Rob Bell in Time
So now Time Magazine gives Rob Bell a cover story. Jon Meacham writes the story concerning Bell’s new book Love Wins. Intense controversy has followed the release of Love Wins. Since then Bell has been on the defensive. He has…
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Guess what’s back?
News has reached us in the UK that just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Christian bookstore, there’s another festschrift in the water weighing in at 400 pages! This time it’s DA Carson’s turn. It’s…
“The Cost of Conviction”
If you have never heard the story of the turn around of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary it is fascinating and encouraging. It is also, quite simply, one of the most important events in the history of the church in the…
Calvin on Affections
In his introduction to the Psalter, Calvin discusses truly Reformed worship and contrasts it with the worship practices of the Roman church. In that context, he says the following: “Now this cannot be done unless we are taught to understand…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I continued the series God’s Great Story. It was part 9 and is entitled “The Loving God.” You can listen to or download it HERE. I never cease to be amazed at how God uses the sermon preparation…
Take and Read
As Good Friday approaches… The Cross of Christ by John Stott Cross Words by Paul Wells The Message of the Cross by Derek Tidball The Cross He Bore by Frederick Leahey Outrageous Mercy by William Farley The Truth of the…
Will the Insiders keep the outsiders outside? 2
Apparently, the Insider Movement is a loose coalition of some who are involved in Christian outreach to Muslims. Those within the Insider Movement claim that since Muslims are offended by language that proclaims God as Father and Jesus as the…
Will the Insiders keep the outsiders outside?
Just recently I have become aware of a particular movement to make evangelism to Muslims more effective. Now, who in their right mind or heart would oppose good efforts to reach Muslims with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? But the…
Wednesday’s Word of the Week:
Schadenfreude: (shäd’n-froi’də) a compound German word (lit. “damage-joy”). It refers to malicious joy in the misfortunes of others. From “schaden”– damage, harm, injury + “freude”– joy. This week’s word was provided to us by Steve Cornell. Check out his post on…
Gospel Coalition Messages…
Watch the messages from the 2011 Gospel Coalition HERE.