Instead of Me
A reflection I had while reading David Wells, God in the Whirlwind
In an eternal covenant the Son of God claimed that he was for me. And I do not remember the day that I turned to him in faith and repentance. In hindsight, I see his fingerprints all over the crime scenes of my life. The evidence says, “Not her, but me.” How is this so?... Continue Reading
We All Ban Books (Sort of)
Should pastors place boundaries around what books the ministry staff who report them may recommend?
Urging people away from certain books and insisting that ministry staff not recommend them is an important task of the pastor these days. This is particularly so in an age when theological nonsense is so widely distributed and easily attainable. It is the pastor’s duty to protect the purity and unity of the flock he... Continue Reading
Longman and Carson on Commentaries
A review of Longman's OT Commentary Survey, and Carson's NT Commentary Survey
The subject of bibliography has always been a favorite of mine, and that of commentaries in particular. I have my own commentary recommendations here. So, I picked up the recent editions (both published in 2013) of Longman’s Old Testament Commentary Survey and Carson’s New Testament Commentary Survey. I will start off with Carson’s survey,... Continue Reading
Overemphasizing the City?
Keller’s “Center Church” vision overemphasizes the city at the expense of smaller towns and rural areas
I agree that we should be planting solid churches in large cities and urban areas. We need to focus on population centers for sure when we consider church planting. However, we have to be careful not to overstate the importance of the city at the expense of rural areas and smaller towns. In my opinion,... Continue Reading
Competent to Counsel: An Interview with Jay Adams
Why is biblical counseling necessary in our day?
Whenever the process of sanctification slows down (or halts) in a Christian’s life, and he is not able to rectify that situation (for whatever reason), he needs the help of other believers who can direct him to God’s answers to his problems and how to bring about a change that honors Him. Counseling is not... Continue Reading
Book Review: From Heaven He Came and Sought Her
A study of definite atonement in historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspective
Part I is geared towards addressing historical concern in relation to definite atonement (DA). In Part II nearly 200 pages are devoted to addressing DA in regard to specific Scriptures. Part III is intended to deal with the systematic issues related to DA. Finally, Part IV of the book deals more closely with DA from... Continue Reading
Did Jesus Really Say?
A review of ‘Jesus Calling’
God is a speaking God to be sure. He has spoken and continues to speak to his people. In past days of redemptive history God spoke in various ways through the prophets and apostles. But the canon is now closed. We live in that privileged age of redemptive history where we possess God’s completed and inscripturated... Continue Reading
Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed
A review of Austin Fischer's book on why he's no longer Reformed
Austin has a different approach to biblical authority, a different place for substitutionary atonement, a different understanding of the freedom of the will, a different take on epistemology, a different level of confidence in whether God knows all things, and a whole different set of authors he looks to for theological guidance. These are not... Continue Reading
A Review: God in the Whirlwind: How the Holy-love of God Reorients Our World
A review of David Wells’ latest book, “God in the Whirlwind”
David Wells has pulled together a work that will help you to discern the unseen pressures that are trying to squeeze you into syrupy sentimentalism. It will encourage you to stay the course as you preach the Gospel of King Jesus. And it will feed your soul as you spend days and weeks reflecting on... Continue Reading
United: New Book on Diversity by Trillia Newbell
Q&A with the author.
Maybe our churches remain segregated simply because it’s comfortable. There’s nothing malicious to it; we are just more comfortable with “our own.” But also, it might be because diversity and racial issues are scary. Talking about race and racial reconciliation can be downright terrifying. No one wants to offend, and in our politically correct society, who would blame... Continue Reading
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