I guess this is going to become a regular feature around here—a list of some of the books I didn’t review. The fact is that I receive far more books than I could ever read …
I once heard of a gentleman who was in Congress when the chaplain was reading his prayers, and he observed that the chaplain’s head should be formed like that of a goose, that he might …
Someone reminded me of a post I did back in May of 2007 on this topic. Here it is again. I pray that today fills you with gratefulness not only for the freedom of our …
Both Peter and Paul call us to submit to governing authorities. In light of that, is revolution ever possible for a Christian, and if so, under what circumstances? It certainly is clear that the New …
Our team ate something bad in Santa Clara and everyone got sick, so we have had some down time in Havana. The men were sick on day 4, and the ladies came down with it …
Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English hymn writer. Raised in a Nonconformist home, Watts’ father was imprisoned several times for his refusal to belong to the Church of England, and Watts himself attended a college …
(Author: John Knight) Originally posted, July, 2008 The 4th of July is a different sort of ‘Independence Day’ for me. On July 4, 1995 my multiply-disabled son entered the world and my life came crashing …
On hiatus until September, or soon thereafter.
One of my OT colleagues, Mark McGinniss, just posted a helpful parable that relates to learning the biblical languages. Thanks Mark. And it’s just as true of Greek as Hebrew.
I don’t have anything new to add, but for those who may not have heard, Martin Hengel, a “world class” NT scholar died recently. Many blogs are reporting it. You can start here or here …
The commentators have debated Jesus’ route described in Mark 7:31 for a long time, many with despair of making sense of the text as it stands. The most substantive discussions appear to be Guelich (391–93), …
Here’s how Charles Spurgeon did it on Oct. 30, 1859 as a 24-year-old preacher. He was talking about the many crowns of Christ (from Rev. 19:12) and he was speaking of crowns of dominions and …
Read feature articles on John Calvin by R.C. Sproul, Thabiti Anyabwile, Rick Gamble, David Hall, Keith Mathison, Iain Murray, David Powlison, Gordon Reed, Philip Ryken, and Derek Thomas. You can also enjoy the daily devotional …
I received word from Jeanine today that Esther went to be with our Lord at 8:16 a.m. Friday morning. Please pray for her family as they walk during this time. They are a family of …
It’s Friday and that means I’ve got another Free Stuff Fridays for you. This week’s sponsor is Shepherd Press, a name I’m sure most are familiar with. “Shepherd Press is committed to provide God’s people …
A couple of weeks ago I said that I was Monitoring Mohler (so to speak), reading through his entire suggested summer reading list. At that point I had read The Unforgiving Minute, With Wings Like …
Something That Was a Question That Needed To Be Asked Why is Complementarianism such a key issue to the New Calvinists? Something Thought Provoking. What is a “Biblical” Model for Youth Ministry? Something I am …
Virginity Rocks…But not on a T-Shirt This article from Boundless is worth reading just for this one section: “You see, since being married I’ve learned a lot about the differences between the male and female …
In 1991, Phillip Johnson published Darwin on Trial. In 1996, Michael Behe published Darwin’s Black Box. In 1998, William Dembski published The Design Inference. While numerous other books on the subject have been published, these …
You know I’m a sucker for polysyllabic words… so when I heard about triperspectivalism, my first thought was, “Now, there is an ecclesiological principle I can get behind!” But it’s more than just a wonderfully …
I’m occasionally asked why we are called “Together for Adoption.” That’s a great question! One of the many remarkable realities of our adoption by God is that it brings Jew and Gentile, slave and free, …
(Author: Bill Walsh) Lon Allison’s article "A GPS for Global Mission" from Lausanne World Pulse sums up well the current questions and issues relevant to the global changes underway in the church. At this stage, …
Brothers, from a safe Caribbean distance, I’ve been very thankful to hear the reports of the recent SBC meeting. It seems the place was awash in a spirit of “friendly cooperation.” The report of the …
Now available for a limited time, get a special reduced rate (a $200 savings) for inside and window staterooms on Ligonier Ministries’ 2009 Pacific Northwest Cruise.On September 28-October 2, join R.C. Sproul and Michael Horton …
Available for a limited time, these posters of John Calvin illustrated by Kent Barton come pre-assembled in a poster tube. They are a beautiful addition to any office or workspace. Buy one today for $8. …
Watch Darrin Patrick, lead pastor of The Journey and vice president of Acts 29, interview leading missiologist and friend of the Resurgence Ed Stetzer in the video below: <object width=“462” height=“316”><param name=“movie” value=“http://theresurgence.com/sites/all/modules/video/resurgence_player.swf” /><embed src=“http://theresurgence.com/sites/all/modules/video/resurgence_player.swf” …
