A few observations, largely from Wayne Grudem's book: 1. God established some form of civil government in Genesis 9 when he commanded that man shed the blood of murders (Gen. 9:5-6). As Wayne Grudem writes, "God establishes the obligation to carry out the most severe punishment (the taking of a human life) in retribution for the most horrible crime (the murder of another human being)." 2. Throughout history, anarchy, where it has existed, has been dreadful (Judg. 17:6, 18:1, 19:1-30, 21:25). In the New Testament, Paul commands thankfulness for governmental authorities, even wildly … [Read more...] about Civil Government, Justice, and God’s Wrath
Interview about Thriving at College
Daniel Darling, Senior Pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago has posted a short interview with me about Thriving at College. Here's one exchange: I like the fact that you delve into more than just the typical, “Stay pure, keep your faith” wisdom we dispense to departing college students. What other pitfalls do college kids fall into? A big one is assuming that college is a continuation of high school. High school is highly structured: you’re in class much longer, but much less is expected of you out of class than in college. And living under the same roof … [Read more...] about Interview about Thriving at College
Michael Hyatt interviews Jim Collins
Michael Hyatt, Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, conducts a 10-minute interview with Jim Collins, leadership/management/productively guru and author of several significant books such as Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't, which I really enjoyed a few summers ago, and, more recently, How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In. … [Read more...] about Michael Hyatt interviews Jim Collins
David Wilkerson Killed in Car Crash
David Wilkerson (79), author of the phenomenally best-selling The Cross and the Switchblade, has been killed in a car crash, Charisma and CBN are reporting. Wilkerson is also the founder of World Challenge Ministries. Wilkerson's wife Gwen was also involved in the accident, and was rushed to the hospital, where she is apparently in critical condition. A live-streamed memorial service will be held at Times Square Church, which was founded by Mr. Wilkerson. The date has not yet been determined. HT: Sarah Pulliam Bailey … [Read more...] about David Wilkerson Killed in Car Crash
Gene Veith – A Primer on Vocation
This Modern Reformation article by Dr. Gene Veith gives a great overview on the doctrine of vocation. Veith's writings, particularly Loving God With All Your Mind and God at Work were very influential for me as I wrote the academic chapters of Thriving at College. An excerpt: The doctrine of vocation is the theology of the Christian life. It solves the much-vexed problems of the relationship between faith and works, Christ and culture, how Christians are to live in the world. Less theoretically, vocation is the key to strong marriages and successful parenting. It contains the Christian … [Read more...] about Gene Veith – A Primer on Vocation
Interview with Sally Lloyd-Jones by Kathy Keller
A half-hour interview of Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of the award-winning The Jesus Storybook Bible , conducted by Kathy Keller, wife of Pastor Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC. [Click below - they'll ask you for an e-mail address, then you can watch it. Nothing happens for the first 70 seconds...skip them.] … [Read more...] about Interview with Sally Lloyd-Jones by Kathy Keller