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R.C. Sproul on Abortion

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The twentieth anniversary edition of R.C. Sproul's book Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue came out a few months ago, and it would be a worthwhile read for any who seek an intelligent perspective on the issue. Here is a 23-minute video with Dr. Sproul discussing the issue: R.C. Sproul Discusses the Issue of Abortion from Ligonier on Vimeo. HT: JT … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul on Abortion

Top Ten Theology and Church Stories from 2010

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Collin Hansen has compiled what constitute, in his mind, the top ten theology and church stories from 2010: 10. Crystal Cathedral Files for Bankruptcy 9. BioLogos Stirs Debate Over Evolution 8. Philip Ryken Becomes President of Wheaton College 7. Liberty Removes Ergun Caner as Seminary President 6. Matt Chandler Fights Malignant Brain Tumor 5. Glenn Beck Grabs the Religious Right’s Megaphone 4. David Platt Pricks the Evangelical Conscience with ‘Radical’ 3. John Piper Takes Leave of Absence 2. Wright Clarifies Justification Views in ETS Debate 1. Francis Chan Steps Down from … [Read more...] about Top Ten Theology and Church Stories from 2010

Ligonier Academy Undergraduate Bible College

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The Ligonier Academy is slated to admit its first class of undergraduate students in Fall 2011. Dr. Keith Mathison was kind enough to answer a few questions for us about the program(s). The undergraduate arm of the Ligonier Academy is set-up along the lines of a Bible college. Is that right? How would you describe its distinctives? The undergraduate program does essentially follow a Bible college model. There is a core curriculum that every Bachelor’s level student is required to take. The core curriculum is 78 credit hours. Students also choose a specialization in either biblical studies … [Read more...] about Ligonier Academy Undergraduate Bible College

John Frame: The Doctrine of the Word of God

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The latest installment in John Frame's Theology of Lordship series, The Doctrine of the Word of God, is now available. Frame writes that it is the "last planned volume of the series." John Piper says of Dr. Frame, "I thank God for raising up John Frame in our day. We are the wiser, the more biblical, and the healthier because of it. And because he has written so deeply and so well about such great truths about a great God, this will, I believe, be the testimony of generations to come." Two endorsements (among many others): "The fourth volume in John Frame’s Theology of Lordship series, The … [Read more...] about John Frame: The Doctrine of the Word of God

A Practical Guide to Listening to Sermons: $1

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This new little booklet called Listen Up!: A Practical Guide to Listening to Sermons is currently on sale $1 from WTS Books. The sale only lasts until Friday, Sept. 24th @ 11:59 PM. It looks fantastic. Here is the publisher's description: Why on earth does anyone need a guide on how to listen to sermons? Don't we simply need to 'be there' and stay awake? Yet Jesus said: 'Consider carefully how you listen.' The fact is, much more is involved in truly listening to Bible teaching than just sitting and staring at the preacher. Christopher Ash outlines seven ingredients for healthy listening. He … [Read more...] about A Practical Guide to Listening to Sermons: $1