Is the Reformation Over? If you know much about R.C. Sproul, you’ll be able to anticipate his answer to this question. His final paragraph is pure gold. I predict that as we come to the 500th anniversary of 1517, we will find a resurgence of people disagreeing with him. An FAQ on Mysticism Justin Taylor…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries. Ligonier is offering prize packages this week that perfectly complement Reformation Day (which we will celebrate tomorrow). There will be 5 winners this week, and each of those winners will receive 3 great items. Also, Ligonier invites you to download the track “1517” from Glory…
Pepperoni on the whole thing, sausage on one half, mushroom on the other. Thin crust, extra cheese, and throw in a couple of the spicy dipping sauces. And why don’t you make it the combo that comes with a couple of cans of Mountain Dew…” Just imagine if you could order children the way you…
The Reformation Gave Us a Seat at the Table Kevin DeYoung: “Among all the critical rediscoveries during the Reformation, it is easy to overlook the importance of recovering the Lord’s Supper as a covenantal meal (not a re-presenting of Christ’s atoning death) with all the elements (bread and cup) distributed to every believer (no longer…
Many Christians have declared Romans to be the finest book of the Bible, the high peak of Scripture. J.I. Packer echoes many pastors and theologians when he says, “All roads in the Bible lead to Romans, and all views afforded by the Bible are seen most clearly from Romans, and when the message of Romans…
Why Abortion Is Unjust Discrimination This helpful animated video shows why abortion is unjust discrimination. Should Christians Take Part in Halloween Celebrations? “These kinds of disputes are not uncommon in the history of the church. In Biblical times, believers argued about all kinds of things like food, festivals, celebrations, and rules…” (If you want to…
I went to Europe for just six days, and by the time I returned the Blue Jays had been turfed out of the playoffs and this guy had been elected as our Prime Minister. (I actually noticed that he was front-center on the cover of the German newspapers.) While I felt surprisingly little despair over…
The Needless Complexity of Academic Writing Theologians (and pastors) take note. New Planned Parenthood Video The eleventh video from the Center for Medical Progress was released yesterday and it just continues the horror. Six Ways to Cultivate Thankfulness and Joy Mark Altrogge: “As we make gratitude a habit by practicing it over and over, it…
It takes no courage to write a book that simply drifts and bobs along in the cultural mainstream. It takes no courage to say the things that are already popular in the world around us. But to stand firm on ideas, on truths, that people despise—now, that takes courage. In that way Albert Mohler’s We…
A Praying Man This is beautiful: “It is a blessing to my heart to know that this father in the faith is storming heaven on my behalf day by day, that I need only to drop him a note with a particular request and he is sure to take it to the Lord.” Don’t we…
This sponsored post was prepared by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. For a number of years, the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS) considered the advisability of adding to the growing number of professional theological journals. Earlier this year, the faculty concluded that it was time to contribute in this arena. With two editions already published and…
Last week I spent a few hours at Dachau, the infamous Nazi concentration camp. It stands today as a kind of monument to evil, a reminder of what humanity is capable of. It was sobering to walk the grounds, to view the barracks, to tour the museum, and to peer into the long rows of…
This Is a Story About Loss I really enjoyed this story about the Unclaimed Baggage Center. The author does a great job of discussing her own life and struggles even as she writes about a business. The Largest-Ever Image of Space “Space is big, but it’s never been quite this big. This composite image ……
A couple of months ago I made the decision to remove the comment section on my blog. I did so largely because comments can only succeed where there is good moderation, and I was increasingly unable to provide that. The fault, then, was not in the commenters, but in me. In lieu of comments I…
Historical Is Not Enough Carl Trueman says it well here: “Christians must be self-consciously historical in both thought and life.” Some people like historical Christianity, but without really believing it. Relevant, Old Paths Burk Parsons: “My father’s values were old, traditional values. But just because they were old and traditional didn’t necessarily make them good.…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by CBD Reformed. They’ve got a pretty good prize package this week that includes a couple of great new books for kids. There will be 5 winners this week and each of them will receive the following 3 titles: In addition, CBD Reformed is offering a 4-day sale…
Today I am heading home from Germany—a process that will consume 15 hours or so. Thanks to all who prayed for me. It was a sweet time of teaching and fellowship and I leave here having made several new friends. I hope to tell you more about it in the near future. Far Side Christians…
Of all the privileges that are ours through the gospel, which is the greatest? According to many theologians, there is no privilege higher than adoption. J.I. Packer says it like this: “Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers: higher even than justification.” He doesn’t just say it, but also defends it, and his…
Ten Dangers of Passive Sanctification David Murray: “Having highlighted Five Attractions of Passive Sanctification, here are ten dangers that accompany this error.” 11 Steps to Memorizing an Entire Book of the Bible “How do we go about memorizing an extended section or an entire book of the Bible? Here are 11 basic steps I’ve followed…
It took a trip to Bavaria, but I finally saw color for the first time yesterday. Reds and greens at least. And it was pretty amazing. For many years I have known that I have significant red/green color-blindness (and am classified as strong deutan). This is a hereditary condition “caused by an anomaly in the…