Does the Bible have Error?

[In regard to] the Bible, can you define the difference between ‘inerrancy’ and ‘infallibility’? Where do you stand on the issue?

My stance on this issue to basically summed up in a quote from Robert Reymond (a Reformed Presbyterian theologian):

“By ‘inerrancy’ we intend essentially the same thing as ‘infallibility,’ namely that the Bible does not err in any of it’s affirmations, whether those affirmations be in the spheres of spiritual realities or morals, history of science, and is therefore incapable of teaching error. Because the Bible is God’s Word, its assertions are as true as if God spoke to man today directly from heaven.”

According to some theologians, there are some subtle differences between these two characteristics, but essentially, I agree with the quote above.

Jesus the only way?

How do I respond to a friend who is a devout Muslim, Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness ([who] prays to God and has experienced God in their life) when they ask me if I believe that Christianity is the only way?

We believe that Jesus, as he is revealed in the Scriptures, is the only way because he is the only one God has sent to do two crucial things: to reveal God, and to save sinners through the cross and resurrection. These other religions have a ‘Jesus figure’, but it is not the Jesus of the Scriptures. None of the three religions you mentioned believe that Jesus is the one true God, and none believe that the cross of Jesus is the only hope for humanity. All three of these religions are about trying to reach God through religious works and Christianity is about God reaching humans through Jesus’ works. All three of these religions can be summed up in one word: “Do”—not very hopeful. The Christian gospel can be summed up in one word: “Done”—this is the hope of the world.

Addition to last blog

I forgot to mention
Sojourn Community Church, Daniel Montgomery
Awsome Jesus centered preaching.

Favorite Podcasts

Someone in the community asked me if I would post a blog with my favorite Podcasts to listen to. Type any of these names into the iTunes search and you’re sure to find quality stuff. Here are my recommendations…

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Churches with Podcasts similar to Living Stones:

Mars Hill Seattle: Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll is a great preacher. He’s humorous, has a dedication to the Truth of the Scriptures and usually teaches books of the Bible. (Video and audio podcast.)

The Village Church: Matt Chandler
Matt is a fantastic preacher; he is authentic, humorous, and usually teaches books of the Bible.

Mosaic: Erwin McManus
Erwin focuses on topical preaching; he has great insights from Scripture and is an inspiring speaker and leader. (Video and Audio Podcast)

Floodcast: Matt Hammett
Matt is who to turn to for great, down-to-earth Bible teaching. (Matt taught at the LS Winter Retreat two weeks ago.)

Imago Dei: Rick McKinley
Kingdom-minded, Social Justice oriented preaching.

Northpoint Ministries: Andy Stanley
Andy is one of the best teachers I have ever heard. His insights on leadership are both accessible and inspiring.

Old School Guys with Great Theological Content:

Desiring God: John Piper
For theological preaching with passion, John Piper is the best.

Let My People Think: Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias has been at the forefront of apologetics and philosophy for decades.

Capital Hill Baptist Church: Mark Dever
For “verse-by-verse”, exegetical teaching, this is a good place to turn.

Cultural Commentary

The Albert Mohler radio program

White Horse Inn

The Veritas Forum
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With these Podcasts—as with any teaching—there are bound to be theological disagreements and other issues, but each of these teachers have a lot of valuable things to say about the Christian Life.

I have not forgotten the blog

I have been out of town. I will be back to blogging next week.