Non-sermon related reading has fallen off the grid the last few months. I feel like I’ve been reading this book for the better part of 6 months. Not quite, but I have finally finished Graeme Goldsworthy’s Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation. I already reviewed the first 2 sections which dealt with [...]
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Considering Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics Part 3
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Hermeneutics, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Ministry, Preaching, tagged Biblical Theology, Edmund Clowney, Graeme Goldsworthy, Hermeneutics, John Calvin, Martin Luther, systematic theology, Tim Keller, typology on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Considering Keith Mathison
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Eschatology, John Calvin, Theology, tagged John Calvin, dispensationalism, covenant theology, Eschatology, Ligonier Ministries, Keith Mathison, Gerhardus Vos, the Lord's Table, postmillenialism on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Keith Mathison and I have a fair amount of shared history. We were at RTS Orlando together. We spent lots of time talking books and theology together while we worked in the bookstore. We worked together at Ligonier Ministries for a few years too, at one point sharing an office (sorry Keith). He remains at [...]
Considering Satan
Posted in Apologetics, Atonement, Biblical Theology, Counseling, Culture, Current Events, Mark Driscoll, tagged Freud, gospel, Jesus, Jung, Mark Driscoll, Nightline, Satan, substitutionary atonement, wars on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Nightline, there was a Face Off regarding the reality of Satan. Mark Driscoll was one of the participants. Mark did a great job integrating the reality of the Evil One with a presentation of the gospel. He offered hope in the midst of our personal and societal struggles.
And then there was Deepok Chopra gave [...]
Considering Straw Men
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Ethics, John Piper, Theology, Worship, tagged C.J. Mahaney, charismatic movement, Chris Tomlin, Indelible Grace, J.I. Packer, John Piper, Matt Redman, Reformed Theology, Roger Nicole, sanctification, Wayne Grumem, worship music on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Polemical Theology, whether in written or verbal form, can quickly descend into some ungodly places. Name calling, anger and refusing to listen to what another actually says are evidence of a lack of love.
Another form of “unfair” dispute is the use of the straw man argument. Here is a good, quick definition:
A straw man argument [...]
Considering Jay Cutler
Posted in Books, Football, Patriots, Sports, tagged ego, emotional intelligence, Football, Patriots, Spock, team on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Football is a game for men- tough men. Unlike many American males, I don’t lie to myself and others. I could not play that game professionally. It requires a physical toughness that I lack. It also requires an emotional toughness that I am familiar with as a pastor. In football, you have to deal with [...]
Considering Books on the Spirit
Posted in Biblical Theology, Books, Christian Living, John Owen, Puritans, Sinclair Ferguson, Theology, sanctification, tagged Holy Spirit, J.I. Packer, John Owen, santification, Sinclair Ferguson on March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This Sunday I’ll be preaching on the Spirit’s work in sanctification out of Galatians 5. I wish I had more time this week to thumb thru some of the great books I have on this work of the Spirit, and the Spirit of this gracious work.
Here are my favs:
Keep in Step with the Spirit by [...]
Considering When Homosexuality Hits Home
Posted in Books, Counseling, Family, Sexuality, tagged anger, Counseling, depression, grief, homosexuality, hope, Joe Dallas, SSA on March 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My friend has been busy reading. I am filled with envy and must repent. She read another book by Joe Dallas. This one was When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do when a Loved One Says They’re Gay. Here’s what she says:
When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says they’re Gay [...]
Considering the 2009 Red Sox
Posted in Baseball, Red Sox, tagged Red Sox, Big Papi, Josh Beckett, pitching, Dice-K, Jon Lester, Papelbon, Manny Ramirez, Jason Bay, Mike Lowell, John Smoltz, offense on March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the midst of juggling my 3 jobs, I’ve decided to come up for air and talk some Boston Red Sox. Many commentators are focusing on their offense, as if it won’t get it done.
Let’s look back at last season. We had a less than healthy Papi, a nearly crippled Mike Lowell, an injured Josh [...]
Considering the Cult of the Mediocre
Posted in Books, Ministry, tagged consumerism, Eugene Peterson, pastoral ministry, Prayer, Richard Pratt, Scripture, spiritual direction on March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A friend of mine just started a new position with a church. The Sr. Pastor wanted him to read Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity by Eugene Peterson. So, I lent him my copy. He just gave it back, and I decided to re-read it. It has been nearly a decade since I [...]
Considering the Many Temptations of Jesus
Posted in Bible, Biblical Theology, tagged hardness of heart, legalism, misery, pride, sin, temptation on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As I slowly work my way through Luke’s gospel, there is a slight difference in the accounts of Matthew & Luke. Matthew says, “Then the devel left him, and angels came and attended him.” Luke puts it this way, “When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” Many [...]
Considering MLB Team Salaries
Posted in Baseball, Current Events, Media, Red Sox, tagged Baseball, Boston Red Sox, John Henry, journalism, Mets, salaries, salary zone, Sports Reporters, Tigers, Yankees on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While fixing the kids’ lunch today, I was watching the Sports Reporters. They were talking about the economy’s effect on salaries, and just about every team but the NY Yankees. The salary cap was mentioned, and one of the reporters repeated an oft mentioned error. I can’t stand it when supposed experts (like this guy [...]
Considering the Pornification of Culture
Posted in Pornography, Sexuality, tagged Pornography, technology, workplace on March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Al Mohler has a good piece on his blog about pornography. One shocking statistic he relates is that 70% of internet pornography is viewed during work hours. That means lots of people are looking at porn while at work. One government official spent 20% of the work day looking at on-line porn.
Porn providers are also starting [...]
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