Category Archives: Practical Theology

Gives attention to those matters of ecclesiology and biblical counseling.

The Problems with the Pope’s Authority and the Inadequacy of the Protestant Response

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Recently a friend of mine asked my opinion about a written conversation he had with a Roman Catholic convert. In the conversation the convert explained that, for him, the most convincing point of Roman Catholic doctrine was the doctrine of … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Church History, Confession and Absolution, Ecclesiology, Evangelicalism, Evangelicals, Exegesis, Martin Luther, New Testament Exegesis, Reformed, Theology | 7 Comments

There’s Humor in Theology 23

Posted on February 4, 2008 by

Once again Luther proves to be an abundant supply of theological humor. This advice is similar to what he said on other occasions (See “There’s Humor in Theology 5“). Seek out the society of your boon companions, drink, play, talk … Continue reading →

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Absolution and the Necessity of the Church

Posted on July 27, 2007 by

To most Protestants the Lutheran practice of public confession and absolution is either considered weird, unbiblical, too Catholic, or dangerous (or perhaps a combination of the above), but as I’ve asked various Lutheran pastors about the purpose of confession and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiology, Lutheranism, Practical Theology | 3 Comments

Sleeper on the Gospel

Posted on November 6, 2006 by

If you have heard of William True Sleeper before this post, please raise your hand (well not really . There is no Internet picture of Sleeper, which shows his unpopularity. Perhaps some may have heard of him through Indelible Grace, … Continue reading →

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Newton on Inward Trials

Posted on October 19, 2006 by

For a while and more recently, I have been thinking about John Newton’s hymn, “I asked the Lord that I might Grow.” Most people know Newton for his hymn, “Amazing Grace,” but few people have ever heard of this hymn. … Continue reading →

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Cowper on Providence and the Christian Life

Posted on October 6, 2006 by

Chaos and Old Night is known for its high-octane biblical/theological and philosophical content and its more funny side with “Humor in Theology,” but lately, I have been thinking about the place of reflection and the role of edificatory literature in … Continue reading →

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Got Saved?????????

Posted on September 18, 2006 by

[This week's post was written by guest blogger Kevin Regal. Some of you may recognize him better as a frequent contributor to Chaos and Old Night under the handle "KWR" or "O Felix Culpa".] Every subculture eventually develops a vocabulary that is distinctive to itself.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Theology, Theology | 11 Comments