I'm finishing up a paper on Desiring God by John Piper. Our assignment is to respond to this critique published by Rev. Peter Masters in 2002. I learned that the audience for my essay is one who has already read Desiring God, such that I am not supposed to spend a great deal of time explaining the book's thesis. Since I had to pull that material from my paper, I thought I'd post it here for the benefit of any who may not have yet read Desiring God. Here it is. … [Read more...] about Primer to Desiring God
Justification by faith alone
“Disaster will surely result from denying or obscuring faith as the alone instrument of justification, both present and future.” - Richard Gaffin, By Faith, Not by Sight (Waynesboro, Georgia: Paternoster Press, 2006), page 105. John Piper recently gave this strong sermon, and published this incisive essay on matters pertaining to justification, faith, and Christian obedience. To both of which I say a hearty Amen! … [Read more...] about Justification by faith alone
Update: Albert Mohler on Charity in America
It turns out that Dr. Albert Mohler interviewed Arthur Brooks yesterday about his book, which I previously mentioned. … [Read more...] about Update: Albert Mohler on Charity in America
Americans: Cheap or Charitable?
ABC News just ran a very interesting news broadcast called "Are Americans Cheap? Or Charitable?" There was extended discussion with Arthur Brooks, a professor of public administration at Syracuse University. Brooks struck me as a very reasonable man. He has just published a book called Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism. Some of the findings: 1. Working poor conservatives, on a percentage basis, give more than the average middle class American and far more than those of liberal persuasion (who are more likely to think it's the government's job to … [Read more...] about Americans: Cheap or Charitable?
Congressman to take oath of office on Koran
Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress (representing a district of Minneapolis, MN), has announced that he will not take his oath of office on the Bible, but on the bible of Islam, the Koran. Dennis Prager explains why he should not be allowed to do so. 1. First, it is an act of hubris that perfectly exemplifies multiculturalist activism -- my culture trumps America's culture. 2. Plenty of Jewish elected officials (who do not embrace the New Testament) have taken their oaths on the Bible. 3. Plenty of secular officials (even atheists) have taken their oaths on the … [Read more...] about Congressman to take oath of office on Koran
Alex and Brett Harris speak out With One Voice
Alex and Brett Harris are recipients of six national championships in high school speech and debate. Through their blogging, speaking, and writing, they are exhorting their peers to "stop wasting the teen years and to rebel against the low expectations of an ungodly culture." A little bit about their family: Their father, Gregg Harris, is a well-known homeschool author and speaker. He is also a teaching elder at Household of Faith Community Church. Their mother, Sono Harris, is an accomplished speaker and speech coach. Their older brother, Joshua Harris, is senior pastor of Covenant Life … [Read more...] about Alex and Brett Harris speak out With One Voice