Dr. Mohler responds to the firestorm in the media over his recent article on homosexuality. In my opinion, Dr. Mohler is one of the foremost Christian thinkers in our day on the theological and pastoral implications of homosexuality. He compassionately and biblically addresses both practicing homosexuals and sincere Christians who struggle (for whatever reason) with same-sex attraction patterns. I commend his articles to all who are seeking to wrestle with this issue. For pastors seeking to counsel such individuals, Mohler's insights are a must-read. (HT: Between Two Worlds) … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on Homosexuality
Theology
Os Guinness – coming to the Twin Cities
When: April 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM Occasion: 25th Anniversary of the MacLaurin Institute Topic: Can Freedom Last Forever? The Cost of Forgetting the Framers’ Foundational Conviction Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church—Mounds View Campus (5151 Program Avenue, Mounds View, MN 55112) Also: Dr. Guinness will deliver a noon lecture the same day on A World Safe for Diversity: Living with Our Deepest Differences in an Age of Pluralism, in Room 275, Nicholson Hall (on the campus of the University of Minnesota). Both talks are free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about Os Guinness – coming to the Twin Cities
By Faith Alone
The issue of justification by faith alone is batted around a lot these days, given the influence of the New Perspective(s) on Paul exposed by folks like N.T. Wright, who develop their theology from scholars such as E.P. Sanders and James D.G. Dunn. But there's another movement that seems to dovetail with the New Perspective(s) on Paul (NPP), but receive less press. It is called the Federal Vision, and it can be found within the ranks of some Presbyterian churches. Speaking of which, Pastor Doug Wilson has been debating with Westminster Professor Scott Clark for sometime now over at the … [Read more...] about By Faith Alone
Theological/Pastoral Discussion – Piper/Dever
I've received several e-mails recently from men aspiring to go into the ministry. If you're in that situation, being a regular recipient of the Nine Marks newsletters is an absolute must. They only come out six times a year (every other month), but they are jam-packed full of outstanding literature that is both theologically rich and deeply practical/pastoral. Here is a link to the latest issue (which is also available in PDF format). It deals with the issue of elders, the work of the eldership, and the training of elders and deacons. Speaking of Nine Marks, one of the many things … [Read more...] about Theological/Pastoral Discussion – Piper/Dever
The Faithful Preacher – Thabiti Anyabwile
Tim Challies reviews The Faithful Preacher - a biographical presentation by Thabiti Anyabwile of Lemuel Haynes, Daniel Payne and Francis Grimké, three African-American pastors from the 18th century who hailed from the Reformed, puritan school of theology and ministry. This book sounds really good. (Note: Though Amazon lists it as not yet available, it should be stocked in just a few days.) Here are the blurbs: “Do yourself a favor; read this book, and share it with others.” Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church “Thabiti Anyabwile introduces us to past African-American voices … [Read more...] about The Faithful Preacher – Thabiti Anyabwile
Five Love/Lust Languages
David Powlison provides an insightful and penetrating review of The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Excerpt: Up to a point, 5LL can be informative, correcting ignorance about how people differ from each other, and making you more aware of patterns of expectation that you and others bring to the table. . . . But speaking love languages is surely not the whole story. In fact, it is practical, immoral wisdom—manipulation or pandering or both—when it becomes the whole story. Part of considering the interests of others is to do them tangible good. But then to really love them, you usually … [Read more...] about Five Love/Lust Languages