Acts 6:1-7 (cont.) 2. The Solution a) The apostles maintained their committment to their primary calling.The apostles were very clear about their calling: “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.”…
I have been preaching a series of messages on the nature of the church’s identity and calling. The next three posts are portions of last Sunday’s message from Acts 6:1-7…In Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lysander says to his beloved Hermia,…
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…
There is a great post from Scriptorium Daily by Fred Sanders on one of my heros – Charles Simeon. Here is a portion: Simeon’s main goal in all his preaching was to emphasize what God wanted emphasized, and he did…
The Gospel Coalition will be hosting their national conference in April. Take a look at the speakers and topics. God willing, I will be there. Also, check out their new e-magazine. Great stuff!
From Harper’s Magazine: SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED From the website of You’ve Been Left Behind, a service that for a $40 fee provides customers who expect to be raptured the chance to send messages to loved ones on earth. We all…
Amazing times. Reformed Man Today is leading with a report from Britain’s Independent that the Pope is riding to the rescue of Rowan Williams. You can read the story here. Apparently, Benedict XVI has warned Anglicans not to split over…
Ben Witherington, a world-class New Testament scholar from Asbury Theological Seminary recently interacted with some statements from emerging church leader Rob Bell. Witherington is very irenic in tone. While not always agreeing with Witherington I have appreaciated much of his…
Do you ever wonder why God does not fully explain the reality of pain? John Piper has written an excellent post on that topic. He writes: “One of the reasons God rarely gives micro reasons for his painful providences, but…
Nathan Williams has written two posts (here and here) about his recent visit to Mars Hill Bible Church pastored by emerging church leader Rob Bell. I think William’s experience speaks for itself.
