Here is John Piper's brief response: John MacArthur indeed called Piper's thoughts on tongues and prophecy "an anomaly"--the interaction about Piper begins about 42 minutes into their second Q&A. … [Read more...] about John Piper responds to John MacArthur and Strange Fire
Archives for November 2013
Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
I previously highlighted the first part of this interview. Here's an excerpt from part 2 (note that I'm only quoting a portion of MacArthur's answer). There are many areas of doctrine in which well-respected, godly theologians hold opposing views, and the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are just one of them. Again, we are thinking here of the best and most gospel-centered of the continuationists. Why focus on this area now when it threatens to inhibit unity and further divide true believers? Why not focus on baptism or eschatology or another issue? (MacArthur explains, at length, … [Read more...] about Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
Why Do Students Drop Out of MOOCs?
MOOCs--massively open online courses--are all the rage in some circles, believed to be on the verge of putting all but the most elite college campuses out of business over the next decade. Although I agree that online learning has the potential to augment and transform traditional education delivery methods, I'm not convinced that colleges en masse will go the way of the dinosaur anytime soon (unless their leadership is corrupt or incompetent). For one, MOOCs have a drop out rate of about … [Read more...] about Why Do Students Drop Out of MOOCs?
John Piper on Pastors’ Pay
Collin Hansen has a great interview with John Piper on compensation for pastors, including honorariums from outside engagements and writing income. Here's one of his questions and an excerpt of Piper's answer. When did you first realize you would need some plan to handle the money earned from your speaking and writing? Were you ever tempted to keep the money for yourself? With the successful sales of Desiring God starting in 1987, I saw that there could be substantial income from writing and speaking. I resolved that I should not keep this money for myself but channel it to ministry. I … [Read more...] about John Piper on Pastors’ Pay
Tim Challies Interviews MacArthur on Strange Fire Conference
Tim Challies has begun what apparently might be a multi-part interview with John MacArthur about his recent controversial Strange Fire conference. Here's an example of a question, and an excerpt of MacArthur's response. In his review of your book, Thomas Schreiner says that you painted with too broad a brush and failed to acknowledge some of the good qualities of the reformed continuationist movement. He says, “The clarion call of warning should be modified with clearer and more forthright admissions that many charismatics adhere to the gospel and are faithful to God’s Word.” How would … [Read more...] about Tim Challies Interviews MacArthur on Strange Fire Conference