I previously introduced this new book (IVP Academic) edited by my colleague at California Baptist University, Dr. Christopher Morgan, and Robert Peterson (Professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary and a teaching elder in the PCA). Dr. Morgan was kind enough to allow an interview about the book: 1. When did you first become interested in the topic of the fate of the unevangelized? It is the outgrowth of my previous studies on hell. When I was working on my Ph.D., I noticed that a good portion of the rationale for evangelicals to minimize hell was linked to … [Read more...] about Faith Comes By Hearing – Chris Morgan Interviewed
Christ and Culture Revisited – D.A. Carson
D.A. Carson's latest book, Christ and Culture Revisited, will be released May 15. Tim Keller (an endorser) alluded to this book in a brief exchange awhile back. It should be very provocative and engaging. The publisher's description: Called to live in the world, but not to be of it, Christians must maintain a balancing act that becomes more precarious the further our culture departs from its Judeo-Christian roots. How should members of the church interact with such a culture, especially as deeply enmeshed as most of us have become? D. A. Carson applies his masterful touch to this problem. … [Read more...] about Christ and Culture Revisited – D.A. Carson
A Tale of Two Conferences
Bob Kauflin writes about his preparing to help facilitate worship at Together for the Gospel (April 15-17) and New Attitude (May 24-27). The conferences will feature similar speakers, but different musical styles. He notes: It struck me that these conferences demonstrate how we can celebrate the Gospel in different forms musically, but aim for the same goal - to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ in people’s hearts, minds, and wills. By God’s grace, the T4G conference isn’t going to be “stodgy and stifling,” and the New Attitude conference isn’t going to be “wild and shallow.” I … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Conferences
A Muslim Charter School in Minnesota
Katherine Kersten writes in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about the Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy (TIZA), a K-8 charter school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Though charter schools are public schools and by law must not endorse or promote religion, a one-time substitute teacher informed Kersten that TIZA seems to requires daily prayer from students (led by a full-time TIZA employee) and an "Islamic Studies" class at the end of the day. TIZA received $65,260 in government funds last year. World Magazine reports that the ACLU has apparently taken the right side on this one: In a letter to principal … [Read more...] about A Muslim Charter School in Minnesota
Theological Liberalism Weakens Seminaries
Dr. Albert Mohler insightfully comments on a NYT article which chronicles the financial and numerical turmoil of seminaries that embrace theological liberalism. Weak seminaries are the result of weak denominations and weak denominations are the inevitable fruit of theological liberalism (United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church USA, The Episcopal Church USA, etc.). The upshot is fascinating:"The nation has 165 seminaries, but 39 percent of seminary students attend just 20 of them. The 20 large institutions, all but two evangelical Christian, raise substantial money, have big endowments … [Read more...] about Theological Liberalism Weakens Seminaries
Impact of Religion on Sexuality at College Campuses
Donna Freitas, author of forthcoming Sex and the Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance, and Religion on America's College Campuses (Oxford University Press, April 11, 2008), writes an excellent article in today's Wall Street Journal on the impact of religion on the dating and sexual habits of college students: After conducting a national college survey of over 2,500 students, I found that among those who reported "hooking up" -- a range of sexually intimate acts, from kissing to intercourse, that occur outside a committed relationship -- at Catholic and nonreligious private and … [Read more...] about Impact of Religion on Sexuality at College Campuses