Archive for December 2013
Learning from the Prince of Preachers: Thomas Nettles opens a new window into the heart and soul of Charles Spurgeon (Jeff Straub)
One of the most recognizable names from 19th century British evangelicalism is Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the widely-read pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Southwark, London from 1854-1892. As a religious leader, Spurgeon left an immense mark on British life during his long tenure in London. As a pastor and a preacher, Spurgeon continues to influence succeeding…
Read MoreCalvin for the 21st Century
The audios from the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary conference, “Calvin for the 21st Century,” are now available, including several from Credo Magazine contributor Michael A.G Haykin. If you are not familiar with the life and theology of John Calvin, these audios are a good place to start. Calvin on Preaching Christ from the Old Testament…
Read MoreHow to avoid biblical illiteracy (Matthew Barrett)
The sixteenth century Reformation was marked by a return to the infallible authority of Scripture (sola scriptura). And with it the walls that divided the spiritually elite clergy from the common Christian came down. No longer was the bishop or priest privileged to the biblical text, as if they alone had the right to interpret…
Read MoreGoing on a journey? Don’t forget the map – The importance of biblical theology for systematic theology (Stephen Dempster)
In the new issue of Credo Magazine, “What the Big Story? Why Biblical Theology Should Matter to Every Bible-Reading Christian,” Stephen Dempster has contributed an article called, “Going on a journey? Don’t forget the map – The Importance of Biblical Theology for Systematic Theology.” Dempster is Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University. He is…
Read MoreCredo’s Cache
Each week we will be highlighting important resources. Check back each Friday to see what we have dug up for you. From this week’s cache: 1. Thinking About Thinking about Rap – Unexpected Thoughts over Thanksgiving: By Albert Mohler – Mohler notes: “The good, the beautiful, and the true are to be combined to the…
Read MoreJohn Piper shares the gospel in 6 minutes
Can you explain the gospel? Should an unbeliever ask, could you tell them the gospel in just a couple of minutes? Here is an example on how to do just that from John Piper.
Read More“Lights, Camera, Action”–A Pastor’s thoughts on Mark (Mathew Claridge)
[Editor’s note: To read previous articles in this series on the gospel of Mark, click here.] Mark 1.1-8, we might say, is the trailer to Mark’s Gospel. It tantalizes us with coming attractions. The text now under consideration, Mk. 1.9-15, is more akin to the opening credits introducing us to the main characters and the…
Read MoreHelp Justin Taylor adopt
Being sick this past month and attending ETS has put me behind when it comes to staying up with articles on the web. But I noticed that this past November Justin Taylor wrote a blog post announcing that his family is now going through the process of their fourth adoption.Wow! How amazing! If you would…
Read MoreWhat is Regeneration? (Matthew Barrett)
Matthew Barrett, founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine, has contributed a new book to the P&R series, Basics of the Faith, called What Is Regeneration? About the book: Many people believe they can initiate their salvation, either through choosing to believe or on their own merits. Yet the Bible is clear that we can’t…
Read MoreWhat is Biblical Theology? Origins and Contemporary Types (Edward W. Klink III)
In the new issue of Credo Magazine, “What the Big Story? Why Biblical Theology Should Matter to Every Bible-Reading Christian,” Edward W. Klink III wrote an article called, “What is Biblical Theology? Origins and Contemporary Types.” Edward W. Klink III (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) is Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Biola…
Read MoreThe Race Set Before Us: Interview with Ardel Caneday
The gentlemen at Gentle Reformation podcast recently interviewed Credo Magazine contributor and blogger Ardel Caneday on his 2001 book with Thomas Schreiner, The Race Set Before Us: A Biblical Theology of Perseverance & Assurance. Here is the introduction to the interview: “And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he…
Read More“Calvinism” – Latte? Cappucino? Americano? (Paul Helm)
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s all.” The quotation-marks around “Calvinism” in the title…
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