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Francis Beckwith Returns to Roman Catholicism

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Dr. Frank Beckwith has apparently returned to the Roman Catholic Church. I say "returned" because he was raised a Roman Catholic (his biographical info notes that he had a Roman Catholic education through high school). The reason this is newsworthy, in my opinion, is that he is currently the President of the Evangelical Theological Society (of which I am a student member). The word evangelical has historically been associated with Protestants, not Roman Catholics. I do not believe Dr. Beckwith has yet published an explanation of his reasons for "crossing the Tiber." However, his … [Read more...] about Francis Beckwith Returns to Roman Catholicism

Gravity and Gladness in Congregational Worship

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I've mentioned before that I'm taking a Practical Theology course at The Bethlehem Institute (seminary-level training vehicle of Bethlehem Baptist Church). I just completed my most recent assignment, which included attending Pastor John Piper's five-hour seminar on the topic Gravity and Gladness on Sunday Mornings: The Pursuit of God in Corporate Worship , as well as reading Chapters 1 and 7 in Let the Nations Be Glad! 2d ed.and Chapter 3 in Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. We were then required to write a paper of about 1,000 words arguing for our position on the use of … [Read more...] about Gravity and Gladness in Congregational Worship

Carine Mackenzie – Resources for Children

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Reflecting back on the Children Desiring God Conference, I wanted to commend three outstanding and inexpensive children books by Carine Mackenzie. With over 100 different titles in print and sales of over 3 million books, Carine's talent for retelling Bible stories has blessed countless children. Here are brief descriptions: My 1st Book of Bible Promises -- The promises of God provide solid ground for encouraging children when they are anxious or afraid. The promises of God help children learn to pray Bible-saturated prayers. This 64-page book recounts 50 promises. Each promise is … [Read more...] about Carine Mackenzie – Resources for Children

PCA Study Report on Federal Vision

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The PCA has published their "Report of Ad Interim Study Committee on Federal Vision (FV), New Perspective on Paul (NPP), and Auburn Avenue Theologies (AAT)." The Committee was tasked with this mission: “to determine whether these viewpoints and formulations [i.e., NPP and FV] are in conformity with the system of doctrine taught in the Westminster Standards, whether they are hostile to or strike at the vitals of religion, and to present a declaration or statement regarding the issues raised by these viewpoints in light of our Confessional Standards.” The report has three major sections that … [Read more...] about PCA Study Report on Federal Vision

Children Desiring God – V

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Children Desiring God Conference – Saturday Morning - April 28, 2007 After a stirring time of worship through song, Pastor Sam Crabtree introduced Pastor David Gerald Michael. David was born 53 years ago, the youngest of 4 children. From an early age, he aspired to become a gas station attendant and a pastor. He got in trouble in Sunday school for dismantling activities, and had trouble sitting still in the first and second grade. David responded in faith to the Lord Jesus at the age of 7. David eventually graduated from school and, along the way to the ministry, did log some hours as a … [Read more...] about Children Desiring God – V