2 Corinthians 4 In the Face of Jesus Christ July 30, 2014 Picture for a moment an inquisitive child. That shouldn't be too hard since most children are experts at asking questions! What if the child came to you and said, “Excuse me,
Church Planting Church Planting & Mercy Ministry July 24, 2014 I'm writing this in real time as I take a class from Randy Nabors [http://www.thenewcitynetwork.org/nabors-bio.html]. He just referred to a post he wrote on Church Planting
Arminianism A Helpful Election Apologetic July 19, 2014 Those who reject the sovereignty of God in salvation often explain away election in this manner: 1. Yes, the Bible does use words like predestine or elect to describe the salvation of Christians.
forgiving like Christ Forgiving Others July 15, 2014 When you’re hurt by someone- really wounded- you're forced to think through the matter of forgiveness afresh. This has been the case in my own life. How ought one to
Gay "I Think I May Be Gay" July 09, 2014 If you are reading this post and the title describes you, let me begin by saying that you are not the first person who has wondered about this issue. You probably are being
eschatology A Roundtable Discussion on Eschatology July 08, 2014 In case you missed it, Sam Storms, Jim Hamilton, Douglas Wilson, and moderator John Piper came together to discuss eschatology. If you're looking for a good conversation topic- something to enliven
help with faith Truth In Mendacity July 02, 2014 Man is a very confused creature. Merely consider the vast multitude of worldviews and religions, and how humanity understands reality in nearly every imaginable way. Flip open a textbook of comparative religion. Turn
God's glory God's Self-Glory June 25, 2014 In many places in Scripture, God makes statements that express a desire for His own glory. For instance, in Exodus 14:4, the Lord says, "I will get glory over Pharaoh and
C.S. Lewis Take Your Soul off Silent: Our Desperate Need for Integrity in Education June 12, 2014 _This past spring, _I had the privilege_of _addressing academic scholarship recipients and their parents on the topic of academic integrity. The God-given potential in that room was electrifying, but it will fizzle
This Country Song Life June 11, 2014 Had some of those days of late _ That sound like a country song._ You know the kind I mean when _ Everything goes all wrong?_ The concrete block we was a-holdin' _ My son
Gender Identification Browse Worthy: Gender Identification June 05, 2014 It is amazing how quickly the gay rights battle is morphing into a transsexual one. As men and women harden their hearts more and more against the Creator whose image they bear, they
Crazy Busy Before Your Summer Gets Too Busy... June 03, 2014 If you are like me, when summer arrives you are looking forward to a less hectic schedule. Yet, if you are also like me, those dreams of spending long, uninterrupted hours reading a
Algae The Reflecting Pond May 29, 2014 The former owners of our house, a sweet elderly couple, had told us there was once a small pond there, filled in years ago. Yet it was difficult to believe. For in the
The Epistle to Diognetus May 29, 2014 Considered by Lightfoot to be the “noblest of early Christian writings*,” the Epistle to Diognetus serves as a truly fascinating letter. Composed in the second or third century, the epistle provides a glimpse
Why Can't Life Be Like Video Games? May 23, 2014 As long as I can remember, I’ve loved games. Nothing much has changed since the days of the arcade room (save trying to get those pesky change machines to actually take my
Charles Spurgeon Thinking in Worship May 21, 2014 In the context of urging true worship, the Apostle Paul stressed the importance of Spirit-filled thinking in the life of the believer. > I appeal to you therefore, brothers,**by the mercies of
John Piper New Calvinism Audio Picks May 20, 2014 A few audio picks for your edification and enjoyment: • Dr. John Piper, former Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN, spoke at the seventh annual Gaffin Lecture on
Danny Hyde Browse Worthy: The Law in the Life of the Believer May 19, 2014 Samuel Bolton, one of those present at the Westminster Assembly, wrote a pamphlet called _The True Bounds of Christian Freedom. _ In this work he gives this simple yet profound Biblical formulation regarding our
agnosticism A Time to Speak: The Conclusion of a Series on Emergence Christianity May 13, 2014 _Note: As Gentle Reformation made the switch to its new format, the first three blogs in this series were lost. Many thanks to The Aquila Report for keeping them online! Here are links
Bird watching The Bird Watcher May 08, 2014 Though neither ornithologist nor true bird watcher, living on the edge of woods at spring time has helped me understand the enthusiasm some have for this hobby. Especially while praying in the morning
Canaanite destruction GenRef Podcast: Jewish Holy War May 02, 2014 “When Israel had finished killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the open wilderness where they pursued them, and all of them to the very last had fallen by the edge of the
Lord's Day Let's Not Forget the Weekly Day of Prayer May 02, 2014 My_ quiet wife really surprised me yesterday. As the following letter to a Christian radio station manager shows, she was moved to write to address a concern. I'll let the letter
Chapel Geneva's Chapel April 17, 2014 Two weeks ago I had the privilege of being present at the chapel service of Geneva College [http://www.geneva.edu/page/index]. I would like to report on my experience there. Each
Best Christian Lectures 16 Messages That Will Transform Your Life. (The Last 8) April 15, 2014 Without further ado, the next eight: The Curse Motif of the Atonement [http://t4g.org/media/2010/04/the-curse-motif-of-the-atonement-session-v/], R.C. Sproul The Goodness of Sex and the Glory of God [http://www.
16 Messages That Will Transform Your Life. (The First 8) April 08, 2014 I’ve already recommended the following audio resources at my old website. But with the passing of time, and given the fact that many will probably be unfamiliar with my old site, it