Crossway is releasing a 700 page volume, with 19 contributors, on the doctrine of the atonement. If you've ever wrestled with this issue, this is the book for you. Here's the publisher's description: There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called limited atonement today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from a host of respected theologians, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue … [Read more...] about From Heaven He Came and Sought Her
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John Piper on Prophecy and Charismatic Abuses
John Piper responds to John MacArthur and Strange Fire
Here is John Piper's brief response: John MacArthur indeed called Piper's thoughts on tongues and prophecy "an anomaly"--the interaction about Piper begins about 42 minutes into their second Q&A. … [Read more...] about John Piper responds to John MacArthur and Strange Fire
Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
I previously highlighted the first part of this interview. Here's an excerpt from part 2 (note that I'm only quoting a portion of MacArthur's answer). There are many areas of doctrine in which well-respected, godly theologians hold opposing views, and the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are just one of them. Again, we are thinking here of the best and most gospel-centered of the continuationists. Why focus on this area now when it threatens to inhibit unity and further divide true believers? Why not focus on baptism or eschatology or another issue? (MacArthur explains, at length, … [Read more...] about Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
Tim Challies Interviews MacArthur on Strange Fire Conference
Tim Challies has begun what apparently might be a multi-part interview with John MacArthur about his recent controversial Strange Fire conference. Here's an example of a question, and an excerpt of MacArthur's response. In his review of your book, Thomas Schreiner says that you painted with too broad a brush and failed to acknowledge some of the good qualities of the reformed continuationist movement. He says, “The clarion call of warning should be modified with clearer and more forthright admissions that many charismatics adhere to the gospel and are faithful to God’s Word.” How would … [Read more...] about Tim Challies Interviews MacArthur on Strange Fire Conference
Luther and the Reformation: Free R.C. Sproul Downloads
“On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther tacked up 95 theses on the church door at Wittenberg. With this act, he hoped to provoke a discussion among the scholars about the abuses of the indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church. He was not trying to create a public furor by any means, but within a fortnight, these theses had spread through the country like wildfire. The last thing Luther had in mind was to start some kind of major controversy, but nevertheless major controversy did begin.” —R.C. Sproul In honor of Reformation Day, Ligonier Ministries is offering the downloadable edition of R.C. … [Read more...] about Luther and the Reformation: Free R.C. Sproul Downloads