The Right Men
In the most recent edition of Mortification of Spin, Carl and I discuss the role and importance of elders in the local church. It is clear in Scripture that the church is to be led by a plurality of godly…
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Phil Robertson, Elitism, and the Yuck Factor
I’ve written a post over at Ref21 concerning the Phil Robertson flap. Specifically I seek to distinguish between our reactions to same sex attraction and homosexual acts. I also seek to defend the “yuck factor” as a legitimate response to…
When You’re Strange*
Instead of posting a list of my favorite books I read this year, I though I would share with you the ones that drew several articles out of me. These are the books that made me have the most reflections. I actually…
The Trustworthy Word
As the most recent meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society made clear, the battle over the trustworthiness of the Bible is far from over. I recently posted some resources that have been helpful to me in my ministry as a…
In which I clear up everything regarding Phil Robertson
Okay, so that’s an exaggeration. But as I have read the many commentaries offered by various evangelicals on the Phil Robertson flap I cannot help but wonder if some of the discussion confuses categories. Some, while in sympathy with Robertson’s…
Last Minute Christmas Presents
Over at Logos, I notice that Dan Phillips’ book on Proverbs is now available for pre-order. That is something to which we Logos users can look forward in the new year. While tomorrow is the big day, business here will…
Last Minute Christmas Presents
Over at Logos, I notice that Dan Phillips’ book on Proverbs is now available for pre-order. That is something to which we Logos users can look forward in the new year. While tomorrow is the big day, business here will…
Upcoming Sermon Series
On January 19 I will begin preaching a series through Acts. The series will begin with a few sermons focusing on the identity and mission of the church. I’m still in the midst of outlining Acts so I’m not sure…
Can you trust the Bible?
The following are some excellent resources addressing the doctrine of the Scripture’s inerrancy: Articles/Audio:The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy The Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics The Inerrancy of Scripture part 1 (audio) – Wayne GrudemThe Inerrancy of Scripture part 2 (audio) –…
What Does the Star Atop Your Christmas Tree Really Mean?
Henry van Dyke, an English literature professor at Princeton University in the 19th-20th centuries, wrote, “As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.” We, therefore, prize spontaneity. Many things…