By now you've likely heard about President Obama's gaffe on the Jay Leno show, comparing Obama's bowling performance to the Special Olympics. Though self-depreciating, the comment was insulting to the millions of Americans born with various challenges such as Down Syndrome. Justin Reimer responds with a pointed yet gracious open letter to the President. My life has been deeply impacted by the life of my son, Elisha who has Down Syndrome. Each day he brings joy to our home and has brought numerous spiritual blessings. Most importantly, Elisha is just as much created in the image of God as the … [Read more...] about Special Olympians – The Dignity of Every Life
The Sin of Infant Baptism – Mark Dever & Scott Clark
In an article in the latest 9Marks e-journal, Mark Dever makes this statement: "I have many dear paedo-baptists friends from whom I have learned much. Yet I see their practice as a sinful (though sincere) error from which God protects them by allowing for inconsistency in their doctrinal system, just as he graciously protects me from consistency with my own errors."It is a statement that has gotten him in trouble with several upstanding bloggers. That said, in my humble opinion, it is really nothing new or controversial (as Dever has sought to explain in this follow up post). Those who (by … [Read more...] about The Sin of Infant Baptism – Mark Dever & Scott Clark
Ligonier National Conference – R.C. Sproul (II)
Dr. R.C. Sproul closed out the conference speaking on the theme A Consuming Fire: Holiness, Wrath and Justice. INTRODUCTION Very few believe in the holiness of God. And if they do, few add the concept of justice to holiness. And fewer have a concept of the wrath of God. It is far more common to believe that the love of God trumps the justice and the wrath of God. We generally assume grace. We no longer think grace is amazing. We no longer think God is holy, or a God of justice, or a God who expresses wrath. I CHRONICLES 13 - THE DEATH OF UZZAH Dr. Sproul took us to I Chronicles 13:1-12. … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – R.C. Sproul (II)
Ligonier National Conference – Q&A Session III
The panel consisted of D.A. Carson, Derek Thomas, Robert Godfrey, and Thabiti Anyabwile. John Duncan moderated. 1. Why do we de-emphasize general revelation in the Reformed theology tradition? I'm not sure we do, but we should note both the value of general revelation and its inadequacy. General revelation gives the knowledge of God's nature but it is insufficient to save. 2. What if we are in a hostile work environment (closed to the gospel)? Be gracious and winsome and thankful that you are interacting with those who must be won. You have to love these people. If you are afraid of them, … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Q&A Session III
Ligonier National Conference – Derek Thomas
Derek W.H. Thomas is the John Richards Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss. He is also the minister of teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson and editorial director for The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. Among Dr. Thomas’ many books are God Strengthens: Ezekiel Properly Explained, … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Derek Thomas
Ligonier National Conference – D.A. Carson
Donald A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. He is a widely sought-after conference speaker and teacher, and he is known in the church for his excellence in scholarship and passion for the biblical Gospel. Dr. Carson has authored more than forty-five books including The Gagging of God, Scripture and Truth, and the commentary on Matthew in the Expositors' Biblical Commentary series. In addressing the topic A Holy Nation: The Church's High Calling, Dr. Carson read I Peter 2:4-10. INTRODUCTION In addition to our individual … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – D.A. Carson