Archive for May, 2008
The Shack by William P. Young
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Timmy Brister may be the first person to ever post video from both the 700 Club and Mark Driscoll together.
So I want you to consider the responses as I juxtapose them here for the purpose of showing how biblically illiterate and theologically incompetent we are today to address old heresies in contemporary garb.
Paul on Church Growth
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Courtesy of Mark Dever:
How many times did Paul write to Timothy to ask how many people were coming to the church at Ephesus? Let me see (counts on his fingers)… none.
HT: Michael McKinley
Challies and Mohler on Reading
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008Mark Tubbs at Discerning Reader posts some advice from Tim Challies and Al Mohler on effective reading.
Ryken on “Your Kingdom Come”
Monday, May 19th, 2008How can we come to a better understanding of God’s kingdom? One of the best ways is by learning how to pray, “Your kingdom come.” These three simple words from the Lord’s Prayer explain the plan, the purpose, and the progress of God’s kingdom.
This petition first helps us understand God’s plan for ushering in his [...]
Only One Way to God
Friday, May 16th, 2008Justin Taylor has a great article at New Attitude about the one way to God. Even if you don’t read the whole article, at least go read the title…
Of course, if you skip the rest of the article, you’ll miss gems like this one:
…you can only practice true tolerance if you disagree with something.
Question: Is [...]
Spurgeon on Sanctification
Friday, May 16th, 2008Recollect that there are two kinds of perfection which the Christian needs-the perfection of justification in the person of Jesus, and the perfection of sanctification wrought in him by the Holy Spirit. At present, corruption yet remains even in the breasts of the regenerate-experience soon teaches us this. Within us are still lusts and evil [...]
The Aim of Evangelism
Friday, May 16th, 2008The Reformed faith proposes the highest aim for evangelism. It is not the salvation of souls. Nor is it the growth of Christ’s church. Nor yet is it the coming of Christ’s kingdom. All those aims of evangelism are important, even of inestimable importance. yet they are but means to the accomplishment of that end [...]
We Get It!: Stewardship of Creation and the Poor
Thursday, May 15th, 2008A group of concerned Christians have put together a declaration of care for the environment and the poor. You can read more, watch a short video, or endorse the statement at the We Get It website.
The We Get It! Declaration:
God Said It
God created everything. He made us in His own image, and commanded us to [...]
God, Cyclones, Earthquakes, and the News
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Jay Younts reflects on God, Cyclones, Earthquakes and the News:
It is no longer politically correct to associate God with the news of the day. Low pressure centers form and produce hurricanes and tornadoes. A fault line slips and an earthquake happens. In a world which refuses to allow for the actions of the God of [...]
Jon Bloom on Dangerous Prayers
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Do you ever feel reluctant to pray “whatever it takes” prayers for fear that God might actually answer them? The fear is misplaced. The real danger lies in settling for less.
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