R.C. Sproul has just published (via Crossway) a new 520-page commentary on the book of Romans. I believe it is the first release in the new St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary series, an adaptation of Dr. Sproul's sermons into a collection of chapters, 58 in this case. Though he tries to touch on each verse, Dr. Sproul focuses on the key themes and ideas in each of the passages unpacked. With only the occasional Greek word, the material is quite accessible for layman and pastor alike. The next commentary (on John) is due out later this year from Reformation Trust. Some of the … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul – The Righteous Shall Live By Faith
Archives for October 2009
30 years ago today: John Piper called to the pastorate
Justin Taylor has posted a lengthy and very moving account of how, thirty years ago today, John Piper was called to the pastoral ministry. An excerpt: The decisive night of wrestling was on Monday, October 14, 1979—30 years ago today. His wife and two young sons were asleep. But Piper was up past midnight, writing in his journal, recording the direction God was irresistibly drawing him to. The journal entry for that evening begins in this way: I am closer tonight to actually deciding to resign at Bethel and take a pastorate than I have ever been. . . . The urge is almost overwhelming. It … [Read more...] about 30 years ago today: John Piper called to the pastorate
Candice Watters and Carolyn McCulley
Candice Watters and Carolyn McCulley are co-guests on a pair of episodes of the Focus on The Family radio program with Dr. James Dobson. Each has written a provocative and helpful book on singleness and the process toward marriage (should God bring it to pass). Their conversation with Dr. Dobson is stimulating and insightful as to how single women can (a) pursue mature and fruitful femininity (irrespective of their marital state), (b) help make marriage happen, and (c) not live as if their lives are on hold. I tried to walk the fine line in a Boundless article I wrote a few months ago. Here … [Read more...] about Candice Watters and Carolyn McCulley
The Elisha Foundation – Justin Reimer – Part 2
This is part II of an interview with Mr. Justin Reimer about a ministry he and his wife launched called The Elisha Foundation. Part I of the interview can be found here. Describe your ministry a bit. What is your vision? Scope? Mission? Our overriding mission is to encourage families of people with special needs (kids and adults) to a more intimate faith in Christ, lived out with passion and love. In our experience we have seen that relational intimacy, faith, passion and real love all commonly suffer in the lives of those affected by a disability or other complication. As the focus shifts … [Read more...] about The Elisha Foundation – Justin Reimer – Part 2
COLLISION: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson
Last week my wife and I were able to view the film COLLISION: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson. As expected, we found both Hitchens and Wilson to be witty and intelligent, even charming. The movie is put together well, giving the viewer the highlights of a series of debates that Hitchens and Wilson held over the last year immediately after co-publishing Is Christianity Good for the World?. Somewhat surprisingly to me, Hitchens' main arguments are that religion is not necessary for morality (in fact, he says, it degrades it, as it is more commendable to love one's neighbor in the … [Read more...] about COLLISION: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson
Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, & the Future of Denominationalism
Trevin Wax live-blogged Union University's conference entitled Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of Denominationalism. Here is a round-up of his posts. 1. Ed Stetzer: “Denominationalism – Is There a Future?” 2. Jim Patterson: “Reflections on 400 Years of Baptist Movement” 3. Hal Poe: “The Gospel and Its Meaning” 4. Timothy George: “The Faith, My Faith, The Church’s Faith” 5. Duane Litfin: “The Future of American Evangelicalism” 6. Ray Van Neste: “Pastoral Ministry in SBC Life” 7. Robert Smith: “The Church’s One Foundation” 8. Mark DeVine: “Emergent or Emerging” 9. Danny Akin: … [Read more...] about Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, & the Future of Denominationalism