On the occasion of superstar swimmer Michael Phelp's recent marijuana bong photograph, C.J. Mahaney offers a timely reflection on the emptiness of worldly success and accolades. Once again we are reminded that athletic gifting, championship trophies, gold medals, and million dollar endorsement deals cannot satisfy the soul. Last year, in the wake of his third Super Bowl championship, disillusioned Patriots quarterback Tom Brady admitted on 60 Minutes, Why do I have three Super Bowl rings and still think there’s something greater out there for me? I mean, maybe a lot of people would say, “Hey … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps’s Bong
Theology
John MacArthur
Today Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA celebrated 40 years of John MacArthur's pastoral ministry in her midst. As a young Christian, I found MacArthur's expository preaching and writing to be very helpful, especially on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ and the importance of faith being worked out in practical obedience to Christ's teaching. MacArthur has been particularly helpful to many pastors with his emphasis on faithfulness to God rather than concern for worldly reputation or numerical markers. MacArthur has said many times that if the pastor focuses on the depth of the … [Read more...] about John MacArthur
Bethlehem College and Seminary Update
In case you haven't heard, there have been some exciting updates at The Bethlehem College and Seminary. Dr. Tim Tomlinson, 25 year veteran with Northwestern College, has been named President. Beginning this Fall, Dr. Jason DeRouchie will serve as an Associate Professor of Old Testament. Dr. John Piper is the Chanellor. Along with the start date of Dr. DeRouchie comes the official launch of Bethlehem College and Seminary. The first cohort of M.Div. students begin their coursework in Fall 2009. And as of Fall 2010, Bethlehem College and Seminary will, Lord willing, launch a 4-year bachelor … [Read more...] about Bethlehem College and Seminary Update
What makes abortion plausible? What makes abortion unthinkable?
Dr. Albert Mohler unpacks these questions through the lens of Jeremiah 1:1-10: The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. It came also in the days of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the exile of Jerusalem in the fifth month. Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew … [Read more...] about What makes abortion plausible? What makes abortion unthinkable?
Get Outta My Face! (UPDATE)
R.C. Sproul – Free Streaming Video Series on Abortion
Dr. R.C. Sproul has a six-part video series on abortion that Ligonier Ministries has made freely available over the Internet. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes in length - links below go to each individual video. The teaching is excellent (careful, logical, biblical). What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul – Free Streaming Video Series on Abortion