Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His Christological musings have caught the attention of scholars and pastors alike as he repudiates much of what passes for conservative scholarship. Ehrman maintains that Jesus thought of himself as Messiah, but did not think of himselfContinue reading “HOW GOD BECAME JESUS – Edited (2014)”
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THE CREEDAL IMPERATIVE – Carl R. Trueman (2012)
Several months I ago, I posted a piece on Veritas et Lux entitled, “No Creed But Christ.” I have received a great deal of traffic as a response to this post and much of the feedback has been negative. Carl Trueman also recognizes (and repudiates) this anti-confessional agenda and affirms the importance of creeds and confessionsContinue reading “THE CREEDAL IMPERATIVE – Carl R. Trueman (2012)”
SEEING BEAUTY AND SAYING BEAUTIFULLY – John Piper (2014)
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” So says King Solomon in Proverbs 25:11. These wise words are the biblical basis for John Piper’s new book, Seeing Beauty and Saying Beautifully. Nearly fifteen years ago, Dr. Piper embarked on a series of books called, The Swans Are NotContinue reading “SEEING BEAUTY AND SAYING BEAUTIFULLY – John Piper (2014)”
Personal Productivity Unleashed With God-Centered Resolve
It’s been almost twenty-five years since I first read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Since then, many of the principles that Covey explores have been a part of the fabric of my life. A few years back, I had the opportunity to read David Allen’s best selling book, Getting Things Done.Continue reading “Personal Productivity Unleashed With God-Centered Resolve”
REDEFINING LEADERSHIP – Joseph Stowell (2014)
Leaders understand the true nature of the task before them. But true leadership must be redefined, according to Joseph Stowell. His newest book, Redefining Leadership seeks to draw leaders to a “character driven leadership experience that will produce maximum outcomes.” Stowell presents two distinctly different kinds of leaders: Outcome leaders and character-driven leaders. The former are referredContinue reading “REDEFINING LEADERSHIP – Joseph Stowell (2014)”
CHURCH ELDERS – Jeramie Rinne (2014)
Everything rises or falls with leadership. In the local church, this kind of leadership begins with pastor/elders. As such, I believe that the fruitfulness of our churches is dependent upon men who exert strong, humble, and God-centered leadership. Godly leadership is informed by at least four critical assumptions: It must be anchored to the Bible. ItContinue reading “CHURCH ELDERS – Jeramie Rinne (2014)”
THE GOSPEL: Recovering the Power That Made Christianity Revolutionary – J.D. Greear (2011)
J.D. Greear’s excellent book, The Gospel: Recovering the Power That Made Christianity Revolutionary is based on a simple prayer: “In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have done that makes You love me less.” “Your presence and approval are all I need for everlastingContinue reading “THE GOSPEL: Recovering the Power That Made Christianity Revolutionary – J.D. Greear (2011)”
EXPOSITIONAL PREACHING – David Helm (2014)
Some guys are telling stories from the comfort of a stool. Others are ranting about politics or psychology. Many are waxing eloquent about pop culture and exploring the benefits of modern technology. These well-intentioned fellows may hold an audience and they may attract a crowd. But one thing is for sure: they’re not preaching. DavidContinue reading “EXPOSITIONAL PREACHING – David Helm (2014)”
BLOOD WORK – Anthony Carter (2013)
I have an aversion to blood. A recent trip to the hospital to pray with a friend before surgery was a vivid reminder of my problem. My intent was to be strong for my friend; to be a source of encouragement. But as the nurse completed the IV, the “rock of strength” crumbled. But whenContinue reading “BLOOD WORK – Anthony Carter (2013)”
GOD’S LOVE: BETTER THAN UNCONDITIONAL – David Powlison (2001)
How many times have you uttered the words, “God’s love is unconditional?” Yet the term is strangely absent from Scripture. One might argue that other terms are absent as well, like “Trinity” and “hypostatic union.” Of course, the terms are missing but the truth of the Trinity and the hypostatic union are clearly taught.Continue reading “GOD’S LOVE: BETTER THAN UNCONDITIONAL – David Powlison (2001)”
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