SBTS President Al Mohler: homosexuality comments reflect Scripture
“I grew up in a Southern Baptist church, and I am eternally grateful for what I learned there — the truth that I learned and the biblical foundation that I have,” Chambers said. “But there was no way that I was ever going to tell anybody in my church growing up that I struggled with... Continue Reading
Michele Bachmann leads a new form of evangelical feminism
This is why her Tea Party credentials will be especially important; and it is also why her unique identity as a female evangelical may turn to her advantage. The simple fact that she, as a woman, is seeking to be Commander in Chief represents female empowerment—which appeals, at least symbolically, to moderate voters Of course,... Continue Reading
My Portion Forever: A ‘Thank You’ to the Kind Saints Who Have Prayed for Me
“The past is comprised in the word forgiveness. The whole of the future is in safekeeping in the faithfulness of God. And the future of his whole life is merged into one in the presence of God.” — Bonhoeffer As so many of you know, I have been on a remarkable pilgrimage through a surprising... Continue Reading
Gay minister Amy DeLong found guilty in United Methodist Church trial of performing same-sex marriage
The Rev. Amy DeLong, 44, of Polk County, Wisc., was convicted today on a charge of performing a September 2009 same-sex wedding for a lesbian couple in Menominee despite a United Methodist Church ban on the practice. The 13-member jury’s decision was unanimous. In a 12-1 vote, the jury of Wisconsin Methodist ministers, called a... Continue Reading
John Piper Talks Succession With Tim Keller, D.A. Carson – Carl Trueman pipes in (pun intended)
Pastor John Piper recently sat down with fellow theologians D.A. Carson and Tim Keller for an important discussion – it was time to compare notes on their succession for their churches and ministries. The two pastors and professor (Carson), all in their 60s, wanted to first set something straight about aging during a videoed discussion... Continue Reading
Hospital Chaplain Colleagues in Columbus, GA receive doctorates from same seminary
About five years ago, when the Rev. Marlon Scott (a PCA minister) decided where to pursue his doctoral studies, he told his boss he probably hadn’t heard of the seminary where he wanted to enroll. Not only had the Rev. Mike Stewart heard of it, he was planning to study there too. On May 15,... Continue Reading
Southern Seminary names Zane Pratt new dean of Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism
At both Duke and Gordon-Conwell, Pratt was a fellow student with Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. A Southern alumnus and former chairman of the school’s board of trustees, Dever noted he is praying that Pratt and Southern Seminary will be “well used in growing Gospel obedience.” The Southern... Continue Reading
A Tribute to Jack Scott
Among his many writings, I would have to call the Adult Biblical Education Series (ABES) his magnum opus. The first volume appeared in late 1977 and since that time we have continued to print and reprint those studies. While attending the 39th General Assembly of the PCA last week in Virginia Beach, I received word... Continue Reading
Sarah Palin’s Emails on Christian Faith Attract Media Fire
Sarah Palin’s emails, released late last week demonstrating how she found strength and guidance in her Christian faith, are the latest target of the mainstream media. National Journal included Palin’s prayer for God’s guidance on the Alaska’s budget in what it featured as the top 10 “revelations” from her emails Sunday. “I have been praying... Continue Reading
PCA Missionary, Pastor Professor Jack Scott dies at 83
An original member of the PCA and long time professor at Belhaven University and Reformed Theological Seminary, Jack Scott died at his home this afternoon in Jackson. The PCA General Assembly had a special time of prayer for him last week. The funeral has been set for Thursday morning (June 16) at First Presbyterian Church... Continue Reading
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