I read Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court shortly after the Coach passed away. While there is every indication that John Wooden was a serious and devout Christian, the first thing I noticed about the book is that the author (Steve Jamison) and/or the publisher (McGraw-Hill) seemed to downplay this, as should perhaps not be unexpected. Consequently, the moral aphorisms that fill the book come across as somewhat detached from the gospel of grace. That said, the book (as promised) was full of the wisdom of John Wooden. It wasn't really a biography, but a … [Read more...] about John Wooden – A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court
Liberty University and Ergun Caner
Justin Taylor has posted helpful background on the recent demotion of Ergun Caner, whose service as Dean of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary will end on June 30, 2010, after which Caner will remain on the faculty of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary as a professor: Here’s a quick recap of what we know. There are many more details than this, but the following highlights some of the salient facts, especially as they touch on the issue of whether or not Caner was trained as a jidhadist in Turkey. (For a fuller timeline, go here.) Caner has said that he was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and … [Read more...] about Liberty University and Ergun Caner
Manute Bol’s Radical Christianity
Manute Bol's life and death (at the age of 47) exemplified true greatness. Jon Shields writes in the Wall Street Journal: Bol's life and death throws into sharp relief the trivialized manner in which sports journalists employ the concept of redemption. In the world of sports media players are redeemed when they overcome some prior "humiliation" by playing well. Redemption then is deeply connected to personal gain and celebrity. It leads to fatter contracts, shoe endorsements, and adoring women. Yet as Bol reminds us, the Christian understanding of redemption has always involved lowering and … [Read more...] about Manute Bol’s Radical Christianity
A Primer on Limited (or Definite) Atonement
Check out this post for a good primer on why limited (or definite) atonement is both theologically, logically, and exegetically satisfying. … [Read more...] about A Primer on Limited (or Definite) Atonement
THINK Conference: Oct 1-3, 2010, Minneapolis, MN
Theme: "Think: The Life of the Mind & the Love of God" Date: October 1-3 Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Speakers: R. Albert Mohler, Jr., R. C. Sproul, Thabiti Anyabwile, Francis Chan, Rick Warren, John Piper Breakout Sessions: Randy Alcorn, Kevin DeYoung, Tullian Tchividjian, Matt Perman, N.D. Wilson Price: $135 through the end of June A pretty slick promo video, if you ask me: … [Read more...] about THINK Conference: Oct 1-3, 2010, Minneapolis, MN
Matt Chandler Seminar on Homosexuality
Beginning with an (accurate) acknowledgment that the Jennifer Knapp - Larry King Live interaction was not particularly profitable, Matt Chandler explains (in the first video) why he wanted to address the issue of homosexuality, even though it runs the risk of seeming to elevate one particular sin above others. In the first video, Chandler traces the creation-fall storyline in Genesis 2 and Romans 1, showing that heterosexual marriage was God's design and that homosexuality is an aspect of God "giving us over" to our idolatries. In the second presentation, Chalder gives six cogent, brief … [Read more...] about Matt Chandler Seminar on Homosexuality