1998

THINKMAIL #1 - MARCH 5, 1998 - The importance of critical thinking skills for believers; The function of the local church; A designed eco-system?; Clark Pinnock; Truth in non-christian religions?; C.S. Lewis banned in Texas?!?; President Clinton - to bash or to pray?; Reviewing Philip Hughes' The True Image, W.R. Bird's The Origin of Species Revisited, and Roger Beckwith's The Old Testament Canon of the New Testament Church; Comments on Genesis 3:15 and the salvation of Adam.

THINKMAIL #2 - MARCH 20, 1998 - On taking the inspired phrases of Scripture seriously and abortion; The movie In and Out and homosexual propaganda; Christians who hate; Jim Baker and Jimmy Swaggert - then and now; Why I liked the movie Mad City; Reviewing Millard J. Erickson's The Word Became Flesh - A Contemporary Incarnational Christology; Comments on 1 Timothy 3:16 and the Deity of Christ.

THINKMAIL #3 - APRIL 5, 1998 - On the Church of the Nazarene and the doctrine of sanctification; Alcoholic beverages, "rules," and the Christian; My father's restoration to a fulfilling life by God's grace; Jesus Christ the "Firstfruits" of our glorification; A review of Michael G. Moriarty's The New Charismatics; Comments on 1 Corinthians 15:17 and the necessity of Christ's resurrection.

THINKMAIL #4 - APRIL 20, 1998 - Memorization of Scripture as "the forgotten key to sanctification"; On paganism, ethnicity, Christianity, and unity; An idea for the American Government concerning "race"; Reviewing Edward Fudge's The Fire That Consumes; Comments on Revelation 5:9-10 and the unity of all mankind before God.

THINKMAIL #5 - MAY 5, 1998 - True revival seen in the move toward truth of groups of ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, Reformers within the Church of Christ, and the Worldwide Church of God; Reviewing Luther Sunderland's Darwin's Enigma; comments on James 1:19-20 and human anger.

THINKMAIL #6 - MAY 20, 1998 - The questionable fund-raising tactics of the JESUS Film Project; India and "the bomb"; Reviewing Dave Hunt's The Cult Explosion; Comments on Matthew 11:30, salvation by grace, and "resting" in Christ.

THINKMAIL #7 - JUNE 5, 1998 - Marilyn Agee and other "rapture date" guessers; Mars rock update; "Billy doll" auction; Reviewing Floyd Jones' Chronology of the Old Testament; Comments on Matthew 24:36 and other passages relating to the date of the Second Coming.

THINKMAIL #8 - JUNE 20, 1998 - Hatred and murder in Jasper, Texas; Some recent answers to prayer despite lack of faith; Mark Twain not unique; Wild animals a result of the effects of the Fall on nature; Reviewing Cecil Hook's Free In Christ; Comments on Romans 8:22 and fallen creation.

THINKMAIL #9 - JULY 5, 1998 - Abusing the "word study" method of Bible interpretation; Are we drinking the "pure water" of God's Word?; Brief admonition in lieu of a book review; Comments on Psalm 119:18 and God's grace in Bible study.

THINKMAIL #10 - JULY 20, 1998 - More on abusive word studies; Are we progressing as believers? - some thoughts and a short quiz; Observations on modern culture and the inevitable fact of death; Reviewing Winkie Pratney's The Nature & Character of God; Comments on Zechariah 12:8 and the Deity of Christ.

THINKMAIL #11 - AUGUST 5, 1998 - Thoughts on music and Christians; Reviewing Samples, Castro, Abanes, & Lyle's Prophets of the Apocalypse; Comments on Romans 8:28 and the story of Joseph.

THINKMAIL #12 - AUGUST 20, 1998 - Perspective on President Clinton's Public "Confession"; On Taking Christian Apologetics Too Far; Reviewing Michael Green's Who is This Jesus?; Comments on 2 Peter 3:9 in relation to election and Romans 9:22-23.

THINKMAIL #13 - SEPTEMBER 5, 1998 - An Alternative Perspective on the Y2K Problem; Identifying Mind-Control Groups through F.L.E.S.H.; reviewing Don Chittick's The Puzzle of Ancient Man; comments on Psalm 92:5 and God's incomprehensibility.

THINKMAIL #14 - SEPTEMBER 20, 1998 - "Eternal" vs. "Incarnational" Sonship; Jesus Christ was Truly Human; Reviewing Norman Geisler's Christian Apologetics; Comments on Proverbs 17:6, fatherless children, and true religion.

THINKMAIL #15 - OCTOBER 5, 1998 - God in Popular Media; Jesus Christ - the Center of All History; Reviewing James White's The King James Only Controversy; Comments on Matthew 19:17 and the Deity of Christ.

1999

THINKMAIL #16 - MAY 23, 1999 - The events in Littleton, CO. & the modern martyrdom of Christians; Hollywood's disdain for God and truth; Reviewing W. Bingham Hunter's The God Who Hears; Comments on Song of Solomon 1:4 and God's drawing.

THINKMAIL #17 - JUNE 28, 1999 - Concerning the title Theotokos ("Mother of God") and Nestorius; Concerning the idea of "essential" doctrines and salvation; A publication on conditional immortality now available; Reviewing C.S. Lewis' God in the Dock; Comments on the misuse and proper interpretation of Revelation 3:20.

