Theology

A Model of Christian Maturity: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13 is an engaging look at the Apostle Paul in the strength of his weakness. This biblical passage contains one of Paul's most passionate defenses of his ministry against false teachers. The publisher's description: How do some of the apostle Paul's most passionate words help us to understand our lives as Christians today? According to Bible scholar D. A. Carson, 2 Corinthians 10-13 most clearly reveals Paul's heart and mind. It contains well-known passages, such as Paul's description of his thorn in the flesh and an intense … [Read more...] about D.A. Carson’s Latest Book

I came across this paraphrase from John Newton's “Some Blemishes in Christian Character” on Tim Keller's Vision blog archive and found them penetrating. See if you can recognize your loved ones -- or, more importantly, yourself! “Austerus” is inflexibly and invariably true to her principles, but there is a harshness in manner that makes her more admired than loved. Her intimate friends know that she is no stranger to humility, but those friends are few. Others think her proud, dogmatic and self-important, with a cynical air. “Humanus” is generous and benevolent, but if you entrust him with a … [Read more...] about John Newton on Character Blemishes

I was honored by the request to live blog the plenary sessions of the Children Desiring God Conference, which kicks off in less than a week. Live blog posts will appear on the Desiring God blog as well as here (by permission from DG). Conference Theme: How Great a Salvation The theme for this conference, "How Great a Salvation," was chosen out of a desire to lead children toward a biblical understanding of salvation. The nature of our evangelistic appeals—the words we use to explain salvation, and the assumptions we make in teaching children—will shape their understanding of the gospel for … [Read more...] about Children Desiring God Conference – April 26-28

Adrian Warnock points to what sounds like a great conference (particularly for those on the other side of the pond): A 2008 New Word Alive Conference will be from April 7-11 at Hafan Y Mor Family Holiday Park, Pwllheli, North Wales. Confirmed speakers include D.A. Carson, John Piper, and Terry Virgo. There is a capacity for over 5000 attendees, says Warnock. The Conference is sponsored by UCCF and the Keswick Convention, and not Spring Harvest (which has historically been involved). In his post, Adrian points to a fresh split in UK Evangelicalism which may have prompted the formation of … [Read more...] about New Word Alive Conference – April 2008