Today we come to our third reading in Jeremiah Burroughs’ The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. If you have not yet started the book but would like to read along with us, you’re not too …
How many of our lives would be different if not for God? That’s certainly true for my family. Here’s a story many of you may not know, from the time our second son was born …
We have had a wonderful time with the brothers in Santa Clara. Yesterday, we spent the day encouraging the church and particular groups witin the church with items they desperately needed-things we take for granted …
Church: Love It, Don’t Leave It Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck are guest voices in the Washington Post, talking about the church. “Here’s what Bono, Oprah, and the guru speakers on PBS won’t tell you: …
Coram Deo: Living Before the Face of God by Burk Parsons John Calvin was a churchman for all ages. He was a reformer par excellence. He was a godly pastor who equipped his people for …
“He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic …
The sad spectacle of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford continues to dominate the headlines as further revelations add one bizarre twist after another to the governor’s tale of adultery, deceit, and the consequences of sin. …
Masculinity Reclaimed Series: Click | View Series Corporate Worship Is it possible for men to come into a Sunday worship service and reflect: “Now this is a masculine environment?” I reckon it is, but you …
(Author: Jon Bloom) Missionary to India, William Carey, once exhorted a Baptist gathering in England by saying, “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” I love that quote. But we must heed …
The new 9Marks eJournal on missions was just released. Click here for the table of contents. One of my favorite articles was Conrad Mbewe’s “How American Christians Can Help Christians in Zambia.” Here’s his challenging …
John Piper: “Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to failure.” Related: If you’re not on Twitter, you can follow John Piper on Twitter in your blog reader …
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Life comes at you fast sometimes… I’ve been finishing up a few projects, including our latest kids’ CD, To Be Like Jesus, and the Next Live CD, from our Next conference. That will be available next Wednesday. …
The past month has been very busy and people have had a lot of questions about various projects so here is the update: Religion Saves On Shelves Now My newest book is out on shelves …
The July edition of Tabletalk is out. This month’s theme is “John Calvin” and, on the five hundredth anniversary of his birth, it focuses on the ministry and the legacy of the great reformer. Contributors …
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Despite our limited talents, energies, and knowledge, our lives and actions are both purposeful and substantial. In No Little People, Francis Schaeffer takes a realistic look at human weakness and significance as it relates to …
As referenced yesterday, the faces on Mount Rushmore are the ‘best’ Presidents but rather the most influential. These writers have influenced my writing, communicating, and thoughts more than any others. It may be of note …
It is Canada Day today and I’m taking the day off. My kids have been begging go to a ball game so a bit later on I’ll be taking them to see the Jays play …
The Lord has been gracious to us during our time in Cuba. Our travel was safe. We had a hiccup in Cancun as we did not have copies of our religious visas with us. Nevertheless, …
Over the course of several months, Keith Mathison put together a list of his top 5 commentaries for each book of the Bible. With his recommendations of commentaries for Malachi and Revelation, he has now …
We are close to finalizing our list of breakout sessions for Conference 2009 in Franklin, TN (Oct. 2-3). The list below contains most of the breakouts that we will be offering. Once we announce that …
As the book of Song of Solomon is a unique gift for married couples, the book of Proverbs is a unique gift for parents and children. For preachers looking to use the summer months to …
Great Books Series: Click | View Series Apologetics Introductions Frame, John M. Apologetics to the Glory of God: An Introduction Geisler, Norman L. Christian Apologetics Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity McGrath, Alister E. Intellectuals Don’t Need …
(Author: Abraham Piper) Several of the speakers from our upcoming conference answer the question, "What Can We Gain from Calvin Today?" Mark Talbot We can gain an awareness that the best theology comes from ministering …
From Monday’s briefing, in response to the time.com article: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release June 29, 2009 PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY ROBERT GIBBS James S. Brady Press Briefing …
Thank you for all your prayers! We arrived safely in Cuba. We had an interesting journey, but I will have to post later. I have three minutes left on my internet card and I am …
Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting some short videos about my book, Adopted for Life. This first video explains why I wrote it — and why I hope you’ll read it.
Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting some short videos about my book, Adopted for Life. This first video explains why I wrote it — and why I hope you’ll read it.
