17
Dec
2012
Book Giveaway: Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
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This week we’re giving away a copy of Kenneth Bailey’s book Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians (retail value = $30). In order to be eligible to win this book you need to share this post on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. Once you’ve done one or more of those things, leave a... Read More
14
Dec
2012
Toxic Charity at Christmas
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Christmas is a time of giving. Many people and organizations embrace this spirit of giving by organizing programs that provide gifts to low-income families. They often encourage families with more resources to adopt a family for Christmas. As Christians, we may eagerly volunteer for these programs as a tangible means of expressing love. But are... Read More
12
Dec
2012
Depravity and Sanctification
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I can’t stop thinking about a post several weeks ago by Tullian Tchividjian titled “Are Christians Totally Depraved?” Tchividjian, if you are not aware, is Billy Graham’s grandson and currently senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL., which was previously pastored by the late D. James Kennedy. The question, “Are Christians totally depraved?” piqued my... Read More
10
Dec
2012
The Problem with "Gospel-Centered" Sanctification
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The blogosphere has been humming lately with questions of Christian freedom and Christian depravity, the role of faith and works in sanctification, the priority of law or Gospel in sanctification, and the like. Some have seized the “Gospel-Centered” banner and have used it to wage general war on law and works—after all, they argue, Major... Read More
5
Dec
2012
Interview with Carl Martin
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I had a chance to sit down with Clearwater Christian College prof. Carl Martin a few months back to talk about biblical studies, ministry preparation, and the sorts of things that get him out of bed in the morning. Below is the first part of that conversation, where Carl and I talk about his time studying at Tyndale... Read More
3
Dec
2012
Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal
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The Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal has been produced annually by DBTS since 1996. The 2012 edition (vol. 17) is scheduled to be mailed out in about a week. Here is the table of contents: “The History of The NIV Translation Controversy” by William W. Combs “Distinctive Contributions of Alva J. McClain and Grace Theological Seminary to a History... Read More
1
Dec
2012
Carl Trueman on the Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind
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One of the benefits of attending the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society is the opportunity to visit the meeting’s exhibition hall. In the hall one can peruse the latest titles from major Christian publishing houses and can purchase such books at steep discounts. Many publishers also give away things such as coffee (thanks... Read More
29
Nov
2012
Depravity, Regeneration, and Sanctification: Take Two
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In the wake of the furor of my last blog post, I was heartened this week to discover a helpful post by Rick Phillips that cuts to the very heart of the question of the believer’s participation in sanctification. The post, titled Thank God that Christians Are Not Totally Depraved, addresses the primary problem with Tullian Tchividjian’s... Read More
27
Nov
2012
Women Bishops in the Anglican Church
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Recently the Anglican Church, the Church of England, rejected the consecration of women as bishops. Women have been allowed to become priests since 1994 and have been pushing to move up the ladder. Most believe it will happen eventually, and the recent vote rejecting women bishops was by a narrow margin. For an inside look... Read More
25
Nov
2012
A Few Thoughts about the Creation Consultation Meeting at the 2012 Annual Meeting of ETS
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On Wednesday, Nov 14, I attended the fifth meeting of the Creation Consultation at the 64th annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Milwaukee, WI. This year’s creation meeting was entitled, “Scripture, Geology & the Age of the Earth.” Dr. Richard Averbeck, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,... Read More