Biblical Principles for Social Media
It is no revelation that social media are dominant forms of communication in this digital age, but the stats are breathtaking. A remarkable 78% of 18-24 year olds in the U.S. use Snapchat, and 94% of that age demographic are regular YouTube users, while 71% use...
Why Biblical Foundations for Education Still Matter
WHY BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR EDUCATION STILL MATTER INTRODUCTION Mark Twain once famously said, “I never let schooling interfere with my education.” He also added that, “In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice, then he made the school board.”...
On My Departure From Calvary University
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Calvary University, Today my service as president of Calvary University has come to a conclusion. The transition was not necessitated by any moral, doctrinal, ethical, or legal issue. While it was not my choice (I would never willingly...
“The most effective leadership, management, and efficiency models share traits common with each other, and traits that are ultimately traceable to the pages of the Bible. While these models are often not intentionally rooted in Biblical concepts by those that promote the models, the models illustrate how applying Biblical principles can set a trajectory of success in enterprise and in life. Led By a Lion is designed to introduce some of these leadership, management, and efficiency models, but goes a step further in identifying the Biblical genesis of many of the core traits that fuel the success of these models.”
Durable Agility: Necessary Adaptivity of Organizational Leadership in Light of COVID-19
What will things look like when the pandemic has run its course? While we do not yet know exactly where we are in the lifecycle of this particular crisis, COVID-19 has already proven to be a catalyst for global change. The timeless principles of what is important...
Psychology and Counseling as Disciplines Born from the Biblical Worldview
Distinctiveness of this Approach: Psychology and Counseling as Disciplines Born from the Biblical Worldview is a paper presented to the 2020 Christian Leaders' Conference at Calvary University on February 17, 2020. The downloadable PDF file is below. [gview...
Deconstructing Psychology
Deconstructing Psychology is a paper presented to the 2020 Christian Leaders' Conference at Calvary University on February 17, 2020. The downloadable PDF file is below.
“This approach has the advantage of seeking to view all knowledge through the lens of Scripture, and to subject all knowledge to the authority of Scripture. It encourages science and research within the field of psychology. It offers a Biblical balance of description and prescription. Of course, if the Bible is unreliable, then the refractive power of Scripture is distortive rather than corrective, but the epistemological premise of this approach is that God’s word is authoritative and sufficient for our understanding, for our equipping, and for our practice. There are many extra-biblical resources that we can employ, but in seeking out how and when to do that, we mustn’t lose sight of the one reliable constant that God has provided for us – the Bible.” –Chapter 9
Introduction to Issues in Church History (Slides)
During the past 2000 years, there have been a number of foundational issues impacting the trajectory of the church. Eight of those issues are considered here from a Biblical perspective. Download the full presentation here: [gview...
Guest Article: “A Voice for the Unheard” – Cara Cone
"A Voice for the Unheard" by Cara Cone Love of a mother abandoned! Deceived. A life no chance to live. No voice, no life, no liberty! How can one pursue happiness when Feeble life is crushed. Indeed, the infant life suppressed, Destroyed, unmourned, unwanted, unloved....
Book Announcement (Paperback and Kindle) – The Sofa Rule: A Biblical Approach to God’s Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
From Exegetica Publishing and Dr. Christopher Cone, The Sofa Rule , an Amazon #1 Hot New Release Best Seller in its category, proposes Biblical Resolutions to seeming paradoxes considered historically by Calvinism, Arminianism, the problem of evil, open theism, and...
“The Green Tree is an exceptional work…provides a vital tool for every Bible interpreter…Just as the root system is the foundation of a tree and directly impacts the health of a tree, hermeneutic method is at the root of one’s worldview. This illustration demonstrates that the hermeneutic method that an interpreter of the Bible employs will significantly affect the outcome. The tree will either be healthy, or it will not be healthy…The authors provide a unique examination of Revelation, Genesis, and Job that demonstrates that the LGH hermeneutic is derived from within Scripture, something that other hermeneutical methods fail to demonstrate. This is perhaps the most crucial principle demonstrated in The Green Tree, and it effectively demonstrates that the LGH hermeneutic is also the Biblical hermeneutic.” – Andrew Friend (Amazon Review)
Kingdom Through Culture: The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and its Cultural Appeal, Part 2
Seven Implications for Consideration 1. The Bible Plus View of Revelation – employing the Catholic understanding of Revelation, the NAR has departed from the progress of the Protestant Reformation, favoring the RCC’s Bible Plus Tradition approach. Much of...
Kingdom Through Culture: The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and its Cultural Appeal, Part 1
Introduction Drawing popular scrutiny during the 2012 presidential election,[1] the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) embraces the largest non-Catholic segment of world Christianity. It is also the fastest growing segment, the only segment of Christianity currently...
Three Views on Same Sex Relationships
ADDRESSING LGBTQ: A BIBLICAL TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT FOR IDENTITY, SEX, AND SEXUALITY ABSTRACT Matthew Vines and others supporting the LGBTQ perspective have argued for a Moral Permissive View on sexual orientation. The argument has been two-tiered: (1) that the more...
Renovation Podcast Episode 19: Was I Born Gay?
Dr. Christopher Cone and John Oglesby explore practical aspects of the Christian life – wrestling with tough issues and talking about why the questions and answers are relevant. Cone and Oglesby challenge themselves and their listeners to enjoy the renovation process...
BI620 NT Overview: Gospels and Revelation (Slides)
These slides are designed to aid learners as they read and study the four Gospels and the Book of Revelation, providing some basic introductory material and outlines. [gview...
Answering LGBTQ: A Biblical Perspective of Identity, Gender, and Sexuality (Slides)
Answering LGBTQ: A Biblical Perspective of Identity, Gender, and Sexuality was presented to a forum at FBC in Ottowa, KS. The presentation was designed to help listeners think...
Educating and Communicating With the iGeneration (Slides)
This presentation was delivered to the Association of Christian Teachers and Christian School Regional Educators Convention, Grandview Christian School, Grandview, Missouri, November, 2, 2018. Educating and Communication with the iGeneration considers some Biblical...
Why Does Dispensationalism Matter? (Slides)
Dispensationalism is perceived as irrelevant, because dispensationalists have become inconsistent, and the distinctive method and message is often indiscernible. In this presentation (delivered to the IFCA Northern California Regional Conference near Sacramento, CA),...
Questions and Answers on “Why Women Are Awesome, and What They Should Do About It”
These are the #calvaryquestions questions and answers from the 10/15 Calvary University assembly presentation: https://twitter.com/PRobJordon/status/1051878384886788097 This is an excellent point, Rob – men must fulfill their responsibility to lead well in the home,...
Why Women Are Awesome, and What They Should Do About It (Slides)
This presentation discusses how God has designed women, her value, her ministries, and her responsibilities. As fellow heirs in Christ, and as created in the image of God, women are indeed incredible. Here is a Biblical perspective on the privilege and responsibility...