Monthly Archives: May 2006

American Vision’s Worldview Conference

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Uri Brito

I have returned two days ago from a marvelous conference. We had four days of fascinating lectures ranging from creation/evolution talks to constitutional hermeneutics (Herb Titus). The most intriguing and encouraging element of the conference was to see such a … Continue reading →

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Quote, Flavius Josephus on AD 70

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Uri Brito

…the war which the Jews made with the Romans hath been the greatest of all those, not only that have been in our times, but, in a manner, of those that ever were heard of; both of those wherein cities … Continue reading →

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Traveling to Brazil in a week…

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Uri Brito

My wife and I will be going to Brazil in one week. We will be primarily visiting family, but I have been invited to speak a couple of times in a Baptist church in the northern part of the country. … Continue reading →

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Heading to Georgia…

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Uri Brito

In two days I will be attending the Worldview Super Conference.

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Baptism 101 by Alastair

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Uri Brito

If we wish to understand the meaning of Christian Baptism we will do well to start with a study of its predecessors. The error that many Christians have made is that of studying Christian Baptism as if it were some … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the Sabbath

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Uri Brito

Gracious Lord, by your Spirit you have united us to yourself. Grant that your people may rejoice this day in your presence. Be with us and be pleased with our worship. Amen.

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A New Partial-Preterist Commentary

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Uri Brito

The partial-preterist view of eschatology is exploding across denominational lines. From the Southern Baptists and Presbyterians to the Church of Christ and the Wesleyans. American Vision is pleased to introduce this new partial-preterist/ victorious commentary on the book of Revelation … Continue reading →

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Federal Vision: Within the Bounds of Orthodoxy?

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Uri Brito

I am looking forward reading this paper endorsed by two of my favorite PCA ministers, John Frame and Steve Wilkins. “I have read the article, and my judgment is that it is a wonderful piece. It is by far the … Continue reading →

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A Critique of Atheism: A Case Against Atheism Part 6

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Uri Brito

Smith’s purpose statement is clear: “It is my purpose…to demonstrate that the belief in god is irrational to the point of absurdity; and that this irrationality, when manifested in specific religions such as Christianity, is extremely harmful” (xi). George Smith … Continue reading →

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Silent Confession

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Uri Brito

This past Sunday, after our corporate confession, the liturgist directed us to a time of silent confession. I sat and wondered and wondered, but little did I confess. What has happened to me that silence is a hindrance to my … Continue reading →

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Presbyterians and Presbyterians Together

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Uri Brito

If you are a Presbyterian committed to the catholicity of the church read here.

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Wright on Romans

Posted on May 10, 2006 by Uri Brito

I have thoroughly enjoyed Wright’s commentary on Romans. However, at times I cannot but help to see a conspicuous denial of the Reformed doctrine of predestination. At least, it appears that because of his Israel motif he cannot see the … Continue reading →

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Quote, Press the Antithesis

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Uri Brito

The antithesis between followers of God and followers of Satan is sovereignly inflicted as God’s judicial curse. This enmity is not only social but also intellectual in nature, and, therefore, to ignore it in our apologetic is to compromise the … Continue reading →

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Velvet Elvis Embraced and Critiqued Part 3

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Uri Brito

Movement Three begins with a host of illustrations that unveil this idea of aweness: to be in awe of something is to be struck by its wonder from surfing Trestles (072) to putting his arms around a man who now … Continue reading →

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