THINKMAIL #18 - JULY 31, 1999 - Comments on the Kennedy-Bessette plane crash from a Biblical perspective by Tom Warner; The Urban Legends of Christendom; Reviewing Friesen & Maxson's Decision Making & the Will of God; Comments on 2 Peter 2:20-21, false prophets, and eternal security.

THINKMAIL #19 - AUGUST 21, 1999 - Shame (guilt over sin) & Forgetfulness; Death No Respecter of Persons (on "The Blessed Hope"); "This is How We Know" - apologetic prose by the krying muse; Reviewing Dave Hunt's Whatever Happened to Heaven?; Comments on the "hope" of Jesus in Acts 2:26-27.

THINKMAIL #20 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 - Of Families & Our First Love (Wedgewood Baptist, martyrdom, and loving Christ first); John MacArthur & the Sonship of Christ; Mark McNeil reviews Ralph Woodrow's The Babylon Connection?; Comments on John 10:17-18, answering the question "Who killed Jesus?"

THINKMAIL #21 - NOVEMBER 2, 1999 - Apostate Religion (false prophets in the Church today); Obeying God Rather Than Men (Philip Veitch, the censored chaplain); Reviewing Steve Camp's album, Abandoned to God; Comments on 1 Corinthians 3:17 in its proper context.

THINKMAIL #22 - NOVEMBER 30, 1999 - Of Primary & Secondary Matters (of doctrine); Jacob's Ladder - from guest David Roper; Quotation Worth Consideration (Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity); Reviews of four free Christian newsletters with sources; Comments on John 20:11-12, the mercy seat, and propitiation.

THINKMAIL #23 - DECEMBER 23, 1999 - Confessions of a Former Christmas Hater; I Wanna' Be Like Santa Claus!; Brief Y2K Update; Reviewing Paul Maier's The Very First Christmas; Comments on Luke 2:11 and the birth of Christ.

2000

THINKMAIL #24 - FEBRUARY 3, 2000 - Post Y2K Observations; Are You Falling All Over the Dancefloor?; Quotation Worth Consideration (Stanley Hauerwas); Guest Vanessa Francis reviews Joshua Harris' I Kissed Dating Goodbye; Comments on Matthew 12:36-37 and sins of the tongue.

THINKMAIL #25 - MARCH 2, 2000 - Evangelism Tip (from Mike Turner); "Hate Crimes" - Enough is Enough (by Dan Betzer); Quotation Worth Consideration (C.H. Spurgeon); Reviewing Pinnock & co.'s The Openness of God; Comments on John 7:24 and judging others.

THINKMAIL #26 - APRIL 20, 2000 - The Resurrection of Christ - the Centerpiece of Christianity; Reviewing Hank Hanegraaff's Resurrection and the late John Wenham's Easter Enigma; Comments on Matthew 12:39-40 and the timing of the crucifixion (Wednesday, Thursday, or the traditional Friday?).

THINKMAIL #27 - MAY 30, 2000 - God is not mocked ... But He is Merciful (a personal testimony to God's mercy in my life); Quotation Worth Consideration (C.H. Spurgeon); Reviewing Ralph Woodrow's Reckless Rumors, Misinformation, Doomsday Delusions; Comments on James 1:17 in the context of our trials and suffering.

THINKMAIL #28 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 - Concerning Loyalty to Scripture (& the Lack Thereof); Quotation Worth Consideration (John Stott); Reviewing R.C. Sproul's Knowing Scripture; Comments on Acts 17:10-11 and being open to the truths of Scripture.

THINKMAIL #29 - DECEMBER 23, 2000 - Christmas Evangelism; The Neglected Truth About Baby Jesus; Quotation Worth Consideration (Steve Brown); Comments on Micah 5:2 and the significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus.

2001

THINKMAIL #30 - APRIL 15, 2001 - The Resurrection of the Historical Jesus; Moments In Life #1 (by Sue Donahoe); Poem & Commentary on John 11:35 from Pastor Tom Warner.

THINKMAIL #31 - AUGUST 19, 2001 - The Critics of Jabez; "Left Behind" ... This is Getting Ridiculous; Quotation Worth Consideration (Thomas Fuller); Reviewing Colson & Pearcey's How Now Shall We Live? and Hanegraaff's The Prayer of Jesus; Comments on the presence of geneaologies in scripture.

THINKMAIL #32 - NOVEMBER 6, 2001 - America - Past & Future; God Bless America? - Pray for Your Enemies!; Relevant Quotations Past & Present; Muslims, Islam & America's Multicultural Madness; The Battle (by guest Sue Donahoe); Comments on Matthew 24:6-8 and the September 11 Tragedy.

THINKMAIL #33 - DECEMBER 24, 2001 - The Christmas Virgin; Why Christmas is God's Answer to "the Problem of Evil"; Quotation Worth Consideration (Martin Luther on the Virgin Mary); A Reminder to Pray for Your Enemies; Reviewing Winfried Corduan's No Doubt About It: The Case for Christianity.

2002

THINKMAIL #34 - AUGUST 5, 2002 - God's Pattern for Church Growth (1 of 2); Quotation Worth Consideration (John Piper); Reviewing Francis Schaeffer's The Church at the End of the 20th Century; Comments on 1 John 5:13 and the biblical basis for assurance.

THINKMAIL #35 - DECEMBER 24, 2002 - Silent Night? All is Calm?; Church Growth - Not All Bad! (2 of 2); Quotation Worth Consideration (Keith Drury on Church Growth methodology); Merry Christmas! Quotes.


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