In their ongoing series of previews of the ESV Study Bible Crossway has posted online a 10-page PDF containing 5 of the 50 articles that will be in the back of the Study Bible.. This section is on “Reading the Bible†(pdf): · Reading the Bible Theologically, by J.I. Packer · Reading the Bible asContinue reading “Interview: Dr. David Powlison on “Reading the Bible For Personal Application””
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Nate Spencer, Where Are You?
Nate Spencer: You have my last name. You are in education. You are in the mountains. You read books that I like and listen to music that I love. And if that wasn’t creepy enough, you are writing some of the best stuff in the blogosphere, like this on the Todd Bentley phenomenon.
Surprising Encouragement
Just a couple of stories about the grace that’s all around us, that appears in small ways, and might appear more often if we prayed and took notice of where Jesus said the Kingdom appears. I. On Thursday, almost everyone I work with was at a waterpark about an hour away, including my family. IContinue reading “Surprising Encouragement”
New stuff at JSS + Thanks David Z
There’s new writing at Jesus Shaped Spirituality: The Jesus Question and A Note to Todd Bentley. I received a wonderful “Wish List” package from IM reader David Z in Australia, but no email address anywhere. So thank you, David. The books are wonderful and your generosity and support are a great blessing. God’s peace onContinue reading “New stuff at JSS + Thanks David Z”
The Church Membership Question: What I Believe
There’s one more interview out there in this series, but I don’t know when it’s going to arrive, so this will be the “closer” for now. Thanks to everyone for reading, linking and commenting. Here is the original goal of this series of posts: I wanted to examine the question, “Is the concept of localContinue reading “The Church Membership Question: What I Believe”
Internet Monk Radio Podcast #107
Some thoughts on the worship wars, the diversity in a hymnal and the value of traditional church membership. Check out my other blog at Jesus Shaped Spirituality. Our sponsor, New Reformation Press. Music by Rhodes, Sun Like Blood and Randy Stonehill.
Miscellaneous, This and That, Etc.
Some random things that some of you will be interested in: 1) Church Membership Series: I have a summary post I want to write and then there is one more interview, but I don’t know when the interview will arrive in my mailbox. So I may go ahead and write the summary, but it won’tContinue reading “Miscellaneous, This and That, Etc.”
Recommendation and Review: Heaven Misplaced by Douglas Wilson
When you hear the term “postmillennialism,” what comes to your mind? The church taking over society? Naive optimism? A failure to notice that the world is getting worse and worse, not better and better? Discussions in print of postmillennialism are rare enough, but simple and understandable ones are nearly unheard of. The average student ofContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: Heaven Misplaced by Douglas Wilson”
The Church Membership Question: Interview with Pastor Kevin Hash
UPDATE: Read Kevin in the comments. He is talking about what the SBC needs to hear. Time for our second interview on “The Church Membership Question.” Our focus today is on the practical side. How are these issues worked out in a real congregation. I’ve got just the person. You will love this interview. KevinContinue reading “The Church Membership Question: Interview with Pastor Kevin Hash”
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