I’ve not been very good about posting lately to my blog, and I’ve been even more lax about having a Random Thoughts posting. So, without further ado…
Election Debate (No, Not for November…)
At this year’s Pastor’s Conference for the Southern Baptist Conference, there was a (friendly) debate on election between Albert Mohler and Paige Patterson. The audio is finally available online. Also, Justin Taylor’s newly redesigned site has a post on a survey done on Calvinism in the SBC.
Lordship Salvation
Pulpit Magazine has started a series on Lordship salvation vs. No-Lordship (a/k/a “Free Grace” or easy-believism) salvation. This was the issue that John MacArthur addressed in The Gospel According to Jesus. The series begins with an intro to the concept of Lordship salvation, and has been followed up by a passage from Zane Hodges, who is a big advocate of the no-Lordship side. The short version:
To put it simply, the gospel call to faith presupposes that sinners must repent of their sin and yield to Christ’s authority. This, in a nutshell, is what is commonly referred to as lordship salvation.
Speaking of the Lordship of Christ…
Phil Johnson has posted a very personal and very moving account of his personal testimony, subtitled “How I Got Drawn into the Lordship Debate.”
Grace To You Coming to TV
Speaking of John MacArthur, I just visited the Grace To You website, and they are announcing that Grace To You will be coming to television starting this Sunday, on DirecTV.
John Chrysostom on Gender Roles
On the Together for the Gospel blog, Ligon Duncan (also Chairman of The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood) posts a great passage from John Chrysostom, who lived in the 4th/5th century.
Is Scripture Clear?
SharperIron has a discussion of the perspicuity of scripture, including (clear) scriptural references, and a summary of Luther’s arguments on the subject.
Free Stuff is Always Good
If you use Libronix, Logos, “eBible”, etc. (it’s all the same), then Justin Taylor has some links for you – free John Owen (and Jonathan Edwards) content. (I haven’t downloaded them yet, myself, but I will be!) He also has a collection of links on using the Puritans in your own Bible study. (And if Justin isn’t on your blogroll, let me just say “SHAME!”)
And Last But Definitely Not Least…
One of the best things I’ve read in a while is this discussion from Tim Challies on prayer. Moving, convicting, encouraging, inspiring. Thank you, Tim!