Yesterday I didn’t get to 3.25.3. That’s likely for the best, since that section is closely connected with today’s reading. In his discussion of hope springing from the final resurrection, Calvin turns to the bodily resurrection. This is a cardinal…
My colleague and teacher of Old Testament, Prof John L Mackay, has now had the second volume of his new commentary on Isaiah published. Details on the Evangelical Press website here. It is every bit as comprehensive and as helpful…
Here are a few books being released in the fall that I am looking forward to cracking in to… Dual Citizens by Jason Stellman Deep Church by Jim Belcher The Gospel-Driven Life by Michael Horton Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller
On Wednesday August 19th there was an interesting confluence of events in Minneapolis. Seemingly out of the blue a tornado struck the Minneapolis Convention Center damaging the roof. Also, the Central Lutheran Church across the street from the convention center…
With this new chapter, Calvin moves from the discussion of election to the final resurrection. As he explains, citing Peter, the issue of the resurrection is “the outcome of our faith” (1 Peter 1:8-9; 3.25.1). In discussing election, God’s bringing…
The following is a representative sampling of what the prosperity false teachers actually teach: Paul Crouch, speaking to Kenneth Copeland, said: “Somebody said–I don’t know who said it–but they claim that you Faith teachers declare that we are gods. You’re…
Great post from Al Mohler on the false gospel of the prosperity preachers: “God knows where the money is, and he knows how to get the money to you.” That was the message of Gloria Copeland as she was speaking…
From Russell Moore of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Theology is helping a shellshocked widow clean up after a suicide. Theology is about crying with a teenage boy who’s body is shaking with crystal meth. Theology drives you to rock orphans…
Now on to reprobation, not nearly as edifying as election and assurance–should I protest to Dr. Thomas for choosing me to write on this section?! Calvin starts here at the same place he does with election, firmly and solidly in…
Writing for Towers, a publication of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jim Hamilton reflects on lessons learned during his first pastorate. I identify with much of what he writes. It’s worth reading as churches often struggle with what a pastor…
