Good, short piece by John Piper showing the scriptural warrant for (what many of us call) the doctrines of grace (total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints). Piper begins:We believe that these 5 truths are biblical and therefore true. We believe that they magnify God’s precious grace and give unspeakable joy to sinners who have despaired of saving themselves. Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Piper Primer on the Doctrines of Grace
Archives for September 2009
New Trailer For Movie Collision
Interview with Tullian Tchividjian on Oust Attempt
Bobby Ross Jr. of Christianity Today interviews Tullian Tchividjian on the attempt to oust him as the senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The context: In March, Tchividjian was elected senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church by a 91% vote. Soon after Tchividjian's installment as the senior pastor, a small, vocal minority has been seeking to remove him from that office. In an op-ed piece in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Tchividjian recounted that to address this issue once and for all, the church had a congregational meeting and a vote this past Sunday. A little … [Read more...] about Interview with Tullian Tchividjian on Oust Attempt
Excerpts from Counterfeit Gods – Tim Keller
I just finished reading the Table of Contents & Introduction. It's fantastic. Here are few excerpts:"Each one has its shrines—whether office towers, spas and gyms, studios, or stadiums—where sacrifices must be made in order to procure the blessings of the good life and ward off disaster. What are the gods of beauty, power, money, and achievement but these same things that have assumed mythic proportions in our individual lives and in our society? We may not physically kneel before the statue of Aphrodite, but many young women today are driven into depression and eating disorders by an … [Read more...] about Excerpts from Counterfeit Gods – Tim Keller
Counterfeit Gods – New Book By Tim Keller
Tim Keller's latest book, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters, will be released on October 20. The official product description: Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recent economic meltdown has cast a harsh new light on these pursuits. In a matter of months, fortunes, marriages, careers, and a secure retirement have disappeared for millions of people. No wonder so many of us … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Gods – New Book By Tim Keller
Interview with Dan Goeller (Part 3)
I've been interviewing Dan Goeller over the last couple of weeks (Part 1, Part 2), whose recent album Sing Praise To The Lord I previously reviewed. Here's installment #3. CHEDIAK: It seems that academia (i.e., the music department at a University) approaches music differently than the general evangelical public. You seem to compose for a general (non-academic) Christian audience (i.e., churches), yet it seems to have a classical quality to it. We often think of "classical" as less accessible to the common person. Where does your music fit in? GOELLER: As I mentioned previously, I often … [Read more...] about Interview with Dan Goeller (Part 3)