This is a classic which my wife Marni introduced me to: … [Read more...] about That’s My King
Did Jesus Spend Saturday Night in Hell?
The Apostles Creed begins: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead.Many of us were raised with the notion that Jesus went to hell on Friday after dying on the cross. For a day and a half, he preached in hell before his resurrection on Sunday. The Scriptural support given for this view primarily comes from a few passages … [Read more...] about Did Jesus Spend Saturday Night in Hell?
Tim Keller on “The End of Christian America”
Jon Meacham of Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled "The End of Christian America." Mr. Meacham was picking up on the recent American Religious Identification Survey 2008. One of the interesting findings of that survey was that "in 1990, 86% of American adults identified as Christians while only 76% do so in 2008." Meacham's story mentions Dr. Albert Mohler several times. Dr. Mohler has also responded to Meacham. This morning, apparently in honor of Good Friday, Tim Keller was hosted by the MSNBC show "Morning Joe." Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on “The End of Christian America”
A Good Friday Conversation With Death
From John Piper: CHRISTIAN: Hello, Death, my old enemy. My old slave-master. Have you come to talk to me again? To frighten me? I am not the person you think I am. I am not the one you used to talk to. Something has happened. Let me ask you a question, Death. Where is your sting? DEATH, sneeringly: My sting is your sin. Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about A Good Friday Conversation With Death
O Sacred Head Now Wounded
From The Center of Church Music, which also provides the hymn's background: O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! 'Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, vouchsafe to me Thy grace. What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest … [Read more...] about O Sacred Head Now Wounded
Angels’ Rookie Pitcher Nick Adenhard Has Died
Sports Illustrated and CNN are reporting the tragic breaking news that Nick Adenhard, a very promising rookie pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was among three people to die in a car crash in Fullerton, CA this morning. CNN observes that "Hours earlier, Adenhart, 22, pitched 6 scoreless innings in his first start for the Angels this season. He was considered one of the top prospects in the major leagues." It is a vivid reminder that we are but vapors and mists that appear "for a little time and then vanish" (James 4:13-17). … [Read more...] about Angels’ Rookie Pitcher Nick Adenhard Has Died