Dr. Albert Mohler takes on the recent "remix" of atheistic beliefs and arguments from the likes of Dawkins, Harris, and the others. A concise read (112 pages), this should be a great help for skeptics and Christians alike. The publisher's description: A leading Christian intellectual explores the newest strain of atheism, its foremost thinkers, the cultural conditions that have bred it, and how Christians should respond. Something has changed in American culture. What for years was a little-regarded belief system—atheism—has now gained a large, and increasing, national hearing through the … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler Takes On The New Atheists
Tim Keller on The Doctrine of Hell
This short article on the biblical support, logical necessity, appropriateness and inevitability of hell for those who reject God and Christ is an extremely helpful read. It will benefit Christians and non-Christians alike. For an extended version, see the appropriate section of Keller's The Reason For God. (HT: Tullian Tchividjian) By the way, Keller has a forthcoming book (Oct 2008) called The Prodigal God, which is available now for pre-order (HT: JT). It is an extended reflection on Christ's well known parable of the profligate son and his legalistic older brother (Luke 15:11-32). … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on The Doctrine of Hell
Game Day For The Glory of God
This looks like a much-needed book on a much-neglected topic: How to glorify God in the participation and enjoyment of sports. The publisher's description: This book gives biblical guidance on playing, watching, and discussing sports in a God-glorifying manner, helping believers grow in both their love for God and their passion for holiness. Scripture calls Christians to do everything for the glory of God. That means every thought, every word, and every deed are to be done in a way that brings pleasure and honor to him. Believe it or not, this includes playing, watching, and talking sports! … [Read more...] about Game Day For The Glory of God
Pew Forum’s Religious Survey: Rampant Relativism
The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey recently conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has attracted a fair amount of attention (e.g., it came up in the Keller interview I recently mentioned). One prominent finding in this 35,000 participant survey is that most Americans have a non-dogmatic approach when it comes to interpreting the tenets of their own religion. Among Protestants, 83% in mainline churches think that many religions can lead to eternal life. Among evangelicals, 57% believe the same thing. In fact, the survey indicated that "only among Mormons (57%) and Jehovah’s … [Read more...] about Pew Forum’s Religious Survey: Rampant Relativism
Keith Mathison on Humility
Keith Mathison reviews C.J. Mahaney's book Humility: True Greatness. … [Read more...] about Keith Mathison on Humility
Tim Keller Interview in Christianity Today
Susan Wunderink of Christianity Today interviews pastor and author Tim Keller about his (outstanding) book The Reason for God and his apologetics ministry in general. Excerpt: You reject marketing apologetics like, "Christianity is better than the alternatives, so choose Christianity." Why?Marketing is about felt needs. You find the need and then you say Christianity will meet that need. You have to adapt to people's questions. And if people are asking a question, you want to show how Jesus is the answer. But at a certain point, you have to go past their question to the other things that … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Interview in Christianity Today