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I have been called a Pharisee more times than I can remember. It goes with the territory. I host a conservative Christian radio talk show. I publicly defend the teachings and practices of the historic Church. I also publicly point out false teaching and practices in the Church today. For these reasons alone, some believe that I deserve to be called a Pharisee. But I'm not alone. Today, the label "Pharisee" is applied to many Christians just like me - perhaps you're one of them. We are Christians who cherish God's Word, the Church's historic Creeds, confessions and practices. When...

In a post here on July 16 we mentioned an essay by Gene Edward Veith, titled "Liberal Conservatives", which in turn mentions an article by Todd Wilken titled "Bible-Believing Liberals". I had not been able to find this specific essay by Wilken, but somehow it has turned up on another blog, that of Rev. Paul McCain--who like Wilken is a Lutheran. If you would like to read Wilken's essay, this is it: Bible-Believing Liberals by Todd Wilken This is a very good essay that deals quite well with assertions such as "The church must change or die." (Interestingly, it features...

A commenter, "Phred," on a post below referred to a response to The Purpose-Driven Life, called "The Fad-Driven Church." Not being familiar with this, I did a search via Google and came up with this essay by Todd Wilken, who I gather is writing from a conservative Lutheran prespective. I have to say that Mr. Wilken makes some good points about "fads" in the Church:The Church has something better than any fad. The time has come. Ears are itching. Ears are turning. The Church must take up Paul's charge. Now more than ever the Church must preach the Word and...