Thinking Fellows interview: Eternal Subordination of the Son controversy

http://www.thinkingfellows.com/blog/2016/8/4/episode-28-eternal-subordination-of-the-son

This week the Thinking Fellows are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and her son Joel Fitzpatrick to talk about a controversy revolving around the idea of the eternal subordination of the Son. The Fellows aren’t here to join the fight but instead talk about the misapplication of the Trinity happening within the controversy. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the Fellows cover this special listener requested show.

Crossway Reverses Decision to Make ESV Bible Text Permanent

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September 28, 2016
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Crossway Reverses Decision to Make ESV Bible Text Permanent

Amid much public debate, publisher says strategy for a ‘stable’ Bible was a ‘mistake.’
Jeremy Weber

[ posted 9/28/2016 ]

Crossway Reverses Decision to Make ESV Bible Text Permanent

The publisher of the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible has reversed its controversial decision to finalize the text after tweaking 29 verses.

“We have become convinced that this decision was a mistake,” stated Crossway president and CEO Lane Dennis in an announcement released today. “We apologize for this and for any concern this has caused for readers of the ESV, and we want to explain what we now believe to be the way forward. Our desire, above all, is to do what is right before the Lord.”

“Good for the ESV,” tweeted Scot McKnight, who had criticized the decision to make the text permanent.

Toward a Better Reading: Reflections on the Permanent Changes to the Text of Genesis 3:16 in the ESV – by Wendy Alsup and Hannah Anderson — A Cry For Justice

Wendy Alsup and Hannah Anderson have started a series on the ESV change to Genesis 3:16. Here is Part 1: Toward a Better Reading: Reflections on the Permanent Changes to the Text of Genesis 3:16 in the ESV. It is top notch. We encourage readers to follow Wendy and Hannah’ series. Here is an excerpt: The point here […]

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Jonathan Leeman: Parsing Words and Deleting Comments (Guest Post by Todd Wilhelm) — [This is about my ex-church Grace Bible Fellowship of Silicon Valley]

Why are comments disappearing under posts on the 9Marks website?

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9/26/16. Note: This is about my former church Grace Bible Fellowship of Silicon Valley and the authoritarian 9 Marks practices that they follow.  I wrote a 1-star review on Amazon about Mark Dever’s 9 Marks of a Healthy Church and described the implementation of the recommended practices as being “like the Salem Witch Trials”. I stand by every word.  Jonthan Leeman at 9 Marks wrote an article about my 1-star Amazon review. More than 30 comments were made to the article, logical and critical of the 9 Marks system overall. Todd Wilhlem, in United Arab Emirates (an American who works/lives there and had dealings with an abusive 9 Marks church as well) wrote about the article. 9 Marks subsequently scrubbed the internet of all comments which a webmaster had to retrieve. Todd Wilhelm’s latest article is about the scrubbing of the internet by 9 Marks and of comments. There is no adult discourse, or so it seems, with 9 Marks. If their ideas will “float” (i.e. are viable) why do they shut down critiques?  – Velour/MtnShepherdess

How Abusers Camouflage Their Attacks – an analogy that cyclists will identify with — A Cry For Justice

You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit. (Psalms 50:19) A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin. (Proverbs 26:28) Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy. (Proverbs 27:6) I have been riding my bicycle for exercise the last […]

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‘It was miraculous’: Couple help people recover from abusive groups

The Rev. Bob and Judy Parsons have dedicated themselves to helping former cult members retake their lives.“The residents know for real that we care about them and are willing to hang in there with them,” Judy said. “Most of them have been physically and sexually abused.”Since 2002, the couple have operated MeadowHaven, a facility in Lakeville that is a refuge for former members of abusive groups. Residents are given a chance to rest, heal and grow.“These

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