You just need to endure one short commercial to get to the clip. (HT: Denny Burk) … [Read more...] about Best Football Game Ending I Have Ever Seen
Pierced for Our Transgressions – Now Available in USA
If you live on the western side of the pond, you may have been waiting for Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. Through November 2, this 384-page work is available for only $15 from WTS books (the previous link). First published in England in response to Steve Chalke (who infamously described penal substitution as "cosmic child abuse"), this book has been widely touted as one of the most clear, compelling, and thorough defenses of penal substitution in our day. Read John Piper's Foreword and the book's first chapter. Here are some of the many … [Read more...] about Pierced for Our Transgressions – Now Available in USA
John Piper on NT Wright and Justification
The long-awaited interaction with N.T. Wright arrives November 1. I had the privilege of reading this book in draft form about nine months ago and found it to be a terrific blend of academic rigor and pastoral warmth. One of the many things I love about John Piper is his ability to clearly and compellingly answer the "so what?" question that lurks behind some of the more technical and theologically challenging issues of our day. And if ever there was a such an issue, this is it. So in the spirit of Dr. Piper, I'll attempt a brief, Theology 101-level explanation on why this book is timely … [Read more...] about John Piper on NT Wright and Justification
Joe Carter recants – supports Huckabee
Joe Carter explains why he has now withdrawn his support from Fred Thompson and gotten behind Mike Huckabee. Update: Carter co-authors an official endorsement along with Justin Taylor and Matthew Anderson. Their endorsement argues that Huckabee "appeals to the three legs of the conservative coalition"—social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, and defense conservatives. Read it and be convinced! … [Read more...] about Joe Carter recants – supports Huckabee
Gary Shavey interviews Mark Dever
Used to hearing Mark Dever conduct interviews? Gary Shavey turns it around and asks Mark to talk about his book What is a Healthy Church? … [Read more...] about Gary Shavey interviews Mark Dever
Mike Huckabee Speech to Values Voters
I had the privilege of sitting in for part of a conference call earlier this week with Governor Huckabee and numerous other bloggers. I was impressed with his showing at the Values Voters Straw Poll, where he secured more votes than all the other candidates combined (if we count only those voters actually in attendance). Most of what Huckabee says makes sense to me, including his Fair Tax plan. While I think his goal of being energy independent within ten years seems overly ambitious, it is laudable. In case you missed it, his speech to Values Voters is now available. Who are you voting … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Speech to Values Voters