Alister McGrath doing Gifford Lectures 2009
December 18, 2008 at 6:46 am | Posted in Theology | Leave a CommentMike writes:
Theology for Kids
December 18, 2008 at 6:42 am | Posted in Biblical Parenting, Practical Theology, Reading, Systematic Theology, Theology, Youth Ministry | Leave a CommentTags: Books, Kids, Reading, Theology
JT points out a great resource over at Themelios, they have a list of recommended theology books for young bucks. Here is what they recommend:
STORY BIBLES:
1. Sally Lloyd-Jones. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. Illustrated by Jago. Grand Rapids: ZonderKidz, 2007. 352 pp. $16.99.
2. David Helm. The Big Picture Story Bible. Illustrated by Gail Schoonmaker. Wheaton: Crossway, 2004. 456 pp. $22.99.
3. ESV Illustrated Family Bible: 270 Selections from the Holy Bible. Illustrated by Abigniew Freus. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008. 424 pp. $24.99.
OTHER STORY BOOKS
1. Starr Meade. Keeping Holiday. Illustrated by Justin Gerard. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008. 192 pp. $14.99.
2. Randy Alcorn. Tell Me About Heaven. Illustrated by Ron DiCianni. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007. 64 pp. $19.99.
3. R. C. Sproul. The Prince’s Poison Cup. Illustrated by Justin Gerard. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2008. 35 pp. $18.00.
4. R. C. Sproul. The Lightlings. Illustrated by Justin Gerard. Orlando: Reformation Trust, 2006. 40 pp. $18.00.
5. R. C. Sproul. The Priest with Dirty Clothes: A Timeless Story of God’s Love and Forgiveness. Illustrated by Liz Bonham.
6. John Bunyan. Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress. Edited by Oliver Hunkin. Illustrated by Alan Parry.
7. Paul L. Maier. Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World. Illustrated by Greg Copeland. Saint Louis: Concordia
8. Kel Richards. Gumtree Gully. Illustrated by Graham Wade. Kingsford NSW, Australia: Matthias Media, 2005. 63 pp.
Systematic Theology Books
1. Bruce A. Ware. Big Truths for Young Hearts: Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God. Wheaton: Crossway, forthcoming. 224 pp. $15.99.
2. John MacArthur. A Faith to Grow On: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe. Nashville: Tommy Nelson, 2000. 192 pp. $15.99. Currently out of print.
Instituting 2009.
December 17, 2008 at 6:30 am | Posted in John Calvin | 3 CommentsTags: Calvin, Institutes, John Calvin
I’m really excited about what Reformation21 is planning to do in 2009: blog through Calvin’s Institutes. They’ll soon post a reading schedule so that you can read through the entire thing with us.
I’ll be joining the other Ref21 contributors–Ligon Duncan, Derek Thomas, Carl Trueman, Iain Campbell, Steve Nichols, Thabiti Anyabwile, Phil Ryken, Rick Phillips, and Sean Lucas–in providing a 250-word summary/reflection each day of the week from the Institutes. Paul Helm and Sinclair Ferguson will also help us blog through it.
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Ligon Duncan offers a Top 10 reasons to read the Institutes this year:
1. Because it the most important book written in the last 500 years.2. Because it is foundational for every Reformed systematic theology ever since.
3. Because Calvin was the best exegete in the history of Christianity.
4. Because Calvin is one of the five greatest theologians in Christian history.
5. Because he wrote it as a “sum of piety” not as an arid, speculative, dogmatic treatise.
6. Because it gave J.I. Packer the idea for Knowing God.
7. Because Calvin thought and wrote succintly and clearly. “Brevitas et claritas” was his motto – brief and clear!
8. Because you will know God better, if you read it prayerfully and believingly.
9. Because it’s the 500th anniversary year of Calvin’s birthday. Don’t be a party pooper.
10. Because I agree with what Derek and Iain say in their posts.
Two Keys, One Good Time…
December 16, 2008 at 10:30 am | Posted in Worship Leading | Leave a CommentYou NEED to check out this video. I laughed so hard, only because I have been there….
