Month September 2009

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Thinking about vocation on Labor Day

From Gene Veith in an article he wrote for Modern Reformation: “Justification by faith alone” is surely the most important contribution of the Reformation. The second most important, arguably, is the “doctrine of vocation.” Whereas the doctrine of justification has…

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Sunday’s Sermon

Sunday’s message was part 16 in our series through Hebrews: “Move on to Maturity” (Hebrews 5:11-6:3). You can listen to or download it HERE.

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Another Review of The Shack

I have linked to a number of reviews of The Shack since its runaway popularity. I have done so because of the number of Christians that have read the book and found it to be helpful. The problem is that…

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Clear Thinking on Health Care

Justin Taylor has a very helpful post dealing with the current health care debate: Lots of people are saying that the best piece on health care is now this 10,000+ word essay by David Goldhill entitled How American Health Care…

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Blog 173: 4.3.1 – 4.3.7

For Calvin the Christian ministry was a glorious calling from God, but it was never grounded in the superior qualities of the minister himself.  This therefore raises the question for everyman the church member: “Why should I listen to this…

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The False Gospel of Moralism

From Al Mohler: One of the most amazing statements by the Apostle Paul is his indictment of the Galatian Christians for abandoning the Gospel. “I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace…

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Panel Discussion on N.T. Wright

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hosted an excellent panel discussion on N.T. Wright’s view of justification. The particiapants were Albert Mohler, Tom Schreiner, Mark Seifrid, Brian Vickers, and Denny Burk. Take time to LISTEN or WATCH.