The dangers of disbelief are clear and present. The atheistic worldview seeks to take out all belief in God in modern life, and it will do so even by placing ads on street buses. From …
There are certainly more important matters than these I’m about to mention (missions, church planting, evangelism, etc, come to mind), but here are some prayer matters that I think are fairly unique to this convention: …
Masculinity Reclaimed Series: Click | View Series I ended my last post with the following bold suggestion: we have created church environments that are effeminate-positively off-putting for most real guys. Let me look at a …
The arrival of summer brings summer vacations. And this leads to the pastor’s dilemma: what to preach on when church is not consistently assembled. Should the pastor continue his expositional series throughout the summer months …
From Saddleback’s Orphan Care Connection ministry: How to START an Orphan Ministry in Your Church S - Submit to God’s Word & pray Gather together with other members of your church to study God’s Word …
To live is to suffer. It is sadly inevitable that in this sinful world, we will all suffer. Some suffer more than others and some suffer for different reasons than others. But the fact remains …
If you have ever watched Sportscenter on ESPN through the sports-light summer months you know that to fill the time in the program they come up uber-cheesy gimmicks. One year they tried to find the …
Truth and Consequences by Gene Edward Veith Might there be a time when readers of the Bible will not understand—without a host of reference books—what a sower is? For most of the world’s history, the …
How Rude Was Jesus? This week Mounce looks to Jesus’ words to his mother at the wedding of Cana to seek to understand whether (as many have said) those words were rude. Letter to a …
(Author: Abraham Piper)Theology 1. Heaven Misplaced: Christ’s Kingdom on Earth 2. Studies in the Sermon on the Mount 3. Jesus and the God of Israel 4. The Institutes of the Christian Religion 5. Drama of …
News out of Great Britain indicates that Richard Dawkins, perhaps the world’s most famous living atheist, now intends to set up a summer camp intended to help children and teenagers adopt atheism. As The Times …
In Light of the Ages Series: Click | View Series Church, Shiny and New The great monument to the Industrial Revolution church would happen when the generation born at the end of the Industrial Revolution, …
Romans is consuming the majority of my time and thoughts these days since I’m writing a dissertation on the use of the OT in Romans 11:34–35. I recently read and s-l-o-w-l-y reread everything that Douglas J. Moo …
(By John MacArthur) What does it mean to dwell with your wife in an understanding way? The apostle Peter wrote "Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, …
Opportunities for adultery abound in todays culture. Guarding against these opportunities is of paramount importance. From private lust to marital unfaithfulness, adultery can destroy families and marriages. Listen as Dr. Mohler discusses the dangers and …
For all you guys who were able to attend and enjoy this year’s SBC meeting, what three things would you commend to us as prayer items following the convention?
(Author: Abraham Piper)Register for our national conference today or tomorrow to get the early registration discount. You’ll save $40 off a full-price ticket. …
(Author: Nathan Miller) This week’s message: "Not in This or That Mount But in Spirit and Truth" When things get uncomfortable, we love changing the subject. But as the Samaritan woman in John 4:20-26 finds …
Mark Driscoll’s new book, Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions, is now available. Inspired by 1 Corinthians, in which Paul answers a series of questions posed by the people in the Corinthian church, Driscoll set …
Titus’ Milestones to Maturity Series: Click | View Series Here are some assists in burning hot and long with godly zeal: Time with Jesus. Spending time alone with Jesus results in a myriad of good …
The syncretistic practice of Christianity within the traditional African American church is well known, and in some settings, cherished. The line between “Christianity” and secular African American culture is not blurred; it does not exist. …
Earlier this morning I finished up Richard J. Evans’ The Third Reich at War, a very long, very thorough, very interesting tracing of the rise and fall of German military might from 1939 to 1945. …
World Reaction to Jackson’s Death When a celebrity dies I’m often amazed to see how many people had, in a sense, lived vicariously through him. This is easy to see in this photo essay of …
Dr. Sproul has often remarked that his study of philosophy in college was crucial in helping him to counter the liberal theology he encountered in seminary. Having studied philosophy, he was able to recognize the …
THE ASSURANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR: A LIVING STEWARDSHIP FOR THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President Delivered June 24, 2009 at the Service Commemorating the Sesquicentennial …
(Author: John Piper) After Jesus had fed both the 5,000 and the 4,000 with only a few loaves and fish, the disciples got in a boat without enough bread for themselves. When they began to …
As we prepare to travel to Cuba, I invite you to pray for us. There are seven people on our team, and our objective is to encourage the seminaries and the churches in the Western …
