Brian Borgman:In the final chapter of Isaiah we are told that God looks with favor on those who are humble and contrite in spirit and who tremble at His Word (Isa. 66:2b). The one who knows he has nothing to offer, who sees his own sin and that he really needs help, this is the one God looks on with favor. The next description is he trembles at God’s Word. He who sees the awful majesty of God in the Word and his own sin in light of that majesty, the one who is cut deeply, wounded and humbled under the Word, this is the one to whom God says, “I am pleased with you.” The Word comes to each of us … [Read more...] about Trembling Joy in the Christian Life
NCAA Seeks to Expand March Madness to 68 Teams
This past week the NCAA announced a new $10.8 billion, 14-year deal with CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting for the men's, Division 1, post-season college basketball tournament affectionately called March Madness. Starting next year, all games will be shown live across four national networks – CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. And the number of teams permitted into the tournament will be expanded from 64 to 68. The decision remains tentative, pending the April 29 meeting of the Division I Board of Directors. I heard a rumor that at one time expanding it to 96 teams was being considered. What would … [Read more...] about NCAA Seeks to Expand March Madness to 68 Teams
Tom Schreiner, N.T. Wright, Frank Thielman
Tom Schreiner will take John Piper's place in an ETS panel this Fall in Atlanta. The other panelists will be N.T. Wright and Frank Thielman. HT: JT … [Read more...] about Tom Schreiner, N.T. Wright, Frank Thielman
Runner Flips Over Catcher To Score Run
Check out this amazing head-up base running which led to a run: the runner actually flipped over the catcher to score! … [Read more...] about Runner Flips Over Catcher To Score Run
Mark Dever in SBTS Chapel
Mark Dever recently gave a message on children from Mark 10:13-16: HT: Denny Burk … [Read more...] about Mark Dever in SBTS Chapel
Why a Reformed Bible College at Ligonier?
Fowler White explains why Ligonier Academy (which currently offers a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree program and adult non-degree certificate programs) is starting an Undergraduate Studies division, with four-year and two-year undergraduate programs now accepting applications for Fall 2011. Undergraduate programs will be offered in the following three areas: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies … [Read more...] about Why a Reformed Bible College at Ligonier?