David Sitton is a guest right now at the Desiring God Conference. Here's a lengthy interview I did with him a few years ago: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Check it out. … [Read more...] about Interview with David Sitton
Theology
Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World
The book of Ecclesiastes presents a realistic, nuanced view of life in a fallen world -- a life full of many wonderful pleasures, but one that is often marred with deep frustration. In it we find instruction on how we, as believers, ought to exercise godly enjoyment in our work, family, and the rest of creation--while finding ultimate meaning only in God (not his gifts). We learn that God is sovereign over this messy world, and that the guilty will not always go unpunished. My latest Boundless article has been titled When Life's Unfair. It seeks to unpack four aspects of life in a fallen … [Read more...] about Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World
What Is the Mission of the Church?
Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert have just published what looks like an absolutely outstanding book on an increasingly controversial subject in our day. What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission is on a 66-69% discount from WTS books until Saturday, September 10, 4 PM, EDT. A single copy of this 288 page paperback book is going for $5.99 and a case of five is selling for $4.99/each. The publisher's description reads: Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate … [Read more...] about What Is the Mission of the Church?
ESV Student Study Bible
I received a copy the other day and have really enjoyed looking through this excellent resource. Many students will benefit from this highly accessible and informative study Bible. It looks great, ready easily, and is full of interesting and spiritually insightful commentary. Here's a little video about it: ESV Student Study Bible from Crossway on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about ESV Student Study Bible
Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Horton reflects on the significance of Jobs' resignation--which, many believe, is almost certainly a harbinger of death: After battling pancreatic cancer, the Apple co-founder has finally resigned from the company and has resigned himself to one thing over which he has no control: death. Horton then steps back and reflects on what Jobs' and his technological work represents, as well as its limitations. An excerpt: This gospel not only saves us from our sins; it saves us from the feverish and ineffectual striving to make something of ourselves, to be something, to become immortal at … [Read more...] about Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
John Piper on the Campus Crusade for Christ name change
I think John Piper nails it. Here are two of his eight points: There is no parachurch movement or denomination where all the leaders are equally theologically astute or articulate or solid. Therefore, our alignment with, and support for, missionaries and churches should be discriminating. No one should be assumed as doctrinally sound because of being a part of any organization. Neither should we assume they are unsound. The individual is key to what the individual believes. In our support of missionaries at Bethlehem we are far more concerned with their personal beliefs and … [Read more...] about John Piper on the Campus Crusade for Christ name change