Archive for October 2015
Reformation Day: 2015 Southern Seminary Theology Conference Audios
Thomas R. Schreiner, Carl Trueman, Matthew Barrett, Stephen Wellum, and David VanDrunen all came together this past September to deliver messages and discuss the five solas of the Reformation at Southern Seminary’s Theology Conference, sponsored by Zondervan. The video for this conference will be made available sometime next week. In the meantime, here are the…
Read MoreRead Luther this Reformation Day (Matthew Barrett)
Reformation Day, October 31st, is upon us once more and it is a great opportunity to reflect upon the truths that define our core convictions as Protestants. What better way than to read Martin Luther himself. So here are five works in particular to read this Reformation Day to help you go deeper into the…
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. Overcoming Anxiety: Claire Westbrook – Claire says, “If you are feeling overwhelmed by any sort of mental illness, seek help immediately. You need people to walk through this with…
Read MoreJustification and Assurance According to John Calvin (Thomas Schreiner)
Editor’s note: In light of Reformation Day (Oct. 31), the following is an excerpt from Thomas Schreiner’s new book: Faith Alone—The Doctrine of Justification: What the Reformers Taught…and Why It Still Matters. You can read more about The 5 Solas Series here. Justification by Faith Alone Calvin, like Luther, stresses that justification is by faith…
Read MoreOwen on the Christian Life: Interview with Barrett and Haykin
Recently, Pilgrim Radio interviewed Dr. Matthew Barrett and Dr. Michael Haykin on their newly released volume, Owen on the Christian Life: Living for the Glory of God in Christ. Here is the interview: About the book: This book is part of the series, Theologians on the Christian Life, edited by Stephen Nichols and Justin Taylor.…
Read MoreTuesday’s Table Talk: Martin Luther on Neighborly Love
One thing that sets Credo Magazine apart from other publications is its emphasis on and celebration of Reformation theology. Well, what better way to become acquainted with the Reformers than Luther’s Table Talk! Check in each Tuesday as we listen in on Luther’s proverbs. Here is today’s Table Talk: The Character of Neighborly Love April,…
Read MoreSunday’s Sermon: Peace, Victory, and the Foolishness of God (Schreiner, Barrett, Zaspel)
Three of Credo Magazine’s main contributors include Thomas Schreiner, Fred Zaspel, and Matthew Barrett. Each of them are professors, but they are also pastors. So each Monday morning we will be highlighting their “Sunday’s Sermon” on the blog to provide you with encouragement throughout the week and an opportunity to study God’s Word.
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. When Depression Descends, Do the Next Thing: John Piper – Piper says, “On this side of the cross, we know the greatest ground for our hope: Jesus Christ crucified…
Read MoreWhat should young pastors today be studying? (Thomas Schreiner)
Earlier this year TGC asked a series of scholars this question: In addition to Scripture and sound doctrine, what should young pastors today be studying? Is that any different from what you would’ve recommended 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago? One of them was Credo Magazine contributor Thomas Schreiner. Thomas Schreiner is James Buchanan…
Read MoreJesus, What a Savior: Interview with Sally Michael
In the recent issue of Credo Magazine, “Let the children come to Jesus,” we interviewed Sally Michael. In this interview, Matthew Barrett, executive editor of Credo Magazine, talks to Sally Michael about how parents and churches can more effectively teach God’s Word to children. Her interview, “Jesus, What a Savior,” was full of tremendous insight…
Read MoreRosaria Butterfield: Repentance and Renewal
Today one of the most pressing issues Christians must address is the topic of sexuality. One author who has addressed our culture’s view of sexuality, pulling from her own life experience, is Rosaria Butterfield. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey Into Christian Faith and Openness…
Read MoreJob: the Wisdom of the Cross – Interview with Christopher Ash
I can’t think of a better introduction to Christopher Ash’s new commentary, Job: the Wisdom of the Cross, then this promotional video for John Piper’s poetic rendition: Christopher Ash has put John Piper’s poetry to prose in this wonderful commentary. I often found myself with a new desire to read and study Job as…
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