Though the American Spectator has spawned a lot of buzz, the Associated Press reports a denial from Dr. James Dobson that a Huckabee endorsement is imminent. "I know Mike Huckabee personally," Dobson said. "I like him. We talk on the phone. I don't mean to be disparaging to him at all." Huckabee released a statement saying his campaign was not the source of information about a Dobson announcement, and said he had spoken with Dobson about it. Apparently, a radio program taped today and to be aired Monday will say that Dr. Dobson isn't close to endorsing a candidate and if he does it likely … [Read more...] about Dobson Denies Endorsement of Huckabee Imminent
Donald E. Wildmon Endorses Huckabee
Donald E. Wildmon, founder of the American Family Association, has endorsed Gov. Mike Huckabee for President. "I feel that Gov. Huckabee understands the needs of our country and has the ability to lead us in meeting those needs," Wildmon said. … [Read more...] about Donald E. Wildmon Endorses Huckabee
Bella Coming To More Theatres
Buoyed by its success in an initial number of limited markets, Bella is now coming to theaters all over the USA. It sounds fantastic; my wife and I plan to see it this next Friday. Previous links on Bella: Brief Intro, First Things and Eduardo Verástegui, and Alex and Brett Harris on Bella (HT: The Rebelution) … [Read more...] about Bella Coming To More Theatres
Charles Spurgeon on Penal Substitution
From "The Blood of Sprinkling (part 1)": "If ever there should come a wretched day when all our pulpits shall be full of modern thought, and the old doctrine of a substitutionary sacrifice shall be exploded, then will there remain no word of comfort for the guilty or hope for the despairing. Hushed will be for ever those silver notes which now console the living, and cheer the dying; a dumb spirit will possess this sullen world, and no voice of joy will break the blank silence of despair. The gospel speaks through the propitiation for sin, and if that be denied, it speaketh no more. Those … [Read more...] about Charles Spurgeon on Penal Substitution
Randy Alcorn Endorses Huckabee for President
Randy Alcorn, Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, and a man I deeply admire, announces his support of Mike Huckabee for President. Alcorn begins by explaining that he has never been into politics, having met a few charlatans that understandably soured him a bit. He notes: Today, I am less enthusiastic about political parties than I’ve ever been. I’m a Republican largely because I adamantly oppose abortion. But my concern for the poor, racial justice and the environment—all of which have a strong biblical basis—make me sometimes identify more with the concerns of Democrats (though I … [Read more...] about Randy Alcorn Endorses Huckabee for President
The Future of Justification – Now Available
John Piper's latest book, The Future of Justification, is finally here. The best price I've seen for it is $11.99. I previously introduced the book. Here's (in a nutshell) what I said: Historically, Protestants have believed that the moment a person placed his or her faith in Jesus Christ (as the God-man who lived and died as a substitute for sinners), that individual received the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This righteousness is "imputed" or transferred to their account. From then on, God looks upon the person as possessing the very righteousness of Jesus Christ. N.T. Wright has … [Read more...] about The Future of Justification – Now Available