May 2011 Archives

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The lovely Simonetta Carr, who first drew my attention to the uncanny resemblance between Puritan theologian Thomas Goodwin and legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, has done it again: another beautifully illustrated children's book, this time on Athanasius, is soon... continue

I'm a big fan of Bruce Waltke. I've never met the man but I love his Old Testament Theology. I have used his commentaries on Proverbs and Micah and with Kidner on Genesis you need nothing more. So when I saw he was... continue

Last night my wife and I had the immense privilege of having dinner with Geoff Thomas and his Iola.   Geoff has been praised on this blog before, and more than once.  He is truly one of the giants of... continue

I'm travelling home on the train from Edinburgh having spent the last 2 days at the Free Church Assembly in Edinburgh. I enjoyed the Assembly; it is quaint and old fashioned but very friendly. I was expecting to have to... continue

For those searching out the Carl Trueman message on Judges 19, the URL you seek ishttp://www.cornerstoneopc.com/index.phpThank you to Cornerstone Presbyterian!... continue

Justin Taylor helpfully links to, and comments on, a blog about N T Wright, hell, and Rob Bell.  Predictably, Dr Wright has apparently blamed the Americans for being somewhat fixated on hell, a cultural argument he deployed earlier relative to... continue

Affinity have produced the first online edition of their theological journal Foundations focussing on the Doctrine of Scripture, contributors include Carl Trueman,  Hywel Jones, Martin Downes, Greg Beale plus others. Worth a look.... continue

This year's General Assembly is now in session. It can be viewed live on the Free Church of Scot,land website; at the very least you ought to read the Moderator's outstanding address on the Glory of Christ. Details at www.freechurch.org... continue

I've been undercover for too long -- life having taken a sudden detour a couple of months ago when I decidedly recall saying "no" only to find that what I really meant was"yes". As most folk may know (at least... continue