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Sarah Pulliam of Christianity Today interviews Francis Beckwith about Notre Dame's controversial decision to invite President Barack Obama to speak at their May 2009 commencement service and to receive an honorary doctorate in law. Richard Mouw, President of Fuller Seminary, and David Dockery, President of Union University, also chime in. HT: JT … [Read more...] about Obama as Notre Dame Commencement Speaker

Dr. R.C. Sproul closed out the conference speaking on the theme A Consuming Fire: Holiness, Wrath and Justice. INTRODUCTION Very few believe in the holiness of God. And if they do, few add the concept of justice to holiness. And fewer have a concept of the wrath of God. It is far more common to believe that the love of God trumps the justice and the wrath of God. We generally assume grace. We no longer think grace is amazing. We no longer think God is holy, or a God of justice, or a God who expresses wrath. I CHRONICLES 13 - THE DEATH OF UZZAH Dr. Sproul took us to I Chronicles 13:1-12. … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – R.C. Sproul (II)

Steven J. Lawson is the senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala., and serves on the ministerial board for Reformed Theological Seminary and the board of directors for the Master's College and Seminary. Dr. Lawson has also authored many books including Famine in the Land, Foundations of Grace, and The Expository Genius of John Calvin. Photo: Lukas Van Dyke Pastor Lawson's assignment was to address The Legacy of John Calvin. This is no doubt a daunting task, since Calvin's influence was massive. Even Spurgeon said of Calvin, "Among all those who have been born of … [Read more...] about Ligonier National Conference – Steve Lawson

The latest 9Marks eJournal is chalk full of great articles that are particularly suited for younger pastors. YOUNG PASTORS: WHERE DO YOU BEGIN? A Pastor's Priorities For Day One So you're a brand new pastor. What do you do when you show up at the office on Monday? By Bob Johnson The Goals and Benefits of an Installation Service More than a formality, an installation service gives you a chance to set the tone for your pastorate and begin the work of shepherding. By Aaron Menikoff YOUNG PASTORS: WHAT DID YOU INHERIT? Steps for Dealing with Difficult Leaders What do you do when influential … [Read more...] about 9Marks Journal: Advice For Younger Pastors

Joe Carter pens a (predictably) outstanding open letter to the Religious Right. (HT: JT) … [Read more...] about Open Letter to The Religious Right

Here it is. … [Read more...] about Saddleback Civil Forum: Final Certified Transcript Available