December 2006 Archives

Joel Beeke recently wrote to me about the following. He said: "The Dutch Reformed Translation Society is seriously contemplating translating Petrus van Mastricht's 4-volume magisteral work of systematic theology and ethics, Theologia theoretico-practica ["Theoretical and Practical Theology"]--a work that Jonathan... continue

I have been preaching through the Gospel of John for the last couple of years, and this Sunday I complete John chapter 10.  This also concludes my study of the long confrontation between Jesus and the false teachers of Israel... continue

Here's a blog dedicated to the life and thought of Andrew Fuller: "This blog serves to increase people's knowledge of one of the greatest Baptist theologians of all time. Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was an able pastor, theologian, missionary statesman, and... continue

I notice that the bookstore at WTS (http://www.wtsbooks.com/) is puffing a new book by the late WIlliam Still, flagging it up with a godly puff from Sinclair Ferguson.  Well, Willie made an impact on me too.... continue

So that's what I've been suffering from all these years: Irritable Clergy Syndrome!  I wonder if that diagnosis may prove useful with all the people who have to put up with me on a daily basis.  "I'm sorry, honey -- it's... continue

The story about "The Man from George Street" is not from a New Zealander at all, but from David Smethurst of Australia.  A friend from Tenth Church says the clip is available at the following address: http://www.wayofthemaster.com/audiolessons.shtml.... continue

There's nothing like my annual alumnus magazine to make me feel a failure.  This year, I read that one of my contemporaries was Rachel Weisz's boyfriend (!!!); and that two other alumni are responsible for those pillars of cutting-edge literary... continue

My colleage Aaron Messner concluded his sermon series on Titus on Sunday night, and his comments on Paul's closing appeal to do good works are well worth sharing:"If God saves us by grace alone, through faith alone, in the finished... continue

Justin, speaking of pastors and what they are to do, the Archbishop of Canterbury has weighed in on a report addressing bullying and gossip among parishioners. In last saturday's The Times, Ruth Gledhil (their religious correspondent) wrote a piece called,... continue

"Now this London pastor was now very puzzled. Twice within a fortnight he had heard the same testimony. He then flew to preach in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Perth. And when his teaching series was over, the senior... continue