Fowler White explains why Ligonier Academy (which currently offers a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree program and adult non-degree certificate programs) is starting an Undergraduate Studies division, with four-year and two-year undergraduate programs now accepting applications for Fall 2011. Undergraduate programs will be offered in the following three areas: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies … [Read more...] about Why a Reformed Bible College at Ligonier?
Theology
Francis Chan To Resign From Cornerstone
Francis Chan, Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, CA, will be resigning and stepping out in a new direction: Francis Chan is stepping out in faith... from Catalyst on Vimeo. HT: Z via JT … [Read more...] about Francis Chan To Resign From Cornerstone
Martin Luther at Diet of Worms: 489 years ago, today
On April 18, 1517, Martin Luther reappeared before the Diet of Worms, having spent the previous night agonizing over how to respond, and had this exchange with his examiner, Johann Eck: ECK: Martin, how can you assume that you are the only one to understand the sense of Scripture? Would you put your judgment above that of so many famous men and claim that you know more than they all? You have no right to call into question the most holy orthodox faith, instituted by Christ the perfect law-giver, proclaimed throughout the world by the apostles, sealed by the red blood of the martyrs, confirmed … [Read more...] about Martin Luther at Diet of Worms: 489 years ago, today
Tim Keller on Proverbs 3
Speaking of Proverbs, here are some great nuggets from Tim Keller on Proverbs 3: 1. Put your heart's deepest trust in God and his grace. Every day remind yourself of his unconditioned, covenantal love for you. Do not instead put your hopes in idols or in your own performance. (from Prov. 3:3-5a) 2. Submit your whole mind to the Scripture. Don't think you know better than God's word. Bring it to bear on every area of life. Become a person under authority. (from Prov. 3:5b-6) 3. Be humble and teachable toward others. Be forgiving and understanding when you want to be critical of them; be ready … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on Proverbs 3
Derek Kidner on Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs
I'm finding the subject-studies at the beginning of Kidner's Proverbs commentary to be helpful. Kidner examines God and man, wisdom, the fool, the sluggard, the friend, words, the family, life, and death. Here's an excerpt: If we could analyze the influences that build up a godly character to maturity, we might well find that the agencies which we call natural vastly outweighed those that we call supernatural. The book of Proverbs reassures us that this, if it is true, is no reflection on the efficacy of God's grace; for the hard facts of life, which knock some of the nonsense out of us, are … [Read more...] about Derek Kidner on Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs
John Piper at Together For The Gospel
The title that Piper chose for his Together For the Gospel message (which he gave at its beginning) was this: Did Jesus Preach Paul's Gospel? Here is the video: T4G 2010 -- Session 6 -- John Piper from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about John Piper at Together For The Gospel