There is simply no other way to compete with the forebodings of my conscience, the condemnings of my heart, and the lies of the world and the Devil than to overwhelm such things with daily rehearsings of the gospel. Milton Vincent from A Gospel Primer (p. 14)
Al Mohler led a helpful discussion on the importance of an historical Adam to the Gospel narrative. In addition to Dr. Mohler, the panelists were Jim Hamilton, Tom Schreiner, Chad Brand, and Steve Wellum. Download it audio HERE and video HERE .
The Church of our day needs above all else men who can say "No"; for it is only men who can say "No," men who are brave enough to take a stand against sin and error in the Church—it is only such men who can really say "Yea and amen" to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. - J. Gresham Machen HT:...
On Sunday I preached part 4 in our current series The Mission . The sermon is entitled "Our Gospel Imperative" and is based on Matthew 28:16-19a. You can listen to or download it HERE .
Dr. Jim Hamilton has written two helpful posts ( here and here ) responding to some recent comments from Peter Enns on evolution and the reliability of the Bible. Along the way Dr. Enns takes issue with Al Mohler's commitment to the reliability of the biblical record of origins.
An outstanding address from Dr. Timothy George (a Southern Baptist) on Martin Luther's life and legacy. Excellent... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwS6mEppyas&w=460&h=342] HT: Justin Taylor
The latest edition of the Nine Marks Journal is outstanding. The theme is church revitalization and will be particularly helpful for those who help to lead churches struggling with a significant need for greater health or even reform. on-line version PDF
October 30 was Reformation Sunday. In light of that I preached a message entitled "Justified" which explores the doctrine of justification by faith from Romans 1:16-17. You can listen to or download it HERE .
I have started re-reading Douglas Kelley's wonderful exposition of 2 Corinthians, New Life in the Wasteland . Dr. Kelley pays special attention to Paul's insights on the pains and joys of Christian ministry. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of...
I am looking forward to reading Tullian's new book Jesus + Nothing = Everything . In it he tells of the tumultuous first years of his ministry [beginning in 2009] as the new pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Following D. James Kennedy's death, Coral Ridge began pursuing Tchividjian to...