Pastor Mickey Connolly at CrossWay Community Church in Charlotte, NC gave a recent message on the fall of David with Bathsheba (II Sam 11-12). He lists 16 lessons from this God-breathed account which are quite relevant in our battle against sexual temptation: 1. Temptation can come when I least expect it. I must always be on my guard. 2. Sin often happens when I am not positively engaged in godly activities (when I'm not doing what I am supposed to be doing). 3. I usually have a chance to stop myself if I would only take it (1 Cor. 10:12). 4. Sin has a way of finding me out... it will be … [Read more...] about Sixteen Lessons from David and Bathsheba
Theology
Interview of Tom Schreiner
Andy Cheung interviews Tom Schreiner about his forthcoming volume, New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ, which will be released on June 1. For now, this 46-page excerpt (the table of contents, preface, the introduction, and chapter 9 on Jesus’ Saving Work in Acts) is available. (HT: Jim Hamilton) … [Read more...] about Interview of Tom Schreiner
Simeon Trust Workshop on Preaching Christ from Exodus
The Simeon Trust, an organization dedicated to equipping pastors for biblically faithful, expository preaching, is hosting a workshop in Corona, CA on May 14-16. Speakers include David Short, Rector of St. John’s (Shaughnessy) Anglican Church in Vancouver, David Hegg, pastor of Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, and Paul Winters, Pastor of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Roselle, Illinois. The theme of the workshop is preaching Christ from the book of Exodus. … [Read more...] about Simeon Trust Workshop on Preaching Christ from Exodus
Do Hard Things – #6 on Amazon
I previously mentioned that Alex and Brett Harris initiated an Amazon Book Bomb. Their offer: Whatever number of books are purchased for the Amazon.com Book Bomb on March 25th, Alex and Brett will set aside that same number of books to give away to anyone who cannot afford one. They will also make them available to other ministries and organizations for free distribution.Currently -- get this -- their book is #6 on Amazon! As I mentioned, this book is outstanding. I read a pre-publication copy and added this endorsement: "In a culture of low expectations, non-stop entertainment and short … [Read more...] about Do Hard Things – #6 on Amazon
Albert Mohler on the USA Today Article About Sin
Dr. Albert Mohler chimes in on the recent USA Today article on the supposed disappearance of the notion of sin. The article quotes Joel Osteen, Michael Horton, and Albert Mohler himself. Mohler's conclusion is spot-on: Perhaps the most interesting angle on the story is the fact that the secular world seems to understand that something has changed when it comes to the preaching of many churches and the beliefs of many who call themselves Christians. We are reminded yet again that an understanding of sin is preliminary to understanding the Gospel. The magnitude of our sin explains the … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on the USA Today Article About Sin
Christ is Risen! C.J. Mahaney on I Cor 15:17
Last week I had the privilege (along with Tim Challies) of live-blogging the Ligonier Ministries National Conference, which included an outstanding message from Pastor C.J. Mahaney on I Cor. 15:17:"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." In recognition of Easter weekend, Chris Larson posted the video (note that Pastor Mahaney is preaching in a suit). … [Read more...] about Christ is Risen! C.J. Mahaney on I Cor 15:17