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…
Todd Pruitt
Todd Pruitt (MDiv, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) currently serves as lead pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, VA. He is also co-host with Carl Trueman for the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals’ podcast Mortification of Spin. Todd and his wife, Karen, have been married since 1990 and have three children: Kate, Ryan, and Matthew.
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…
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…
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…
Pastors, watch your stage props
Check out this story from Fox News: Jeff Harlow, the senior pastor at Crossroads Community Church, broke his wrist when he lost control of the motorcycle at the start of…
One Great Predominant Affection
“The Gospel brings for admittance to the very door of our heart, an affection which once seated upon its throne, will either subordinate every previous inmate, or bid it away…In…
Joel Osteen’s Popularity
Over at Reformation 21 Sean Lucas has written an interesting post concerning Joel Osteen’s massive popularity. Along the way Lucas helps us reflect on what we truly value about the…
Our Unity in Christ
“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are…
Books on Marriage
Check out this helfpul marriage book comparison chart produced by Nine Marks Ministries. It also includes reviews of the books. Good stuff.
The Echo and Insufficiency of Hell
The subject of Hell is often avoided in the church’s pulpits. Evangelicals seem to be ashamed of the doctrine of Hell. Even those who profess to believe in the reality…