In what can only be described as a cynical political move, the Obama Administration informed Congress that they will no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA]. That means that any challenge to DOMA in the courts will not be countered by the Administration even though the President and...

Non-Christian listeners need instruction in the truths of Scripture, particularly concerning Christ and his redeeming work, if the preacher’s call to “believe” is to be meaningful to them. Christians likewise need instruction in the truths of Scripture, if preaching is to achieve its objective to...

Westminster Theological Seminary is hosting their second annual conference on the relationship between science and faith. Last year the theme was "Science and Faith: Friends or Foes?" This year the theme is "God and Materialism." When? April 8-9, 2011 Where? WTS campus Registration: HERE Speakers:...

"That God normally operates the universe consistently makes science possible; that he does not always do so ought to keep science humble." - D.A. Carson

Sunday's message was part five in the series God's Great Story . It is entitled "The Reigning God" and is taken from 1 & 2 Samuel. You can listen to or download it HERE .

Growing up in American evangelicalism I know a thing or two about sentimentality. Statements like, "God loves everyone the same" and "God's love is unconditional" are just a part of the landscape. Another one of those phrases was something along the lines of "All sins are equal" or "No sin is worse...

Some good news came out of the House of Representatives this week. The Pence Amendment passed which assures that federal funds will not be given to Planned Parenthood. This is a good thing. However, there are those in Washington who are intent on advancing a pro-abortion agenda. Health care workers...

Our friend Carl Trueman will be speaking at Eastern University this afternoon at 3:00. His topic will be "The Reformed View of Life and Learning." The Public Forum is a lecture that is open to the entire Eastern University community and surrounding communities. The public forum is a time to nurture...

Sunday's sermon was part 4 in our current series: God's Great Story . It is entitled "The Law-Giving God" and is an overview of Exodus 20-Deuteronomy. You can listen to or download it HERE .

I was listening to Bad Company and Pink Floyd yesterday and grieving that rock-n-roll is dead. Pop music is a wasteland of bad taste and even worse music (or is it the other way around?). Who could have watched the Black Eyed Peas at this year's Super Bowl and not missed the Who's somewhat off key...

The Use of Daniel in Jewish Apocalyptic Literature and in the Revelation of St. John by Greg Beale. Okay, so it probably won't sell as many copies as Your Best Life Now . But Dr. Beale is one of the better scholars to read when it comes to understanding the New Testament's use of the Old Testament...

I love reading Carl Trueman. He makes me laugh. He makes me think. But it is clear that my project to 'Americanize' him are failing badly. Carl's latest post at Ref21 betrays a fundamental lack of understanding regarding the game of football (and by "football" I mean the real sport played by large...

Last Sunday's sermon was part 3 in our series entitled God's Great Story . It is entitled "The Covenant God" and is taken from Genesis chapters 12, 15, 17, and 22. You can listen to or download it HERE .

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Yet another little problem for Planned Parenthood. This time it is a clinic in Virginia that is extending its benevolence to a pimp and his "girls." [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iMScbJJS2g]

Peter Kreeft (Roman Catholic): Most Protestants reject all Catholic doctrines they cannot find explicitly in Scripture–for example, Mary’s Assumption into heaven–because they believe sola scriptura: that Scripture alone is the infallible authority. This is the fundamental reason behind all the...

It seems that Ms. magazine has a problem with the reason some babies are aborted in India. That's right, that paragon of feminist empowerment has an issue with "the why" behind abortions in another country. You see, it is rather in vogue these days for Indians to kill female babies, er remove fetal...

Specifically, it matters that Adam was a genuinely historical figure. On Sunday I preached a message dealing with Genesis chapters two and three. One of the things that becomes quite clear is that Adam and the fall are, indeed must be historical realities. This is confirmed by Paul in Romans five...

It seems inevitable that organizations will become either more narrow and sectarian or more mainstream and secular, which will lead to fundamental realignments within the evangelical world. Those institutions that cherish their place at the cultural table will have to accept the legitimacy of...

This week's message was part 2 in our current series God's Great Story . It is entitled "The Saving God" and is based upon Genesis chapters 2 and 3. You can listen to or download it HERE .

On Sunday I launched a new series of messages entitled God's Great Story. From beginning to end the Bible tells one story, God’s great story. It is the story of God’s glorious work of redeeming a people through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This story includes creation, human...

Have you heard about MTV's latest foray into limit testing? They have begun airing a new drama called "Skins" which puts on display a wide array of teen pathologies. Included in this, not surprisingly, are depictions of sexual activity. Controversy is nothing new for MTV. I was in 8th grade when...

Justin Taylor links to an important article by Clarke Forsythe in The Weekly Standard . Forsythe demonstrates the connection between the Supreme Court's actions in Roe v. Wade and the "house of horrors" which was Kermit Gosnell's abortion mill in Philadelphia. Can we honestly claim any longer that...