Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love: A Personal Journey – Francis Chan February 15, 2011 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/prayer-as-a-way-of-walking-in-love-a-personal-journey] Pastor John Piper said that Francis Chan’s message at the 2010 National Conference was probably one of the most listened to talks in Desiring God
Corinthian Head Coverings Leadership Interview with Bruce Winter – 9Marks February 07, 2011 [http://www.9marks.org/audio/understanding-bible-and-ministry]I love it when I meet a new, biblically astute theologian. By “new” I don’t mean someone who has freshly emerged from seminary, but rather a
A Time for Every Purpose February 02, 2011 [http://gentlereformation.allegrodynamics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/clock.gif] On Monday I spoke at my grandmother's funeral, which was more difficult than I ever anticipated. She was 94 and had
Arminianism An Arminian Conundrum January 29, 2011 Let’s be honest, texts like 1 Timothy 2:4 and 2 Peter 3:9 pose a challenge to the doctrine of unconditional election. And Arminians love to remind Calvinists of this fact.
Roe v. Wade... A Poignant Reminder January 24, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O68MByaMVdM&feature=player_embedded#!]
Desiring God Interview with Tim Keller January 24, 2011 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/dg-live-with-tim-keller-part-1] While situated in a black leather chair in the comfort of his living room, Pastor Tim Keller answers a host of questions about his life and
Musings on Gentleness January 17, 2011 Jared’s confession about his journey to gentleness got me thinking, but before I follow that path let me just say: the Jared I know is a big softie and wouldn’t be
TGC Los Angeles Conference Q and A – D.A. Carson January 14, 2011 [http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/qa]I think it’s safe to say that nearly everyone has weighed in on N.T. Wright. There are those who adore the man. And there are,
Should Abortion Be Illegal? – Alan Shlemon vs. Cicili Chadwick January 08, 2011 [http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/10/alan-shlemon-cecili-chadwick-debate.html] I never cease to be amazed at what I hear from the mouths of pro-choice advocates. Never wavering from calling the unborn baby a fetus,
Why the Fifth Point Matters January 05, 2011 I had lunch recently with a four-point Calvinist. He knew I was a five-pointer and asked why I believed in "Limited Atonement"—the one point of the five with which he
Three Problems of Evil – Peter S. Williams December 28, 2010 [http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2010/12/three-problems-of-evil-by-peter-s.html] There are countless lectures and sermons addressing the subject of evil. And as you would imagine, and probably already know, some handle the subject with
The Future of Atheism: Beyond the Question of God – Point of Inquiry December 19, 2010 [http://www.pointofinquiry.org/the_future_of_atheism_beyond_the_question_of_god/] I’m drawing attention to this particular podcast for one simple reason: It provides a glimpse into the ambitions and
Q and A With John Piper and Conrad Mbewe – Rezolution 2010 December 14, 2010 [http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/q-a-with-john-piper-and-conrad-mbewe] I’m usually not a big fan of Q and A sessions. No wait, I take that back. I enjoy listening to Q and A sessions.
Old Testament Why? May 08, 2010 Psalm 74 is much like the book of Lamentations; it is a mournful prayer for relief that is set against the background of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. And like
Psalm The Ways of Doeg and David - Psalm 52 May 07, 2010 The title of this psalm ties it to a specific event in the life of David which is recorded in I Samuel 22. In his flight from Saul, David was given refuge and
Life and Language in the Old Testament Life and Language in the Old Testament May 04, 2010 I'm currently reading a little treasure of a book entitled "Life and Language in the Old Testament" by Mary Ellen Chase. I happened upon this book by chance in
Death in the Old Testament Life and Death in the Psalms May 03, 2010 There are several curious verses in the Psalms that seem to hold out no prospect of eternal life or any kind of afterlife. For example: Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? Shall
imprecatory psalms The Scales of Justice (Psalm 69) May 02, 2010 [http://www.handfulwithquietness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/scales2.bmp] When I open the Scriptures with no other agenda than to enjoy and meditate on them, I often find myself in the Psalms.
Old Testament Cast Your Burden on the Lord (Psalm 55) April 29, 2010 Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 Psalm 55 is among many Davidic Psalms set in the
infant baptism Webinar on Covenant Baptism April 24, 2010 Hi folks. Lately I've been working on notes for a "webinar" I'm doing on the subject of Covenant Baptism in the context of the Great Commission. I
Psalm 51 Psalm 51 April 20, 2010 Some texts of Scripture are so powerfully clear, so penetrating and convicting, that it almost seems a disservice to exposit them. Psalm 51 is just such a passage. It is no wonder that
Old Testament Age and Aging April 18, 2010 A recent article on a rare disease got me thinking about the life spans of the antediluvians. The Tribune-Review ran a story [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_677014.html] about
The Unhurried Patriarchs April 12, 2010 It’s amazing how regimented modern life is. Busy schedules demand precise organization, and we can hardly conceive of a day that is not divided into hours and minutes. I don’t know
Stretching Out the Heavens April 01, 2010 Okay, this one comes from left field, but hear me out... While studying for my Prophets class I noticed again that Isaiah uses a unique, consistent description of the creation of the heavens.
Problem of Evil The Problem of Evil through the Lens of Psalm 56 March 27, 2010 The “problem of evil” has occupied philosophers and theologians for centuries. How, it is asked, can evil exist in a world that is supposedly created and ruled by a good God? The question
