Complementing the other Tim Keller videos I've posted about his new book, The Reason For God, Tim Keller shares a panel with several faculty members from Westminster Theological Seminary, and discusses what gave rise to the book, the challenges of evangelism (and apologetics) today, and more. Pastor Keller was once a professor at Westminster. (HT: Tullian Tchividjian) … [Read more...] about Tim Keller at Westminster Theological Seminary
Albert Mohler on Church-Based Pastoral Training
Dr. Mohler writes a brief history of pastoral training, arguing that seminaries must be accountable to churches, and that churches must also take pains to train those who seek ministerial employment: The role of theological seminaries remains crucial for the education and training of Christian ministers. At its best, the seminary is an intentional gathering of Christian scholars who are dedicated to the preparation of ministers, committed to biblical truth, gifted in modeling and teaching the tasks of ministry, and passionate about the Gospel. No other educational institution exists to serve … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on Church-Based Pastoral Training
Shout to The Lord on American Idol
Josh Harris offers some balanced thoughts on the recent singing of Shout to the Lord on American Idol:Here's reality: we live in a secular, pluralistic society. We need to be good neighbors to agnostics and atheists and people of other religions. Christian faith and practice shouldn't be forced on others. And we shouldn't be overly surprised when "gospel" music that is very meaningful to believers is co-opted and used in secular settings by people who don't have personal faith in Jesus. How many times has Amazing Grace been sung and loved by people who don't really grasp its truth? Like it or … [Read more...] about Shout to The Lord on American Idol
Peggy Noonan on the Presidential Candidates
The upshot: Clinton is finished, regardless of what happens in Pennsylvania next week. She's already been branded as dishonest and manipulative. Obama has won the day for now, but he will have to overcome the two-fold stigma of inexperience and elitism to beat McCain. Most provocatively, Noonan discusses the pros and cons of McCain publicly pursuing a one-term Presidency. The entire essay is clear, compelling, and engaging. … [Read more...] about Peggy Noonan on the Presidential Candidates
R.C. Sproul and Others on Pastoral Discouragement
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Thabiti Anyabwile: Race and Unity with Adam and Christ
I'm enjoying an outstanding message that Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile preached earlier this week at the Together For The Gospel Conference. Entitled Bearing the Image: Identity, the Work of Christ, and the Church, Thabiti provocatively argues that race is a figment of our imagination. We are all members of the human race (i.e., descendants of Adam). Therefore, race is neither a theological nor biological reality. Race is to be distinguished from ethnicity. Genesis 10 speaks to the rise of ethnicities, not the rise of races. With all humanity, we share unity in Adam. With Christians, we possess … [Read more...] about Thabiti Anyabwile: Race and Unity with Adam and Christ