John Piper has written a short new book called John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God. From the publisher's description: God rests lightly on the church’s mind in our time. We are obsessed with ourselves and God takes second place, if that. The experience of his majesty sometimes seems to have disappeared from the modern evangelical world. John Calvin saw a similar thing in his day. His aim was to “set before [man], as the prime motive of his existence, zeal to illustrate the glory of God”—a fitting banner over all of his life and work.Check it out. (HT: Abraham Piper) … [Read more...] about John Piper on John Calvin
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Tim Keller: The Advent of Humility
Pastor Tim Keller explains why Jesus is the reason for self-forgetfulness: There are two basic narrative identities at work among professing Christians. The first is what I will call the moral-performance narrative identity. These are people who in their heart of hearts say, I obey; therefore I am accepted by God. The second is what I will call the grace narrative identity. This basic operating principle is, I am accepted by God through Christ; therefore I obey. People living their lives on the basis of these two different principles may superficially look alike. They may sit right beside one … [Read more...] about Tim Keller: The Advent of Humility
Albert Mohler: Can a Christian Deny the Virgin Birth?
Dr. Albert Mohler gives an outstanding answer to this important question, and traces the history of significant liberal theologians who have chipped away at the biblical position. Excerpt: Can a true Christian deny the virgin birth? The answer to that question must be a decisive No. Those who deny the virgin birth reject the authority of Scripture, deny the supernatural birth of the Savior, undermine the very foundations of the Gospel, and have no way of explaining the deity of Christ. Anyone who claims that the virgin birth can be discarded even as the deity of Christ is affirmed is either … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler: Can a Christian Deny the Virgin Birth?
Southern Seminary and the History of American Christianity
This conference at Southern Seminary looks very interesting. Southern Seminary and the History of American Christianity February 18th - 19th, 2009 Speakers: Dr. Mark Dever Dr. Gary Dorrien Dr. Timothy George Dr. Darryl Hart Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Dr. Russell D. Moore Dr. Thomas Nettles Dr. Stephen Nichols Dr. Grant Wacker Dr. Greg Wills Schedule Session One: Legacy and Meaning * The Meaning of Theological Education – Dr. Timothy George * The Meaning of Southern Seminary – Dr. Mark Dever Session Two: Evangelicalism and Confessionalism * American Religion (in Search of Itself) in the Age of … [Read more...] about Southern Seminary and the History of American Christianity
Ligonier Ministries Music: The Word Became Flesh
I'm jamming to this great musical and narrative blend of the redemption story (creation, fall, redemption) as I get ready to finish grading my final exams (might be a late night). The album weaves together nineteen Christmas songs and short Scripture reading from Dr. R.C. Sproul highlighting how The Word Became Flesh so that the Second Adam could undo the work of sin. The recording is exceptionally professional, and the songs include classic Christmas tunes (Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, Angels We Have Heard On High, Hark The Herald Angels Sing) as well as lesser-known numbers (Good News … [Read more...] about Ligonier Ministries Music: The Word Became Flesh
Don’t Waste Your Sexuality
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