The elders of High Pointe have graciously granted me a sabbatical during the month of July to allow me to focus on research and writing. Since some may not be familiar with the concept of …
Spiritual Gifts Series: Click | View Series We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is …
My friend Jedd Medefind and the Christian Alliance for Orphans are launching today a campaign called “Orphans Deserve Better,” to counter the message of the forthcoming Warner Brothers film “Orphan.” I’d like you to consider …
I am grateful for the ministry of Dr. Russell Moore, his friendship, and the leadership he provides within the Southern Baptist Covention and at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am very thankful for his …
In his book The Truth of the Cross, R.C. Sproul spends some time discussing the human condition and as he does so he uses three biblical concepts: debtors, enemies, and criminals. The Bible describes all …
by R.C. Sproul Years ago, I spoke at a service at a large church in California. After I finished preaching, the associate pastor invited everyone who would like to have prayer to come forward to …
(Author: Abraham Piper) The last national conference speaker to introduce is Julius Kim. John Piper talks about why he invited him: <object classid=“clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000” codebase=“http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0” width=“530” height=“323”> <embed type=“application/x-shockwave-flash” height=“323” width=“530” allowfullscreen=“true” allowscriptaccess=“always” src=“http://www.youtube.com/v/ibeNCRriAQM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0”></embed> </object> Learn …
The Confusing Language of “Calling” Series: Click | View Series It is common Christian parlance to say, “I feel called to do so and so.” What we’re usually trying to communicate is that we feel …
Josh Harris makes a good case for that in this outstanding little book: Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World. Colorado Springs, CO: Multnomah, 2003. 187 pp. Amazon | …
While it sounds like everyone was having a truly wonderful, Spirit-filled time at SBC, I had the joy of gathering with the saints of New Life Fellowship Church for their annual Bible conference. It’s some …
I thought you would enjoy this quote from Jim Andrew’s Polishing God’s Monuments (one of my favorite books from a couple of years ago). This book, which offers “pillars of hope for punishing times” tells …
(Author: Abraham Piper) Tope Koleoso writes about why he shouts when he preaches. Here’s an excerpt. This means that during the sermon, any one of the mentioned emotions, (Anger, Joy or Love), spill out without …
by R.C. Sproul (Continued from God’s Will and Your Job (pt. 3)) In addition to the inner call of God, we recognize that there is such a thing as an external call to labor, a …
Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was a leader of the Methodist movement and the younger brother of John Wesley. He founded Wesley Chapel and is also remembered for the thousands of hymns he wrote. Though raised in …
I am grateful for the mind, heart, pulpit and pen of my kind friend, Rev. Wm. Dwight McKissic, Senior Pastor of Conerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, TX. He drafted a resolution for the SBC concerning …
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Weddings have become increasingly sexual and avant-garde. From risqué wedding dresses to co-habitation, weddings are no longer a sign of purity, family beginnings, and maturity. On todays show, Dr. Mohler discusses the decline of modesty …
Fri June 26 Q 180 The Rest of Servants 180. What do you mean by saying that this commandment is also given to provide for the relief of servants? To give some relaxation to …
This week I enjoyed following the events at the SBC and SBTS from a distance and wish I would have been in Louisville to experience it. I’m encouraged by what I’ve heard. (Cf. summaries by Tom …
On Wednesday afternoon, Southern Seminary held a special worship service celebrating its 150th anniversary. As part of that commemoration, the seminary dedicated a new welcome pavilion, naming it after Duke K. McCall, Southern’s seventh and …
(Author: Abraham Piper) John Piper talks about inviting Marvin Olasky to our national conference: <object classid=“clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000” codebase=“http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0” width=“530” height=“330”> <embed type=“application/x-shockwave-flash” width=“530” height=“330” allowfullscreen=“true” allowscriptaccess=“always” src=“http://www.youtube.com/v/T9G6zljzSlc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0”></embed> </object> You can also watch Olasky’s testimony: <object classid=“clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000” …
On Wednesday of this week, the Southern Baptist Convention adopted my resolution “On Adoption and Orphan Care,” while my sons stood on the platform watching. It was one of the most emotionally weighty experiences of …
I agree with you guys about the palpable difference in the spirit of the Southern Baptist Convention this year. If I remember correctly this is the ninth convention I’ve attended, and it most certainly seemed …
It’s Friday and, as you know, that brings us to another edition of Free Stuff Fridays—an opportunity for you to win some free product from a great sponsor. This week’s sponsor is Timberdoodle, a supplier …
So the king is dead. What a sad end to a sad life; a pathetic end to a pathetic life (by which I mean to use pathetic in its true sense as “arousing pity and …