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Archives for May 2007
John Piper on the Imputation of Christ’s Righteousness
When we teach that our right standing with God is attained through the imputation of Christ’s obedience to our account (Romans 5:19; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 4:6, 11; 10:3), does this imply that the work of Christ on the cross—his final suffering and death—is insufficient for our justification? That is the question which John Piper answers. The importance of Christ's righteous (i.e., obedient) life is also unpacked in David VanDrunen's excellent chapter "To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice: A Defense of the Active Obedience of Christ in the Light of Recent Criticism" is By Faith Alone: … [Read more...] about John Piper on the Imputation of Christ’s Righteousness
Gospel Growth versus Church Growth
Nine Marks in association with Matthias Media announce the Conference Gospel Growth vs. Church Growth: Understanding the difference sets you free. The Conference Description It's hard for pastors not to be mesmerized by church growth. Who doesn't want their congregation to grow? Who doesn't want to see numbers and budgets increasing year by year? And who isn't greatly interested when the latest growth model comes along, the latest research, the latest insight that promises us the key to such growth? But there's growth and there's growth. Understanding what the New Testament means by growth, … [Read more...] about Gospel Growth versus Church Growth
The Faith of Condoleezza Rice
Being a political aficionado, I am always intrigued about the faith (and supposed faith) of popular politicians. Condoleezza Rice is particularly intriguing because of her rising prominence, first in Bush 41's administration, and now in the second term of Bush 43's administration. In addition, she was the Provost of Stanford University when my wife Marni attended the school. I went to the rival (I mean, superior) school, the University of California at Berkeley. But even though she was in Washington, DC while I was in graduate school at Berkeley (2000-2004), Dr. Rice was a known figure … [Read more...] about The Faith of Condoleezza Rice
Francis Beckwith Interview with CT
Francis Beckwith granted an interview with Christianity Today earlier this week in which he recounts his return to the Roman Catholic Church. Beckwith notes: "The issue of justification was key for me. The Catholic Church frames the Christian life as one in which you must exercise virtue—not because virtue saves you, but because that's the way God's grace gets manifested. As an evangelical, even when I talked about sanctification and wanted to practice it, it seemed as if I didn't have a good enough incentive to do so. Now there's a kind of theological framework, and it doesn't say my … [Read more...] about Francis Beckwith Interview with CT
The Pain of Infertility
What does Paul mean when he says, “I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body (which is the church) in filling up that which is lacking in Christ's afflictions?” Is your vision of God and your understanding of the biblical theology of suffering sufficient to sustain you if (when!) God calls you to suffer for the sake of His Name both here on the home front or perhaps on the mission field? This seminar is designed to prepare you for such suffering and to help you “count it all joy.” The above is the description of the 9th seminar of our … [Read more...] about The Pain of Infertility