Dorothy Sayers, a contemporary of C.S. Lewis, wrote a penetrating essay entitled Why Work? published as a chapter in the volume Creed or Chaos? Why Christians Must Choose Either Dogma or Disaster (Or, Why It Really Does Matter What You Believe). Tim Keller referred to Sayers in his sermon on work (about which I previously posted). Sayers writes: What is the Christian understanding of work? I should like to put before you two or three propositions arising out of the doctrinal position which I stated at the beginning: namely, that work is the natural exercise and function of man -- the … [Read more...] about Dorothy Sayers on Doctrine of Vocation
Theology
David Powlison: What is Biblical Counseling?
A four-part seminar by David Powlison delivered at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The title of the seminar is "What Is Biblical Counseling?" … [Read more...] about David Powlison: What is Biblical Counseling?
Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton
Is here. The interview covers: What Is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism? Why You Can't "Be" the Gospel What We Should Learn From the Mainline Denominations Is the New Perspective on Paul Dangerous? Why Is the Resurgence of Reformed Theology Encouraging? Michael Horton's Advice to the Young Reformed What Is the Greatest Theological Challenge Facing the Next Generation of Pastors? Building a Kingdom vs. Receiving a Kingdom The Gospel-Driven Life … [Read more...] about Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton
Surprised by Grace by Tullian Tchividjian
Josh Harris gives Tullian's new book, Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels (which unpacks the gospel in a retelling of the Old Testament story of Jonah), a warm recommendation. … [Read more...] about Surprised by Grace by Tullian Tchividjian
Hallelujah! All I Have Is Christ!
If you remember John Piper's message at Together For the Gospel 2010, you'll call that he repeated the refrain of this song a few times:Hallelujah! All I have is Christ Hallelujah! Jesus is my life Here are the lyrics to the song (from the album Looked Upon): I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I knew the way. The sin that promised joy and life Had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own A rebel to Your will. And if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still. But as I ran my hell-bound race Indifferent to the cost You looked upon my helpless state And led me to … [Read more...] about Hallelujah! All I Have Is Christ!
Family Integrated Churches
The issue of family integrated churches (FICs) comes up for my wife and/or I every 2-3 months, it seems. Someone mentions a resource, or a common practice, or a conference, or a book, and asks our opinion. Having published a bit on singleness and marriage, and having taking the position that marriage is normative apart from a special gifting for celibacy, many have associated my thinking as being consistent with that of FICs. At the outset, one must acknowledge that FICs are by no means monolithic. But there are a few over-arching similarities, sufficient to warrant respectful use of the … [Read more...] about Family Integrated Churches