HT: Vitamin
Wolverine Movie. Hip Hip Hooray.
December 16, 2008 at 8:01 am | Posted in Movies | Leave a CommentTags: Marvel, Wolverine Movie
I’m a nerd. Generally, nerds like these types of things…. this is one of those times.
Calvin’s Legacy Coming Soon…
December 15, 2008 at 6:30 am | Posted in Justification | Leave a CommentTags: Calvin's 500th Birthday, Calvin's Legacy Conference, John Calvin, Reforming
This conference looks pretty sweet and I would love to go especially since it’s on my birthday (hint hint hun), plus it’s only $55.00. If you are in the Cali area at this time it is well worth your time and money!
Al Mohler: How to use a Study Bible.
December 15, 2008 at 6:26 am | Posted in Reading, bible | Leave a CommentTags: Al Mohler, Reading, Scripture, Study Bible
How should a study Bible be used?1. Read the text of the Bible first. Meditate upon the text and read it with care. Apply your own knowledge of the Bible in order to understand the particular text within its context and place in the biblical story-line. Consider and note other texts that come to your mind as directly related to this text. Read the text with full attention and conviction.
2. Look carefully at the cross-references linked within the study Bible to this text. Do not look only to the citations, but read the actual passages. This assistance is still the main contribution of the study Bible — making related and parallel passages more accessible. A first principle of interpreting the Bible is to interpret the Bible by the Bible. In other words, to allow the Bible to interpret itself text by text.
3. As a third step, take full advantage of the notes, articles, and other helps printed with the text. In some cases, short articles will help in understanding contested issues or matters that might otherwise require a Bible dictionary or encyclopedia. Where appropriate, maps can be very useful, along with tables of measurement and similar points of reference. The very best of the study Bibles will also offer some level of commentary within the notes.
Of course, it is the Bible that is inspired, inerrant, and infallible — not the study materials included in study Bibles. Therefore, judge the notes by the biblical text, and never the other way around. Where possible, use more than one study Bible in order to maximize this learning process.
A New Blog: Desert Springs Church
December 15, 2008 at 6:24 am | Posted in Desert Springs Church, Web | Leave a CommentTags: Blog, Desert Springs Church
So, my church, Desert Springs Church, has a new website up and along with it comes a new blog section where our pastors, elders, and possibly staff will write some encouraging thoughts as well as news updates. You should add it to your RSS reader! You can check out the new site and blog HERE.
Spiritual Gifts – A John Owen Quote…
December 11, 2008 at 6:29 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: John Owen, Spiritual Gifts
I do not know a warning that I judge more necessary to be given to those who are called this day, than to charge them not to trade too much with their natural gifts, and abilities, and learning. These are talents in their kind; but it is the Spirit that must manage all that learning they have, or it will prejudice them, and you also. I have known some good men who have been so addicted to their study, that they have thought the last day of the week sufficient to prepare for their ministry, though they employ all the rest of the week in other studies. But your business is to trade with your spiritual abilities. . . . A man may preach a very good sermon, who is otherwise himself; but he will never make a good minister of Jesus Christ, whose mind and heart [are] not always in the work. Spiritual gifts will require continual ruminating on the things of the Gospel in our minds.
-John Owen,
Mohler and the Apostle’s Creed
December 8, 2008 at 8:33 am | Posted in Creeds, Sermons | Leave a CommentAl Mohler’s chapel addresses on the Apostle’s Creed:
- Credo: I Believe
- God the Father Almighty
- Maker of Heaven and Earth
- Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord
- Conceived of the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary
- Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
- Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried
- The Third Day He Arose Again from the Dead
- He Ascended into Heaven and Sitteth on the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty
- Whence He Shall Come to Judge the Living and the Dead
- The Holy Spirit
- The Holy Catholic Church and the Communion of the Saints
- The Forgiveness of Sins
- The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting
HT: JT
An Amillennial Flow-Chart, Neato.
December 8, 2008 at 6:02 am | Posted in Amillennialism | 3 Comments
HT: Peter
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