Song Writers – Read the Bible
Someone sent this to me a few months ago. Isaac Watts it aint!
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The Glory of God
A disagreement has broken out on whether or not Tom Schreiner is correct when he suggests (in his forthcoming book, New Testament Theology) that the most basic theme of the New Testament is, “God magnifying himself through Jesus Christ by means…
Building Bridges 2
The Building Bridges conference kicked off well today. Unfortunately, I arrived in Asheville just late enough to miss David Dockery’s sesssion. I look forward to getting the CD. However, I was able to hear Tom Nettles’ address on the historic…
Even more on God’s commitment to His glory
Dr. Sam Storms responds to Ben Witherington here (). This is an important debate people.
Building Bridges 1
I am safely in Asheville. Man! That’s a long drive. But it was beautiful trip. The Smokey Mountains are beautiful. I am thankful to be here. It’s late (11:35 eastern). The opening sessions were outstanding. I will post more about…
The Foundation of Sanctification
Writing in Five Views of Sanctification, Sinclair Ferguson explains that in Reformed theology, sanctification is “rooted not in humanity and in their achievement of holiness or sanctification, but in what God has done in Christ, and for us in union…
On the Road
I am so thankful for the people of Metro East. I am grateful that they allow me the opportunity to attend important conferences. I am writing this post from Paducah, Kentucky. I decided to make a road trip out of…
More on God’s commitment to His glory
Recently, New Testament scholar Ben Witherington has criticized John Piper and the forthcoming “New Testament Theology” by Tom Schriener. Justin Taylor provides a link to a brief but helpful response to Witherington by Piper (Piper Responds to Witherington). Inexplicably, Dr.…
Giving Thanks, Even in the Church
In his masterful little book The Elder and His Work, David Dickson writes: “Let people avoid getting into a grudging, grumbling way about church matters, but rather take a hearty, kindly interest in them. Many things in this world, both…
Weather Happens
This is a great satire. I cannot help but think about modern Westerner’s tendency to turn everything that makes them uncomfortable into a crisis.