Theology

Speaking of the Two Kingdom Theology and Neo-Kuyperian discussion, this new book, Dual Citizens: Worship and Life between the Already and the Not Yet, probably contains some extended reflection from the Two Kingdom perspective. The author is the Rev. Jason J. Stellman, a graduate of Westminster Seminary California. Rev. Stellman is ordained by the Pacific Northwest Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America and is the planting pastor of Exile Presbyterian Church in the Seattle, WA area. The endorsements: "I do not know of a book quite like this one. It is a devotional theology of the … [Read more...] about Dual Citizens – Jason Stellman

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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

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

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