October 2007 Archives

Praise God for the African Anglicans.  Writing in First Things (August/September, 2007), Ugandan Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi comments on how the Word of God works (or ought to work) in the worldwide Anglican Communion:"We are convinced that Scripture must be... continue

Just arrived -- literally minutes ago -- a the brand new translation of John Owen's Communion with the Triune God by Kelly Kapic and Justin Taylor. The foreword by Kevin J. Vanhoozer is fascinating in its own right, and as... continue

Andrew Moody has written to say that J.R. Herbert's well-known painting of the Westminster Assembly is now available in poster form.  For more details, go to:http://www.reformationart.com/westminster-assembly-poster--2.html... continue

"The Sabbath evening, July 12, 1739 I was walking again in the same solitary place, where I was brought to see myself lost and helpless, as was before mentioned; and here, in a mournful melancholy state, was attempting to pray;... continue

Recently our friends at 9Marks Ministries wrote to ask:Does Scripture call the local church (by which we mean the local church as the local church, not as individual Christians) to the work of cultural transformation? For example, is a failing... continue

No, Derek, I would never criticise the Welsh in a sermon.  My mum taught me never to mock those born in less fortunate circumstances than myself.I assume, Del, you missed my Luther talks because, like all let-bygones-be-bygones Welshmen, you were rooting in... continue

Just to set the record straight, the Ryken family has rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals since 1934, the year the Cardinals defeated the Tigers in the World Series.  It is too bad the Phillies lost the playoffs this year,... continue

At the weekend (I was speaking in Oklahoma for the Alliance) a little bird sang of Carl Trueman trashing the Welsh "in a sermon." This cannot possibly be true and I mention it here only to dispel the rumor!  But... continue

Phil will be in mourning following the sweep last night of his beloved Phillies, but I thought you'd like to make a note that our friend Mike Horton is due to be on 60 Minutes on October 14 discussing Osteenism.... continue

Our friends at Banner of Truth have published an attractive new edition of a genuine classic: The Diary & Journal of David Brainerd.  The book will be of special interest to anyone with a vested interested in missions and evangelism. ... continue