I've been really enjoying The Lord of Psalm 23 by David Gibson. It's a series of sermons Gibson preached on Psalm 23 which explore how Jesus Christ is our Shepherd, Companion, and Host. As a Shepherd, Christ provides for and leads His people. As a Companion, Christ is with us in our trials, our sufferings, and the valley of the shadow of death. As our Host, He invites us, and welcomes us, and "prepares us a table in the presence of our enemies." Here's a beautiful poem Gibson quotes in his book: The Lord my shepherd rules my lifeand gives me all I need;He leads me by refreshing … [Read more...] about Beautiful Poem on Psalm 23
Theology
Live Not By Lies
Dreher's thesis in Live Not By Lies is that Western society, and America in particular, is sliding towards a soft totalitarianism. A totalitarian state is "one that aspires to nothing less than defining and controlling reality." Soft totalitarianism appeals to pleasure and comfort more than threats of pain and punishment. It's more Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and less George Orwell's 1984. This soft totalitarianism, argues Dreher, will be supported by a nexus of big business (Fortune 500 companies and others), big tech - social media, and consumer habit data collection mechanisms in … [Read more...] about Live Not By Lies
Is Morality about Interference or Direction?
C.S. Lewis: "There is a story about a schoolboy who was asked what he thought God was like. He replied that, as far as he could make out, God was 'the sort of person who is always snooping around to see if anyone is enjoying himself and then trying to stop it'. And I am afraid that is the sort of idea that the word Morality raises in a good many people's minds: something that interferes, something that stops you having a good time. In reality, moral rules are directions for running the human machine." From Mere Christianity … [Read more...] about Is Morality about Interference or Direction?
Westminster’s Global Impact
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Christianity, the World’s Most Falsifiable Religion
Fantastic post by Michael Patton, author of Now That I'm a Christian: What It Means to Follow Jesus. Patton writes: The central claims of the Bible demand historic inquiry, as they are based on public events that can be historically verified. In contrast, the central claims of all other religions cannot be historically tested and, therefore, are beyond falsifiability or inquiry. They just have to be believed with blind faith. … [Read more...] about Christianity, the World’s Most Falsifiable Religion
Everyone’s a Theologian: New from R.C. Sproul
New from Dr. R.C. Sproul and Reformation Trust: Everyone's a Theologian. Each chapter is short enough to get through in one sitting. This is truly a systematic theology that any adult, young or old, can read and benefit from. See Professor David Murray's confession and commendation and learn more about the book. Update: Logos Bible Software is offering a pre-order discount on this resource. … [Read more...] about Everyone’s a Theologian: New from R.C. Sproul