I've attended the last four Ligonier National Conferences. I thought they were great. But their 2013 conference just might be the most timely and provocative of them all. Listen as Dr. Sproul introduces it: … [Read more...] about 2013 Ligonier National Conference: No Compromise
Archives for August 2012
Calvinists are not Logic Driven
John Piper: The Calvinists I have known (English Puritans, Edwards, Newton, Spurgeon, Packer, Sproul) are not logic driven, but Bible-driven. It’s the challengers who bring their logic to the Bible and nullify text after text. Branches are lopped off by “logic,” not exegesis. Who are the great enjoyers of paradox today? Who are the pastors and theologians who grab both horns of every biblical dilemma and swear to the God-Man: I will never let go of either. Not the Calvinism-critics that I meet. They read of divine love, and say that predestination cannot be. They read of human choice … [Read more...] about Calvinists are not Logic Driven
FRC Survey of Religious Hostility in America
The Family Research Council and the Liberty Institute have just released an 140 page report claiming that there's been a rising pattern of hostility toward Christians in America over the past decade. (Ironically, this report is being issued only a few weeks after the tragic shooting of an FRC security guard.) Among the examples listed: Matthew Reynolds, valedictorian for HLV Junior-Senior High School in Victor, Iowa, was told he had to give a 'secular' speech after he wished to attribute his success to his faith in Jesus Christ during his graduation speech. Dr. Frank Turek, a Cisco … [Read more...] about FRC Survey of Religious Hostility in America
Biola University Files Lawsuit over “Contraception” Mandate
Bold, courageous move by Biola University President Barry H. Corey: You may recall that Wheaton College previously joined a similar lawsuit. … [Read more...] about Biola University Files Lawsuit over “Contraception” Mandate
Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Forum
I was able to attend the 2008 Presidential Forum hosted by Rick Warren at Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA. So I was a bit bummed to hear that another one was in the works for this year, but has been cancelled. The Orange County Register reports: Warren pulled the plug on this year's forum, explaining that the current negative campaign is opposite to what the church's civil forum is about, even as plans had been ramping up to coordinate schedules, secure the area and get traffic control in check for a forum of this size. Planning had begun in March. This same article has a short … [Read more...] about Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Forum
The Family Research Council Shooting
By now you've probably heard of the intruder at the Family Research Council who, presenting himself as an intern, pulled out a gun and started shooting. Joe Carter pens a nice tribute to his friend, Leo Johnson, the security guard who saved lives today (and at this moment is in the hospital in stable condition): “The security guard here is a hero, as far as I’m concerned,” said Washington D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, “He did his job. The person never made it past the front.” Leo is indeed a hero—because he did much more than his job. Read the whole thing. The Washington Post … [Read more...] about The Family Research Council Shooting