What Does It Mean for the Son to Be Begotten of the Father?

My last post addressed the question on why Jesus is called the only begotten (monogeneis) Son of God. I addressed the problem of mistaking only begotten for being created or made. Rather, only begotten refers to Jesus’ unique status as the Word become flesh — the incarnate deity. But I thought it best to offer … Continue reading What Does It Mean for the Son to Be Begotten of the Father?

GLENN BECK AND COLLECTIVE SALVATION?

Glenn Beck is a popular author, media personality on the FOX News Channel, brainchild of the 9/12 Project,1 and a devout Mormon. In an interview with Deseret News, Beck stated, “I presently serve as a ward missionary, elder’s quorum teacher and serve with my wife in the stake’s addiction-recovery program.”2 Beck’s views on faith and … Continue reading GLENN BECK AND COLLECTIVE SALVATION?

Some Thoughts on a Mormon-Evangelical Dialogue

Recently someone sent me a link to a blog, wherein the blogger had interviewed various Christian leaders on the subject of approaching Mormons. He found the common denominator between each interviewee was the fact they identified their activity as “dialogue.” He then asserted: The great thing about the term “dialogue” is that it implies a … Continue reading Some Thoughts on a Mormon-Evangelical Dialogue