Ashamed of the Gospel
Joel Osteen gets nervous.
Month September 2007
“God is a Growth Business”
The God of Joel Osteen and T.D. Jakes
The continuing influence of Charles Finney
In his most recent article for Modern Reformation Michael Horton asks the question, “Does Justification Still Matter?” He observes and laments the fact that the contemporary church, even many of those with roots in the Protestant Reformation, have either neglected…
John Newton on Counselling 101
Iain Murray, writes in the August-September issue of The Banner of Truth magazine, a commemorative edition marking the anniversary of the death of John Newton in 1807, on Newton’s pastoral skills: “‘Have you no friend in Cornwall or the north of Scotland…
Secret Cathedral Building
The mother in your life will be encouraged and edified by Nicole Johnson’s short essay “The Invisible Woman.” The essay, which compares the work of motherhood to building a cathedral, is currently posted under the title “Be inspired: The Invisible Woman” on the website…
Literary Study Bible
Tony Reinke interviews Leland Ryken about the Literary Study Bible, co-edited by Leland and Philip. The Study Bible–due out at the end of this month–also has an official website.
The Mandate to Forgive
As I was re-reading chapter nine in Ensor’s book this morning I was quite convicted. How good and kind are the providences of God! “Jesus was betrayed by a disciple, falsely accused by those he came to serve, denied justice…
An Irony Wrapped in an Enigma inside an Oddity
Sydney’s Daily Telegraph reports (September 18) that a husband and wife who didn’t realize they were chatting each other up on the internet are now seeking a divorce. Sana Klaric (aka “Sweetie”) and her husband Adnan (“Prince of Joy”) spent…
Wisdom from Dead Guys
I don’t much like testing. I suppose none of us do. But since I am the worst sinner that I know I am especially frail when it comes to the testing of my faith. Things that would have been considered…
I Bible
Jason over at FideO posted this yesterday. I thought it was pretty funny.