Archive for December 2011
Interview with Michael Horton: For Calvinism
Two books that you will want to pick up if you haven’t already are For Calvinism by Michael Horton and Against Calvinism by Roger Olson (Zondervan). Today both Olson and Horton join us to talk about their new books. Josh Hayes, writer for “Towers,” now turns to Michael Horton, Professor of Theology and Apologetics at…
Read MoreBook Giveaway: Calvinism, Union with Christ, and Athanasius
The last three weeks we have been giving away books in our excitement for the upcoming January issue of Credo Magazine, “In Christ Alone.” The January issue of Credo will focus its attention on the exclusivity of the gospel, especially in light of the movement known as inclusivism. This issue will seek to answer questions…
Read MoreOwen on the Preciousness of Christ
By Luke Stamps As we prepare our hearts for Christmas this Advent season, it is important that we keep in view the person of Christ as the object of our worship and adoration. Here’s a quote from John Owen to help in that regard. In typical Owenian fashion, it is densely packed. Unto them that…
Read MoreI AM and the Burning Bush
By Fred G. Zaspel – You are familiar with the setting, of course. Having left Egypt forty years before, while tending the sheep of his father-in-law, Moses comes to Mount Horeb and sees “this strange sight” — a bush ablaze with fire though not consumed by that fire. A fire burning on its own,…
Read MoreThis Week’s Giveaway!
The last three weeks we have been giving away books in our excitement for the upcoming January issue of Credo Magazine, “In Christ Alone.” The January issue of Credo will focus its attention on the exclusivity of the gospel, especially in light of the movement known as inclusivism. This issue will seek to answer questions…
Read MoreHaykin on The Apostle Paul (MP3s)
Who was the apostle Paul? What was his life and ministry all about? What was his mission to Spain about? Why did Paul emphasize “leaning on the Holy Spirit”? This past July Michael A.G. Haykin delivered a series of messages at the Muskoka Bible Centre answering these very questions, looking at specific passages in the…
Read More6 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Leading Small Groups
By Marc Cortez I started leading small groups when I was 16. There I was, barely old enough to drive a car, and I was supposed to lead my group of thirteen-year-old boys on some kind of spiritual journey. Right. I felt good if we got through the meeting without someone making a fart joke.…
Read MoreThis Week’s Book Giveaways (Baker Academic)
The last three weeks we have been giving away books in our excitement for the upcoming January issue of Credo Magazine, “In Christ Alone.” The January issue of Credo will focus its attention on the exclusivity of the gospel, especially in light of the movement known as inclusivism. This issue will seek to answer questions…
Read MoreThe winner is…
Andrew Wenci…you are the winner of this week’s book giveaway! You have won Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith (Zondervan, 2011). Please email lucasbradburn@credomag.com To the rest of you, come back on Monday to find out what three Crossway books we are giving away! Tweet
Read MoreThis Week’s Book Notes
365 Great Bible Stories: The Good News of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. By Carine Mackanzie. Christian Focus, 2011. I have been noticing that more and more publishers are trying to publish good, quality children’s books and Bibles. One thing I appreciate about Carine Mackanzie’s 365 Great Bible Stories is that stories are covered that…
Read MoreLast Day for Book Giveaway!
Don’t miss this week’s book giveaway! Today is the last day to enter to win. In our excitement for the January issue, “In Christ Alone,” of Credo Magazine we are giving away Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith (Zondervan, 2011). Go here to enter to win!
Read MoreHuman Planet: Amazing, Unbelievable, and Outstanding
Have you ever seen Planet Earth? The really amazing dvd series put out by the BBC covering all of the amazing creatures the Lord created. Planet Earth goes in depth into the oceans, jungles, deserts, and mountains showing us all the beautiful creatures the Lord wisely and creatively designed. It is really a fantastic production…
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