The following article by Michael Horton is posted at the Nine Marks Ministry site (I provide a link to Nine Marks on this blog). Dr. Horton is, I believe, one of the most thoughtful and challenging theolgians of his generation. I know this article is a bit lengthy but I think there is relevance for...

http://youtube.com/v/kHdjC9zyfHI This was posted at Christian Research Net. It's a bit long but illustrates well why so many pulpits are impoverished. By abandoning the call to be shepherds of the Lord's flock, pastors have also abandoned the long discipline of studying the biblical text. Why not...

http://youtube.com/v/KHGvxaG9eP4 Driscoll offers some helpful thoughts on the tendency within evangelicalism to create a sub-culture that insulates from the messy world.

More good stuff on the qualificaitons of elders by Thabiti ( Leaders at Home ).

http://youtube.com/v/5bJeJRPuz0E

Justin Taylor has posted a link to a helpful review of Brian MacLaren's understanding of the Gospel ( "Gospel" vs Gospel ). MacLaren's theology is an atrocity but he is no dummy. Over the past 10 years he has gradually unveiled his beliefs. The combination of this gradual unveiling with American...

It's late here in Washington D.C. I am tired. I miss my family. I miss Metro East. Large cities are exhausting. It has been so long since I lived in Houston I have forgotten what it is like. Subways are crowded and filled with a parade of unfamiliar and, at times, familiar smells. Also, subways in...

October 31st of this year marks the 490th anniversary of Martin Luther’s outrageous act of nailing his “95 Theses” to the door of the castle church at Wittenberg. It was, at the time, the shot heard round the world. The hammer blows were particularly loud in the ears of Pope Leo. Martin Luther was...

Justin Taylor posted these helpful words from Michael Horton. In light of the approach of Reformation Day I pass it along to you ( Catholic or Orthodox ).

Most of us who grew up in evangelical churches were taught that the answers to everything from the presence of evil in the world to the population of heaven were ultimately due to human free will. It was almost reflexive. In fact, it would seem from many of the sermons and evangelistic invitations...

http://youtube.com/v/zrw81G0Z5u0 Rush (the 3 Canadian guys)have been recording for 30 years. They are the best musicians in Rock. As a confirmed Rush fan I offer you a live version of "Red Barchetta."

This was posted by Phil Johnson. It is about as cool a story as I have heard in a long time ( As Good as It Gets ). Be sure to read the post before going to the radio replay. This should get you into the weekend in a good mood.

Justin Taylor has posted a pretty convincing endorsement of Mike Huckabee ( Mike Huckabee ).

http://youtube.com/v/TNCnxA91fHE Very troubling. I have been aware of Billy Graham's evolving theology for years. In this unfortunate episode he makes it quite clear where he stands.

More on the qualifications for elders from "Pure Church" ( Sober, Gentle, Peacemaking ).

Steve Camp posted this ( "...I am the Lord, I change not" ) wonderful article by A.W. Pink on God's immutability.

Justin Taylor has posted a helpful article on the New Testament teachings on divorce by Andreas Kostenberger of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ( Divorce, Remarriage, Piper, and Instone-Brewer ).

http://youtube.com/v/8nEIpGwUQxI

Yet another example of creating God in their own image from the wonderfully mysterious, uncertain, and downright confusing and confused world of the emerging church ( Emerging Women ).

Justin Taylor posted this helpful link ( Justification and Union with Christ ). Phil Ryken is one of our brightest pastor/theologians. Take time to listen to his session.

The doctrine of justification by faith alone has always been attacked. Of course it was one of, if not the central issue of separation between the Church of Rome and the protestant reformers. The Roman Catholic Church still rejects justification by faith alone and the imputed righteousness of...

This is a great reminder of the importance of substantive preaching from Wade Burleson ( the Peril of Souls ). It is also a reminder of the importance of knowing our history.

This made me laugh ( Good Looks = Bad Theology ).

This was posted over at Fide-O ( Trendy Pastors#links ). I remember when I was young and cool. Now that I'm forty and balding, it doesn't work too well. If I tried to spike my hair the people I pastor would not stop laughing. They know I'm not cool and it's okay with them. I don't even where a...