Michael Spencer
Michael Spencer (1956-2010) was the founder, the primary writer, and editor of Internet Monk, Jesus Shaped Spirituality, and the moderator of the Boar’s Head Tavern.
Internet Monk is consistently rated in the top twenty Christian blogs in the world.
All Content by Michael Spencer
The Kind of Apologetics Jesus Uses
There will always be Christians who will rightly and necessarily point out that we must present Christ and not ourselves. They will say that we are in danger of entwining law and gospel. I concur completely with the danger these watchmen see and find of great concern, but I would counter with a similar set of warnings against equally dangerous overreactions.
Discipleship Isn’t What You Think It Is
Discipleship is a constant concern among Christians; perhaps one of the largest concerns among Christian leaders. But ask typical church leaders how many intentional discipleship ministries they have that are not strictly classroom shaped. The answer likely will be awkward, with the standard confession that this is an area where “we need improvement.”
Why Calls for Discipleship Make Us Feel So Guilty
Why do so many calls for discipleship end up feeling like a form of manipulation, guilt-tripping, or legalism?
A Roundtable Discussion on Inerrancy
Michael Horton recently had an engaging e-mail conversation on inerrancy with Michael Spencer, the “Internet Monk,” and Donald Richmond, a presbyter and examining chaplain with the Reformed Episcopal Church. Here is what they had to say about this controversial topic. Horton: “The Bible, in its original autographs, is without error in all that it affirms.” […]
Lifestyle and Discipleship
I’m fascinated by the parts of the Bible that leave us to wonder what happened when the story is over. For example, how did the formerly demon-possessed man live after he moved out of the cemetery, gave up his chains, and returned to family and community? How did Lazarus live once he’d removed the wrappings? […]
