Alex Chediak

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Theology

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

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I'm about 50 pages into Tullian Tchividjian's new book, Jesus + Nothing = Everything, and really enjoying it so far.   A few of the endorsements: “In an evangelical culture where so many of us are unaware that the gospel isn’t just what we believe to save us but also what sustains us and carries us into maturity, this book hammers home the gospel’s power for the believer. Whether you have been in church your whole life or recently converted, this book will fuel your affections for our great God and King.” - Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Highland Village, Texas; … [Read more...] about Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World

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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?

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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

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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

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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