Dr. Os Guinness will be discussing The Evangelical Manifesto today on the Albert Mohler Radio Program, which can be freely played or downloaded. On his blog, Dr. Mohler's explained why he has not signed the Manifesto. [HT: JT] … [Read more...] about Guinness on Albert Mohler Show
Os Guinness on Potential Evangelical Manifesto Concerns
I previously expressed my thoughts on the recently published Evangelical Manifesto. I was honored that Dr. Guinness, one of the document's originators, was willing to field a few questions from me on this matter. He permitted me to publish his response, only requesting that I mention these are "hasty responses on a hectic day! Above all we are not out to attack or exclude anyone, but to call for reforms that make us all better followers of Christ. So we hope people will not make knee-jerk reactions, but study, think , and pray." CHEDIAK: According to this AP article, Focus on the Family's … [Read more...] about Os Guinness on Potential Evangelical Manifesto Concerns
My Thoughts on the Evangelical Manifesto
Along with many others, I have read The Evangelical Manifesto with great interest. For the most part, I believe it reads extremely well. It speaks into a major (though sometimes unspoken) issue in our day: the gap between what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus and what secular society thinks of Christ-followers. The recent fast-selling book unChristian, for example, explains that "Mosaics and Busters (the generations that include late teens to early 30-somethings) believe Christians are judgmental, antihomosexual, hypocritical, too political and sheltered." Apparently … [Read more...] about My Thoughts on the Evangelical Manifesto
Responding to the Devastation in Myanmar
The latest estimate suggests over 100,000 fatalities from Cyclone Nargis, and the counting continues. To make matters worse, Myanmar's leaders are apparently unwilling, for the time being, to allow humanitarian or medical aid to enter their country. As the delay persists, the death toll is likely rising. In the face of this horrific disaster, John Piper offers six ways to respond: 1. Be softened to the pain nearby. 2. Pray for the followers of Christ in Myanmar. 3. Pray for the millions of unbelievers near the calamity and far from it. 4. Pray for those of us who live in the seeming … [Read more...] about Responding to the Devastation in Myanmar
What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace
This devotionally and doctrinally rich new title from the pen of pastor Rick Phillips (Greenville, SC) has two purposes. The first is to explain the doctrines of grace through a coherent exposition of Scripture. Phillips does not attempt an exhaustive study by any means; rather, he seeks to expound a few passages as they pertain to total depravity, unconditional election, definite atonement, effectual calling, and the perseverance of the saints. His goal is to succinctly explain both the message of Scripture on these matters as well as their practical implications. But Phillips goes … [Read more...] about What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace
Don’t Be A Wimp – The Danger of Helicopter Parents
The latest recording of The Boundless Show refers to a Slate article which tells the sad story of a helicopter parent. Entitled I Left My Son in San Francisco: Learning to quash my alpha-mother tendencies and let my kid grow up, Bonnie Goldstein writes of her 19 year-old son's failure to launch: I have been working on curbing my rather overbearing alpha-mother tendencies. During Nate's final year of high school, I impersonated him online, filling out and submitting 11 versions of the Common Application for undergraduate admission. The guidance counselor at his private school told parents … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Wimp – The Danger of Helicopter Parents