That the glory of the Lord might cover the dry land as the waters cover the sea
The perfectly sanctified people who are totally unselfish and have their whole lives running smoothly and efficiently for the love of God and neighbor don’t need this book. The rest of us do need this book because we are selfish with our time and resources, organizationally challenged, and so concerned about what people will think …
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My brother has a great post here that is a powerful reminder of the urgent and desperate condition of the lost. May it spur your soul to spread the news of the death and resurrection of the Lord Christ in view of the certainty of the coming judgment. I also recommend the poetry in the …
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How can evangelicals best influence the United States of America? I submit that there is a better answer than the one that would be given by either Chris Matthews or Rush Limbaugh. The greatest influence evangelical Christians can have upon American society and politics will not come by lobbying Washington, getting out the vote, or …
Baptist Press puts together a helpful comparison here.
People who are great teachers love their students and they love the truths they teach. For an example of a teacher doing something altogether unexpected on behalf of his students, see below. Timmy Brister writes: Dr. Jim Orrick, professor of Literature and Culture at Boyce College (Southern’s undergraduate school), expresses himself in this rap he …
Anyone interested in Pauline Theology will want to read Lee Irons’s notes on John Barclay’s presentation at SBL. Barclay presents a searching response to Wright’s argument that Paul is speaking directly against the Roman Imperial Cult. Those interested in these discussions will also want to watch for Denny Burk’s forthcoming essay in JETS. Lee Irons …
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Informative story here from David Kotter at the CBMW blog. You might also check out Kotter’s post where he summarizes Wayne Grudem’s reflections on his experience in the gender debate over the last 20 years. I commend this blog to your attention, and may the Lord grant us grace to glorify him as we enjoy …
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The paper that I presented last week at ETS is here. May the Lord be pleased to help us leverage all we have–including the internet–for his glory in the church and in Christ Jesus.
Baptist Church of the Redeemer recently hosted a seminar on The Local Church: God’s Program for Evangelism and Discipleship. Thanks to the labors of some good brothers, the audio is available for the two sessions: Session I: What Is The Church? Session II: How Does the Church Militant Wage Her War?
If you’re in ministry, and you’ve toyed with the idea of wearing jeans with an untucked shirt when you preach, growing a goatee or chin patch, or maybe getting a hip new set of spectacles, this article by Mike McKinley is a must read. Even if you haven’t considered any of the above, this piece …
Fascinating discussion on the church’s role in the world here. Subscribe here. My recommendation of the new Commentary on the New Testament use of the Old Testament here.
Great piece summarizing Mark Dever’s wise words about relevance here.
This Saturday, November 10, from 9am to Noon, Baptist Church of the Redeemer will be hosting a Redeemer Institute Seminar on The Local Church: God’s Program for Evangelism and Discipleship. Hope to see you there!
I recently posted a series of responses to questions posed to me on Family Integrated Churches. The article by Bonnie Pritchett has appeared in the Southern Baptist Texan and is available online here.
Friends of Tyndale House will be glad to see the PDF of the latest newsletter. If you’re not familiar with Tyndale House, you should check out this vital ministry across the pond. I was recently asked in an email about Tyndale House, and this is what I said: Tyndale House is truly remarkable for the …
The other night we had the privilege and joy of going to a friend’s home for a house show done by Ross King. It was a great night with friends and good music. You can check out some of the action here, here, and here. We’ve been enjoying Ross’s new CD, and I particularly appreciate …
From ChristianAudio.com: Free Audiobook of the Month America’s greatest Theologian, Jonathan Edwards, had a heart for missions. And Edwards deeply respected David Brainerd, who gave his life for missions to Native Americans. The Life of David Brainerd is an inspiring tale of one of the most notable missionaries in American history. Use the coupon code …
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Get the interview here.
If you’re in or near Cleveland, you might be interested in a conference this weekend, September 28-30, 2007 at Cleveland Chinese Christian Church. I’ll be preaching on Friday night, at a men’s prayer breakfast on Saturday morning, again Saturday night, and on Sunday morning. Please pray that God will prosper his word. For more details …
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My fellow elder Travis Cardwell has been preaching a great series of sermons on 1 and 2 Timothy. The brother broke his arm on Saturday, but that didn’t stop him from bringing the word in the power of the Spirit on Sunday. As we heard this past Sunday, even though Paul was in prison, the …