Theology

I previously introduced Dr. Andy Naselli's important new book, Let Go and Let God? A Survey and Analysis of Keswick Theology, now available for pre-order from Logos. Dr. Naselli was kind enough to answer a few questions for us about his book, Keswick theology, and the believer's ongoing struggle with sin. I'll post part 1 of our interaction now, and a second and final installment sometime next week: Keswick theology teaches that, after salvation, one must pursue the second blessing. Having received it, can one lose this "second blessing"? If so, what would be the mark(s) of such a … [Read more...] about Interview with Andy Naselli (Part 1)

That last post on Ed Stetzer's take on the missiological benefits of denominations reminded me of great advice from Russell Moore to a pair of doctrinally divided Christians who are contemplating marriage. Calvin, a Reformed dispensationalist fundamentalist, and Aimee, a Pentecostal, have fallen in love and want to get married. Dr. Moore weighs in. … [Read more...] about Should We Marry If We’re Theologically Divided?

Bob Kaulfin sang this beautiful song at the recent NEXT Conference. It is a song for those with various forms of disabilities. The lyrics are below. You can listen to the song or download it. Within the womb I formed you I fashioned and made each part I thought of your fingers, your hands and your feet Your mouth, your lungs, your heart Though you might think that you’re different I made you the way that you are So you could discover the God who made you And find out all I am And though you might think you have limitations There are no limits with me When you turn your eyes to my … [Read more...] about Song for Those with Disabilities

Based on other books they've written, The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide to Raising a Family should be very helpful. Check out the sample pages, which includes a Foreword by Ted Tripp and the Table of Contents. Martha Peace is a conference speaker, Bible teacher, and biblical counselor to women through the Faith Biblical Counseling Center in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Stuart W. Scott is Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, a fellow of NANC, and has over 25 years experience in counseling and pastoral ministry. … [Read more...] about The Faithful Parent: Martha Peace & Stuart Scott

Over the years I've been remarkably impressed by the humility of those who lead Desiring God. They have made so much available for free on the Internet (at great expense to their organization), their prices on books consistently beat Amazon, John Piper receives absolutely no DG salary, and their notifications of financial need are extremely polite and rare. Which is why now, at a time that they are facing the possibility of budget cuts, would be a great time to help them, even with a small contribution. Here's Executive Director Jon Bloom's explanation of the situation: … [Read more...] about Please Consider Helping Desiring God