Wayne Grudem's latest book looks fascinating: Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture. The book is divided into two parts: (1) Basic Principles and (2) Specific Issues. The first chapter (along with the table of contents and the preface) is available on-line. Grudem is a thoughtful Christian who is always worth reading. His arguments are carefully laid-out and always seek to be scripturally grounded. I'm looking forward to this book. Update: WTS Books is running a 40% off sale. HT: JT … [Read more...] about Wayne Grudem’s New Book on Politics and the Bible
Theology
What one thing would you change about seminary?
Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition poses this question to Albert Mohler, D.A. Carson, Jeff Louie, and Richard Pratt. … [Read more...] about What one thing would you change about seminary?
To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 3
David Sitton is the President of To Every Tribe, a ministry which has been planting churches among unreached people groups of Papua New Guinea and Mexico for many years now. The ministry is led by a distinguished board of directors and three executive officers. As it happens, they are seeking to hire a Director for their Center for Pioneer Church Planting. To Every Tribe is hosting a conference this October 22-23 entitled Reckless Abandon: For Jesus and The Nations. In light of this conference, and as a means of spreading the word about To Every Tribe, I'll be posting a three or four part … [Read more...] about To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 3
Orlando Sentinel Story on Sproul’s Influence on “New Calvinists”
Pretty good story by the Orlando Sentinel on R.C. Sproul's ministry and recent activities (new church facility, founding a Bible College) as they relate to the rising popularity of Calvinism among young evangelicals. HT: Chris Larson … [Read more...] about Orlando Sentinel Story on Sproul’s Influence on “New Calvinists”
To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 2
David Sitton is the President of To Every Tribe, a ministry which has been planting churches among unreached people groups of Papua New Guinea and Mexico for many years now. The ministry is led by a distinguished board of directors and three executive officers. As it happens, they are seeking to hire a Director for their Center for Pioneer Church Planting. To Every Tribe is hosting a conference this October 22-23 entitled Reckless Abandon: For Jesus and The Nations. In light of this conference, and as a means of spreading the word about To Every Tribe, I'll be posting a three or four part … [Read more...] about To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 2
You Never Stop Being A Parent – Jim Newheiser & Elyse Fitzpatrick
There are numerous good books on Christian parenting, aimed primarily at young children or even the teen years in particular. But Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick have done the church a great service by writing a book on parenting adult children. This theme is particularly important in our day with the twixter and adultolescence phenomena in full swing. Newheiser and Fitzpatrick give wise, biblical, nuanced counsel on how parents can and should carefully and lovingly release their children, like arrows, as they enter the adult years (Ps. 127:4). While many parents seek an unhealthy degree … [Read more...] about You Never Stop Being A Parent – Jim Newheiser & Elyse Fitzpatrick