:    Bob: I just don’t get it. I listen to the same sermon you do each week but I don’t seem to be growing. Bill: If you only had a weekly, 30-minute conversation with your […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

When Life Goes Unscripted

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life Search, Men of Steel, Teaching

In my Bible study class at King’s Grant we are taking a fresh look at the life of Mary. Not a very manly thing to do but the life lessons are very relevant. The first session looked at the topic of “unexpected,” which was certainly what happened to Mary when the angel visited her. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

The Origin of Santa Claus

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Posted In: Christianity, Christmas, Information, Parenting

The model for Santa Claus was a fourth-century Christian bishop named Saint Nicholas. Little is known about the real Nicholas, except that he was probably the bishop of Lycia. In the Middle Ages, when it became popular to venerate saints, legends about Nicholas began to flourish. One said he had given three bags of gold […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

What Child is This?

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Reason, Religion, Teaching

At this time of year, it is a good question to ask, “What child is this?” Some say He was just a good teacher, but good teachers don’t claim to be God. Some say He was merely a good example, but good examples don’t mingle with prostitutes and sinners. Some say He was a madman, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

Did the Christmas Angels Sing?

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Discipleship, Faith, Information, Reason, Religion, Teaching

One of the most popular Christmas carols of all time is “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Did you know Scripture does not say the angels sang? When they appeared to the shepherds, they were speaking, not singing. In fact, there are only two times in Scripture where the angels are found singing. One is in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec17

The Turning Point in History

by Scott Chafee on December 17th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Posted In: Bible, Christianity, Christmas, Discipleship, Faith, Information, Life Search, Reason

The birth of Jesus Christ, next to His crucifixion, was the most momentous event in the history of the world. It became the focal point of all history. Everything before Christ looked forward to His birth, and everything since then looks back at Him. It was such a crucial event that now all the world […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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