Talking Small
I’m not the best small-talker. For me, the function of small talk is a warm-up for deeper conversation. I’m comfortable with that. First you have to serve the ping-pong ball back and forth a couple of times before settling on…
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Pitting Jesus Against Scripture
It is not a new tactic. Liberal theologians and denominations tend to separate Jesus (as they choose to understand him) from the rest of Scripture. And so if there is anything in Scripture which they believe is out of step…
Life of Jesus
I cannot more highly commend to you the work of John Dickson. A pastor and evangelist, Dr. Dickson is also a scholar of ancient history. He is also one of my favorite preachers. Simply put, if you see his name…
Not a prison but a parish…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSiPII1QLI&w=460&h=292] HT: Trevin Wax
Discerning Harold Camping
Robert Godfrey, church historian and President of Westminster Seminary California has written a series of helpful articles shedding light on Harold Camping’s history and strange approach to biblical interpretation. “The End of the World According to Harold Camping” •Part 1…
Festschrift for Donald Macleod
First off, I must apologise for my absence since last July, due to personal circumstances which are only now easing and allowing me back into my routine. Well done to the other contributors….you seem to have done well enough without…
Dr. Getty, that is
In about an hour and some, it will be official. He will now be Dr. Keith Getty as he is receiving an honorary doctorate from my humble institution, Lancaster Bible College, at our commencement today at 2:00. This is one…
Melito and proclaiming the unthinkable
I’m reading God so loved, he gave by Kelly Kapic which I’ll write something on later but found this incredible quote from Melito of Sardis who I am sure you are all familiar with. ”Asking his congregation who it…
Reading Reflection:
The Prodigal God, by Timothy Keller (Dutton, 2008) When it comes to identifying idols and applying the gospel, Keller is so convicting for me. This book goes through the parable of the prodigal son, showing the idolatry of self-righteousness in…
Basics 2011 and some great resources…
I have attended the Basics Conference for eight years. The reason I return every year is because it is always well worth attending. I must say that this year was exceptional. Along with Alister Begg the speakers were John Dickson…