Archive for July 2013
Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
The theme of The Gospel Coalition’s 2013 National conference was: His Mission: Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Plenary speakers included John Piper, Colin Smith, Crawford Loritts, D. A. Carson,…
Read MoreBarrett’s Book Notes: Paul, Machen, Sproul, and the Reformers
Robert L. Plummber & John Mark Terry. Paul’s Missionary Methods: In His Time and Ours. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2012. Here is a fascinating book by a diverse group of…
Read MoreC.S. Lewis: A Life – Q&A with Alister McGrath
Alister McGrath’s new biography of C. S. Lewis with Tyndale House has been published recently and is titled: C. S. Lewis – A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet. Here are…
Read MoreThe Nature of Biblical “Types”
We saw last time that “typology” is that study of Scripture which understands certain Old Testament events, persons, and institutions as historical and yet symbolic anticipations — or previews, prefigurements…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Wisdom: Proverbs 3:1-18 (Thomas Schreiner)
One of my favorite novels is David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Is there anyone better than Dickens at filling a novel with fascinating and unforgettable characters: from the hypocritical Uriah…
Read MoreCovenantal Apologetics – 60% off
For just one week, starting today, K. Scott Oliphint’s new book, Covenantal Apologetics: Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith, is 60% off at Westminster Bookstore. Here is the…
Read MoreThe Conviction to Lead – Interview with Albert Mohler
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following interview was first published in “Towers” and the interview was conducted by editors Steve Waters and Aaron Cline Hanbury, who talk with R. Albert Mohler Jr.,…
Read MoreWhat is Systematic Theology? (Wayne Grudem)
Currently, Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is 37% off at Westminster Bookstore. And here is a description: “The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology…
Read MoreJohn Owen and Christology: Recommended reading (Matthew Barrett)
In a previous post, “The Excellency of Christ and the Christian Life,” I reflected on John Owen’s unceasing gaze upon the glory of Christ. As promised, in this follow up…
Read MoreThe Trinity and the Christian Life
One of the dangers every church faces is slipping, slowly and quietly and perhaps unknowingly, into a routine where sermons are preached, songs are sung, and the Lord’s Supper is…
Read MoreIs Calvinism good for the Church? (Burk Parsons)
From Ligonier’s 2010 National Conference: “Recent years have witnessed a resurgence of interest in the theology of John Calvin, but is this necessarily a good thing? Does Calvinism weaken and…
Read MoreJohn Calvin and rebellion against the government
I’ve heard it said that John Calvin was not in favor of rebellion against the government, and that it was John Locke to whom would-be rebels looked to justify Christian rebellion,…
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