Having Two Legs: A Mighty Joy
In this episode of Having Two Legs, Pastor Toby exhorts the Christian to live joyfully in the love of the eternal God. Read the blog post here: https://www.tobyjsumpter.com/god-the-mighty-singer/
Having Two Legs: God of the Great Escape
In this episode of Having Two Legs, Pastor Toby exhorts the Christian to prayer, knowing that his sins are forgiven, and that God has loosed him from his chains. Read the blog post here: https://www.tobyjsumpter.com/god-of-the-great-escape/
Having Two Legs: White Boy Summer Heretics & The Reformed Autistic Bros on Full Preterism
In this episode of Having Two Legs, Pastor Toby responds to the backlash regarding the Gary DeMar Decacle. Read the blog here: https://www.tobyjsumpter.com/white-boy-summer-heretics-the-autistic-reformed-bros-on-full-preterism/
Having Two Legs: The Gary DeMar Debacle
In this episode of Having Two Legs, Pastor Toby Sumpter addresses the conversation surrounding Gary DeMar, presents his primary questions and concerns for Gary, and gives guidance on how to respond to those who dabble with such doctrines.
Having Two Legs: Tucker Carlson & A Case Study in Christian Nationalism & Theocratic Conservatism
Tucker Carlson & A Case Study in Christian Nationalism & Theocratic Conservatism Introduction One may wonder how the algorithmic gods of the medias mutter and chirp and old clips of Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro emerge from the ancient shadows, but be assured that they do and when they do, they provide one with […]
Having Two Legs: Real Communion
Real Communion The table of the Lord’s is a table of communion and fellowship. This is why we call it Communion. It is communion with God, and it is communion with God’s people. This is why Paul told the Corinthians that when they came together to eat this meal it was not really the […]
Having Two Legs: Theonomy & Classical Reformed Christian Nationalism: A Modest Proposal
Theonomy & Classical Reformed Christian Nationalism: A Modest Proposal Introduction The conversation swirling around Christian Nationalism, the classical liberal order, and how Christians ought to think about particular policy proposals continues apace. These issues are in play with the current push for “school choice” and Education Savings Accounts, and they are in play with […]
Having Two Legs: Tucker Carlson & A Case Study in Christian Nationalism & Theocratic Conservatism
Tucker Carlson & A Case Study in Christian Nationalism & Theocratic Conservatism Introduction One may wonder how the algorithmic gods of the medias mutter and chirp and old clips of Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro emerge from the ancient shadows, but be assured that they do and when they do, they provide one with […]
Having Two Legs: The Dignity of Guilt
The Dignity of Guilt One of the most loving and dignifying things God does for human beings is insist that they take responsibility for their sin. This is one of the fundamental meanings of the words of Christ: If anyone tries to save his life, he will lose it, but if he loses it for […]
Having Two Legs: The Dignity of Guilt
The Dignity of Guilt One of the most loving and dignifying things God does for human beings is insist that they take responsibility for their sin. This is one of the fundamental meanings of the words of Christ: If anyone tries to save his life, he will lose it, but if he loses it for […]
Having Two Legs: Real School Choice & Conservative Chimpanzees
Blog Post Real School Choice & Conservative Chimpanzees Introduction Joe Biden recently got a bunch of Republicans to do what Democrats have been trying to do for decades: get them to embrace socialism. Ok, most Republicans are soft-socialists nowadays anyway, but Sleepy Joe got most of the Republican side of Congress to stand […]
Having Two Legs: Tyre Nichols & Systemic Oppression & Blessing
In this episode of Having Two Legs, Pastor Toby Sumpter lays out a Biblical stand on Tyre Nichols, Systemic Oppression, and the blessings of Covenant. “But in the real world, the world that God made, all authority and power is derived from God. God is over all.”
Having Two Legs: Table Fellowship
Table Fellowship This is a table of communion and fellowship. This is why we call it Communion. It is communion with God, and it is communion with God’s people. This is why Paul told the Corinthians that when they came together to eat this meal it was not really the Lord’s Supper. There were […]
Having Two Legs: Dressing for The King
Exhortation Dressing for the King God meets us where we are, not where we should have been. This means that when someone walks into church off the street smelling and looking like the world, they are most welcome. Jesus welcomed us in our sins, and therefore, sinners of every stripe are most welcome. Come and […]
Having Two Legs: School Choice
School Choice Introduction Whenever something sounds too good to be true, the rule of any sane person should be to consider it a scam until proven otherwise. When you get that email from that Saudi Arabian Prince wanting to share his inheritance with you, I’m no financial advisor or Middle Eastern political dilettante, but […]
Having Two Legs: Morbid Introspection vs. Godly Introspection
Morbid Introspection vs. Godly Introspection One of the instructions we are given at the Lord’s table is to examine ourselves: “But let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the […]
Having Two Legs: Morbid Introspection vs. Godly Introspection
Morbid Introspection vs. Godly Introspection One of the instructions we are given at the Lord’s table is to examine ourselves: “But let a man examine himself and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the […]
Having Two Legs: Big Tech Buying Big Con, Crowder, the Daily Wire, and the Ethics of Tapping
Big Tech Buying Big Con Crowder, the Daily Wire, and the Ethics of Tapping Introduction So Steven Crowder has collided with Jeremy Boreing and the Daily Wire. What began as what appeared to be what one friend called Crowder’s “Jerry McGuire Moment” (which I admit I had to look up to understand the reference), […]
Having Two Legs: How to Be Happy
How to Be Happy Introduction Some Christians just can’t seem to be happy. Sometimes there are real medical issues at work, chemical or hormonal imbalances in play, but sometimes it’s mysterious. When there are no obvious medical issues, we should not relegate the spiritual to some other realm. The state of your heart before […]
Having Two Legs: How to Be Happy
How to Be Happy Introduction Some Christians just can’t seem to be happy. Sometimes there are real medical issues at work, chemical or hormonal imbalances in play, but sometimes it’s mysterious. When there are no obvious medical issues, we should not relegate the spiritual to some other realm. The state of your heart before […]