Jerod Harper has a nice note on the way the genealogies in Genesis trace the descent of the line of the seed of the woman, accompanied by this splendid graphic:
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Is God’s Mercy More Than Favoritism on a Cosmic Scale?
Mike Wittmer and I explore that and other mysteries in an interview on his blog about God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment – thanks again, Mike!
Interview on Revelation
The good folks at Randolph Street Baptist Church have posted a discussion between me and their pastor, Jason McClanahan, on Revelation. Questions include: Why is Revelation important for us today? What is John’s primary purpose in the book of Revelation? What are the most common errors in interpreting or handling Revelation? Can you summarize the …
Accused, Blasphemed, Denied: Mark 14:53–72
If I said to you that God can relate to you when you feel abandoned, falsely accused, misunderstood, attacked, and denied, would you tell me that God is God and it is impossible for him to relate to these feelings precisely because he has all power, all knowledge, and all authority? Is there any way …
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God Wins: An Interview with Mike Wittmer on His Response to Rob Bell
Credit where credit is due: the title of this post comes from Mike’s answer to the last question in this interview. Mike Wittmer’s book Christ Alone was written in response to Rob Bell’s Love Wins, and Wittmer’s book appeared within one month of the release of Love Wins. In this book Wittmer models charity and …
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Award Winning Novel Rejected by 26 Publishers
Yesterday I finished reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle aloud to my eldest (great book!). Then I looked it up on Wikipedia because it seemed to be the first in a series (sure enough it is), and I was struck by this: However, when she completed the book in early 1960, it was …
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Mohler’s 10 Books Every Preacher Should Read in 2011
I’m thrilled to see Dr. Mohler’s list of the “10 Books Every Preacher Should Read in 2011,” and I’m deeply honored that this one made the list. Praise God!
Credo Magazine Interview on #GGSTJ
The interview that @achanbury did with me on God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment for The Towers (SBTS Campus paper) has now been posted over at Credo Magazine.
Gay Marriage Bullies Its Way Forward
Maggie Gallagher writes about the way intimidation is putting the chill on First Amendment rights (death threats have a way of doing that), and Denny Burk points to a case that shows how gay marriage crushes individual religious liberty.
An Edifying Response to Suffering
See Jessica Watson’s testimony, “I Have Duane’s Syndrome,” and be comforted by the Spirit who has comforted her (2 Cor 1).
The Grand Canyon with Canyon Ministries and Answers in Genesis
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to visit the Grand Canyon. In the mercy and kindness of God, I got to go on a trip for Christian Leaders with my good friends Andy Naselli and Jason Derouchie, and I have definitive proof that my new friendship with Mike Wittmer has changed his …
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Can You Identify with Judas?
Have you ever betrayed a friend? Can you identify with the bargain that Judas made? Have you ever decided that something else was better than Jesus? I’m not referring to inadvertent mistakes but to moments when one knows what God requires, knows what God has commanded, and chooses something else instead. What is it in …
Study Guides for “God’s Indwelling Presence”
As I noted yesterday, my book God’s Indwelling Presence is summarized in about 1,000 words over at The Gospel Coalition. For a summary in about 5,000 words, see this article. Amazon Marketplace has copies of the book for $5. Have you thought about working through this book with others at your church? Some students pursuing …
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The Failure of the Disciples and the Brothers Karamazov
On the night in which he was betrayed, Judas sold Jesus for money. When they arrived to arrest Jesus, Peter tried to help in a way contrary to Jesus’ teaching (taking up the sword, when Jesus has been teaching he would go to Jerusalem to die). When he was arrested, all the disciples fled. These …
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Isaiah 30:1, A Verse That Needs a Literal Translation
Isaiah 30:1 reads, “Woe, rebellious sons, utterance of Yahweh, who make a plan, but not from me, who pour out a libation [i.e., make an alliance], but not of my Spirit, so as to add sin to sin.” In response to the threats they face, rather than trusting Yahweh and relying on the guidance of …
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The Gist of “God’s Indwelling Presence”
My book God’s Indwelling Presence seeks to answer the question “were old covenant believers indwelt by the Holy Spirit?” Over at The Gospel Coalition I give my answer to that question in 1,000 words.
Revelation 19:1–10, The Harlot and the Bride
It was my privilege to preach about the downfall of the harlot Babylon and the readiness of the bride for which Christ died, the bride invited to the wedding feast like no other, on June 19, 2011 at Randolph Street Baptist Church in Charleston, WV: Revelation 19:1–10, The Harlot and the Bride This sermon has …
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Is Satan the Hero of Milton’s “Paradise Lost”?
Some have alleged that Satan is the real hero of John Milton’s epic Paradise Lost. For instance, William Blake held that Milton was “‘of the devil’s party,’ though ‘without knowing it’” and Percy Bysshe Shelley thought that Satan was “‘a moral being,’ one ‘far superior to [Milton’s] God as one who perseveres in some purpose …
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Bock on 1 Timothy 2:12 in the NIV 2011
Commenting on places where he agrees and disagrees with the CBMW statement, Darrell Bock writes: 1 Timothy 2:12 This is a key example where the CBMW is correct. It may well be that this is the text that matters most to the CBMW. It is 1 Timothy 2:12. The NIV has “assume authority” “have authority” …
Akkadian Prayers and Hymns Volume – Free Download (Some Translation Notes Thrown In, Too)
Charles Halton has the details on a free download of a book to which he contributed, Akkadian Prayers and Hymns: A Reader. While I’m linking to Awilum.com, I thought I would bring over a couple interesting statements he’s had up on translation in recent days. Here’s one from Simon Parpola: No translation, no matter how …