I spent part of my day off with Don Miller. I should say that I spent part of the day reading his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. This is interesting because I have critiqued some of his writing. But make no mistake. Agree or disagree with his views, Miller can write –Continue reading “A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS – Donald Miller (2009)”
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THE THEOLOGICAL BACKBONE OF WILLIAM TYNDALE (1494 – 1536)
Today marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of William Tyndale. This faithful man was born in 1494. He attended Oxford, Magdalen Hall and Cambridge University. A student and adherent of the Protestant Reformation, Tyndale engaged in numerous debates with Roman Catholics. One leader in the Roman Catholic church mocked Tyndale: “We are better to beContinue reading “THE THEOLOGICAL BACKBONE OF WILLIAM TYNDALE (1494 – 1536)”
THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)
Michael Horton has been on somewhat of a writing streak in recent days. Earlier this year, he released his magnum opus, The Christian Faith, a systematic theology that ranks highly along with theologians such as Wayne Grudem and Robert Reymond. In 2008 he embarked on an important study that included Christless Christianity and The GospelContinue reading “THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)”
THE PRIEST WITH DIRTY CLOTHES – R.C. Sproul (2011)
On Sunday morning, I was preparing for worship. My ten year old son came bolting onto the platform. He had important news to share – news that probably had something to do with a new video game or Lego set. Nathan said with a smile on his face, “R.C. Sproul’s new book is out!” WeContinue reading “THE PRIEST WITH DIRTY CLOTHES – R.C. Sproul (2011)”
THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)
The Gospel-Centered Life by Bob Thune is short, yet powerful study designed to help Christ-followers live in a way that reflects the Lord Jesus Christ and his gospel. Each lesson is self-contained and includes helpful discussion questions and a short article that supplements the specific aim of the chapter. The lessons are arranged as follows:Continue reading “THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)”
TELL THE TRUTH – Will Metzger (2002 Revised)
Books on evangelism are a dime a dozen these days. Much of what passes for “evangelism” is watered-down, pragmatic, and in the final analysis promotes a different gospel (Gal. 1:6). Tell the Truth by Will Metzger stands head and shoulders above every other book I’ve read about evangelism. The subtitle is a nice summary ofContinue reading “TELL THE TRUTH – Will Metzger (2002 Revised)”
FEELINGS AND FAITH: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – Brian Borgman (2009)
The thesis of Jonathan Edwards’ landmark work, Religious Affections is clear: “True religion, in great part, consists in holy affections.” This reality was embraced by the Reformers and the English Puritans. Our forefathers not only stressed the importance of theology; they stressed the necessity of holy affections, to borrow Edwards phrase. Tragically, however a shiftContinue reading “FEELINGS AND FAITH: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – Brian Borgman (2009)”
THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: Pits and Pinnacles – Part 3
The faith of Joseph is a wonder to behold. His life serves as an inspiration for all who profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. In the past several posts, we have seen the faith of Joseph unfold in the emerging drama. We have seen the role of doctrine in the life of Joseph. TheContinue reading “THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: Pits and Pinnacles – Part 3”
THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: PITS AND PINNACLES – Part 2
In our last post, we looked at the drama that unfolded in Joseph’s life and how he responded to betrayal and false accusation. This humble man of God responded with a God-centered faith. How did he do it? What enabled this man to respond to his betrayers in a way that honored the Lord? TheContinue reading “THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: PITS AND PINNACLES – Part 2”
THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: PITS AND PINNACLES – Part 1
In 1859, Charles Darwin published his work, On the Origin of Species. Before his book was released, Christian thinkers like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield maintained the Christian faith alone formed the only coherent and satisfying worldview. Darwin promoted what we might refer to as the uniformity of natural causes in a closed system. WithContinue reading “THE FAITH OF JOSEPH: PITS AND PINNACLES – Part 1”
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