Theology
Piper Clarifies Tornado Remarks
John Piper clarified his remarks on the tornado that ripped through Minneapolis, MN while the ELCA was having their national convention (during which they voted to allow for people in "publicly accountable, lifelong, monogamous, same-gender relationships to serve as rostered leaders of this church"). In a sense, he reiterated his remarks, which many have misunderstood. Piper notes:God’s message to me in my tornado [prostate cancer] was essentially the same as to the ELCA in theirs. My tornado was "a gentle but firm warning to me and all of us: Turn from every approval of sin in your life. … [Read more...] about Piper Clarifies Tornado Remarks
God’s Two Kingdoms
The relationship between an individual Christian, the local church (as a corporate gathering of believers), and the wider secular culture is frequently batted around these days. Kevin DeYoung and the folks at the White Horse Inn have provided something like an introduction/primer on this topic with their exchange in recent days. Here is the sequence of their interaction: 1. Kevin posts on Two Kingdom Theology and Neo-Kuyperians, offering some praise and critique for both. 2. The White Horse Inn folks reply; first, Jason Stellman; then, Darryl Hart. 3. Kevin offers some brief follow-up. HT: JT … [Read more...] about God’s Two Kingdoms
Tim Keller: The Gospel and The Poor
On July 22, the Reverend Tim Keller, of Redeemer Church in Manhattan, NYC, joined Here's Life Inner City to discuss "The Gospel and The Poor: A Case for Compassion" at the Campus Crusade for Christ U.S. Staff Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. Here is a 19-page PDF outline of his message. Tim Keller: The Gospel and the Poor: A Case for Compassion from Here's Life Inner City on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Tim Keller: The Gospel and The Poor
Worship God Conference Audio – Free Downloads
The WorshipGod Conference, an annual event held at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is devoted to the theology, practice, and joy of God-honoring worship. The most recent conference (August 5-8, 2009) had plenary sessions given by John Piper, C.J. Mahaney, Bob Kauflin, Thabiti Anyabwile, and Jeff Purswell. Their messages are now available as free audio downloads. The God of Worship (John Piper) The Heart of Worship (John Piper) The Leaders of Worship (Jeff Purswell) The Church of Worship (Thabiti Anyabwile) Lessons Learned from Three Decades of Leading (C.J. Mahaney and Bob … [Read more...] about Worship God Conference Audio – Free Downloads
Baptism – Three Views
I really like the multi-views books that InterVarsity Press and Zondervan have been putting out for a number of years now. In fact, it was that style of book that got me going on Five Paths To The Love of Your Life (NavPress, 2005). So I'm intrigued by this new IVP title on Baptism, which I've heard some good things about. The Believers' Baptism View is presented Bruce A. Ware, the Infant Baptism View by Sinclair B. Ferguson, and the Dual-Practice Baptism View by Anthony N. S. Lane. As with other books of this sort, each contributor not only presents his own view, but also responds to the … [Read more...] about Baptism – Three Views