My Top Books From This Year
Over at Ref21 I have posted my favorite books from this year.
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A Sign of the Apocalypse?
Carl Trueman and Scott McKnight agree on something! Actually, I was not surprised. Dr. McKnight has written an excellent piece on Christian publishing and recent peculiar events concerning a certain evangelebrity.
My Obligatory Favorite Books List
Admittedly, the “My Favorite Books Of The Year” posts are a bit self-indulgent. But personally, I like to read people’s favorite books lists. So, with the expectation that at least my parents and in-laws will be mildly interested I offer…
It’s good to be a Presbyterian
Mark Jones, author if the recently published Antinomianism, has written a helpful article entitled “Why You Should Be a Presbyterian.” If you are a Presbyterian you ought to read it to be reminded of the distinctives of Presbyterianism. If you…
Is God’s law relevant to Christians?
From J.I. Packer’s introduction to Antinomianism by Mark Jones: Antinomians among the Reformed have always seen themselves as reacting in the name of free grace against a hangover of legalistic, works-based bondage in personal discipleship. Characteristically, they have affirmed, not…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached from John 1:1-14. The message is entitled “The Word Became Flesh” and can be listened to HERE.
Reformed University Fellowship
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is coming to James Madison University. For years, many have prayed for RUF to come to JMU, Virginia’s second largest university. Now it appears that the Lord is answering those prayers. In 2014 Reformed University Fellowship will…
Christmas Reading
If I am a good boy, I am counting on Santa bringing me the following two books for Christmas: From Heaven He Came And Sought Her “This book is formidable and persuasive. Those familiar with the terrain will recognize that…
On Plagiarism and Celebrity
In light of recent events, Neil Cole has offered some helpful thoughts on an evangelical culture that values celebrity. He writes: We have a church celebrity culture that actually encourages plagiarism and often refuses to admit it. Entire books are…
Too Big To Fail?
On the latest edition of Mortification of Spin: Bully Pulpit (our 15 minute bi-weekly podcast) Carl Trueman, Aimee Byrd, and yours truly weigh in on some current goings on in the evangelical sub-culture. Specifically we discuss the possibility that the neo-Reformed…