Andy Naselli discusses what sounds like a great new book on Heaven: The authors give a road map to the book: We will treat five major biblical pictures or themes that portray heaven’s final state. Why did we choose these themes from among the many in Scripture? Because we find them compelling and encompassing of some of the others. We will trace each picture from Genesis to Revelation and will devote ten chapters to this task. We will allot two chapters apiece to each of the pictures: creation, rest, kingdom, presence, and glory. The first chapter devoted to each picture … [Read more...] about Life Everlasting: The Unfolding Story of Heaven
Theology
Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Muhammad’s
John Piper's post from 2006 is as relevant today as it was six years ago: What we saw this past week in the Islamic demonstrations over the Danish cartoons of Muhammad was another vivid depiction of the difference between Muhammad and Christ, and what it means to follow each. Not all Muslims approve the violence. But a deep lesson remains: The work of Muhammad is based on being honored and the work of Christ is based on being insulted. This produces two very different reactions to mockery. If Christ had not been insulted, there would be no salvation. This was his saving work: to be … [Read more...] about Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Muhammad’s
Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul – Part 2
Dr. R.C. Sproul has a new book out this past June with David C. Cook. It's called The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You. Here is part 2 of the interview we recently conducted. Keep reading to learn about a chance to get a free copy. (Read part 1.) What are the similarities between the temptation of Adam and the temptation of Jesus? The similarity is basically this: Satan attacked both of them at exactly the same point - the trustworthiness of the Word of God. In the Garden of Eden, Satan came to Eve saying, “Hath God said…?” and then he told her, “You will not … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul – Part 2
Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul
Dr. R.C. Sproul has a new book out this past June with David C. Cook. It's called The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You. I was honored by the opportunity to interview Dr. Sproul on this subject. Due to its length, I'll publish the second half tomorrow. Keep reading to learn about a chance to get a free copy. What motivated you to write The Work of Christ? Was it an area in which you perceived a lack of theological understanding among Christians? Was it motivated by pastoral concern? Well, the very first series that I did in the field of adult education was in … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. R.C. Sproul
2013 Ligonier National Conference: No Compromise
I've attended the last four Ligonier National Conferences. I thought they were great. But their 2013 conference just might be the most timely and provocative of them all. Listen as Dr. Sproul introduces it: … [Read more...] about 2013 Ligonier National Conference: No Compromise
Calvinists are not Logic Driven
John Piper: The Calvinists I have known (English Puritans, Edwards, Newton, Spurgeon, Packer, Sproul) are not logic driven, but Bible-driven. It’s the challengers who bring their logic to the Bible and nullify text after text. Branches are lopped off by “logic,” not exegesis. Who are the great enjoyers of paradox today? Who are the pastors and theologians who grab both horns of every biblical dilemma and swear to the God-Man: I will never let go of either. Not the Calvinism-critics that I meet. They read of divine love, and say that predestination cannot be. They read of human choice … [Read more...] about Calvinists are not Logic Driven