What are we waiting for?
I have often joked about my desire to write a book about Heaven entitled “Your Worst Life Now” with a picture of me frowning on the cover. As I study for Sunday’s message on Jesus’ transfiguration from Luke 9 I…
Month July 2008
Defining Evangelicalism?
One of my favorite magazines is First Things edited by Richard John Neuhaus. While I have some rather serious theological differences with Neuhaus, a Roman Catholic priest, I am nevertheless an admirer of his outstanding magazine. In the latest issue…
Why I Love an Ordination Service
This past Lord’s Day evening, our church saw the ordination of Rev. Gabriel Fluher. Gabe is a recent graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and has been a most outstanding intern at our church for the last few years. We have…
Pinch-hitting for Babe Ruth
Well, my Lord’s Day afforded an opportunity for growth – in humility. I had the privilege of preaching at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC, where Sinclair Ferguson is the Minister. Sinclair was in town (but leaving for Scotland today for…
When unity is too high a price to pay…
The World-wide Anglican Communion has been suffering in recent years from deep divisions. The Anglican communion of Africa, which is growing holds to the historic Christian (biblical) faith. The Anglican leaders of Africa have also stood firm in their opposition…
Who Needs The Church?
There is no small amount of anxiety in some evangelical circles concerning the continuing relevancy of the church. In a modification of Gandhi’s famous words we are told that people “like our Jesus but they don’t like our church.” In…
On being selfish
One of the many lessons we’re hoping our kids learn is the standard one on not being selfish. A hard lesson for them, especially since I am so selfish my self. We all are. I was reminded of this yesterday…
Summer trips and Summer reading
Now that I am back from my holiday in Florida it’s time to resume blogging. One of the highlights of our trip was to hear R.C. Sproul preaching in his church in Sanford; his exposition of Matthew 6:25-34 was uplifting…
Van Til, Oliphint and apologetics
Two recent additions to the Van Til corpus have been published by P&R Publishing. Both volumes have now been annotated and provide for the reader explanations and definitions of concepts, ideas and terms. These additions should go a long way…
Good Books
Check out the Summer Sale at Westminster Seminary Book Store. There are some great deals available.A few of my recommendations:The Literary Study BibleThings That Cannot Be ShakenEngaging the Doctrine of GodThe Devoted LifeTotal TruthBreaking The Idols of Your HeartWhat Jesus…