I hear folks say all the time that the reason they watch, listen, read, and become spectators of modern cultural trash is that they are looking for redemptive meaning for the sake of being “all things to all men.” You’ve no doubt have heard this as well. The common defense is that “well, God can [...]
Archive for June, 2007
29 Jun
Downes and Dever
Our friend Martin Downes in Wales has delivered yet another interview. This time with Mark Dever.
29 Jun
N. T. Wright’s “Simply Christian”
I recently read N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian because I heard one well-known blogger say that it was the best distillation of Christianity in print anywhere. That’s a bold statement and it made me curious. I’ve also been curious of the phenomenon that seems to purport that the only ones to truly understand Wright are [...]
28 Jun
Kingdom or Church?
I was reading this and thought that the word choice was theologically and practically confusing. Besides it makes a distinction in the here-now that is not helpful. I think I know what he is getting at but the following logic seems forced: “Among churches today, the conversation – a long overdue one – is moving [...]
27 Jun
Some edits made…
I have made some edits as I’ve continued to study the Acts 2:41ff text. If you’re interested you can go back in our archives (June 14th) to find it. Blessings in Christ, Caleb
26 Jun
Nota bene
In light of our blog award it is only fitting and a bit ironic that we have very little to say at the moment. For most of our contributors the summer season is one of increased travel for both family and missions. Over the next week we will take a step back from writing here [...]
24 Jun
It’s not a lamp it’s a major award!
For a bunch of guys who rarely have the time to write anything of eternal importance it’s nice to know that this blog has had some positive impact on the lives of others. For a year and a half we have tried to stay “on topic” which for us is “preaching and preachers.” In a [...]
21 Jun
Wilson on preaching in the world
The ever provocative and insightful Doug Wilson has an interesting article on preaching here.The following is an excerpt: George Whitefield once said that the churches of his time were dead because dead men preached to them. We may expand the observation. The churches are effeminate because effeminate men with wireless mikes stroll around a platform [...]
21 Jun
Interview with Joel Beeke
Martin Downes, our friend from across the pond, has posted an excellent interview with Joel Beeke. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
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