Month September 2009

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Archaeology continues to be kind to the Bible

Gene Veith has linked to a fascinating story which demonstrates once again how archaeology supports the biblical narrative. In this case it is the discovery of Egyptian coins bearing the name and image of Joseph. Now, studies still need to…

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Greg Beale and Al Mohler on Inerrancy

Greg Beale discusses The Erosion of Inerrancy with Al Mohler. Check it out HERE. Dr. Beale will be joining the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary in the near future. He has done outstanding work defending the doctrine of Scripture’s inerrancy.

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Blog 188: 4.8.1-7

Calvin insists on two presuppositions for thinking about the power of the Church: (1) it must be aimed toward edification for God’s people, and (2) such edification must be done by maintaining Christ’s authority. In the Bible when someone is…

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Blog 187: 4.7.23-30

In the concluding paragraphs of Book 4, Chapter 7, Calvin goes for the jugular in his battle against papal supremacy.  Throughout this chapter, he has steadfastly refuted Rome’s chief arguments, denying that: Christ appointed Peter head of the whole church;…

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Michael Horton on the Gospel-Driven Life

Recently Michael Horton gave a series of lectures on the subject of his newest book “The Gospel-Driven Life.” Session #1: The Front Page God (MP3) Session #2: The Promise-Driven Life (MP3) Session #3: Feasting in a Fast Food Food World…

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Mark Dever on Preaching

The following is Mark Dever’s message from the God Exposed Conference at Southeastern Baptist Seminary. Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. is one of my heros. When I was a new and terribly green pastor…

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A Good Weekend

I was happy to spend the weekend speaking at a singles retreat at Longbeach Island. Thanks to the hosts for making it possible to bring my family along. We had a good time. I spoke on the subject of the…

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Of Dogs and Churches

Derek’s post really got me thinking . . . about dogs. Just kidding.  He got me thinking about loving the church.  My memories are the same as Derek’s but have a different starting point.  They go way back past when I was 17. …

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God’s Chief Motive in the Cross

“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ…