Posted in relationships, some thoughts on Sep 16th, 2005
A friend of mine once made the excellent point that we cannot systematize our faith. I agree. But faith is not in isolation; as Van Til wrote, “faith is never alone: it requires an object.” That is, faith is a response to truth–truth which (or who) is revealed in Scripture. God has revealed so much [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 16th, 2005
Writes Berkhof: [In the beginning of the 19th century, Liberal Theology brought about a distinct and unfavorable change in religious thought and theological method:] The religious consciousness of man was substituted for the Word of God as the source of theology. Faith in Scripture as an authoritative revelation of God was discredited, and human insight [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 15th, 2005
How hath he honored us, in that he hath made us to glorify and enjoy him to all eternity; how are we dignified by our Maker, who hath made us for so high and excellent an end! He has made other creatures for his own glory, but they are passive in it: the sun glorifies [...]
Posted in gospel-class, some thoughts on Sep 11th, 2005
Today I started teaching the Gospel 101 course at church. About 15 people showed up, which is a pretty decent turnout for the size of our little congregation. Surprisingly, though, there wasn’t a single person in there who’d been converted within the past 10 years (except, ironically, for me!). So that should add an interesting [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 8th, 2005
Making the point that “hipster” Christians are too concerned with rebelling against traditional evangelical culture and not enough with thinking deeply and discerningly about their faith, Brett McCracken of Relevant Magazine writes: Then there are the hipsters who have embraced a thing called “postmodern ministry,” which might as well be called “trying to keep people [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 6th, 2005
For the one who is not against us is for us. (Mark 9:40, ESV [show] [40]For the one who is not against us is for us. (ESV)) I always thought someone recorded this wrong–or at least translated it wrong. Surely what Jesus meant to say was that “the one who is not for us is [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 5th, 2005
The full text of John Piper‘s forthcoming book, God Is the Gospel, is now available for online browsing over at Crossway… Every time I pick up another book by Pastor John, I expect it be somewhat repetitive–and I’m always proved wrong. He consistently brings fresh insights into my devotional life…I’m sure this book won’t be [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 4th, 2005
I was going through some boxes today, and came across my journal from ’97, the year I dedicated my life to Jesus. I was 22. Thought I might share a bit of it… Oct. 22nd, 1997 [Shortly after my first mission trip, to China] Higgins Beach, ME I’m at [Uncle] Mike’s place on the ocean. [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 2nd, 2005
Writing in response to Daniel Schorr’s claim that “if [Katrina] was the result of intelligent design…the designer has something to answer for,” John Piper offers a short lesson on the re-enthronement of God–O how prone we are to forget! Here’s an excerpt: God sent Jesus Christ into the world to save sinners. He did not [...]
Posted in some thoughts on Sep 1st, 2005
I just wish I were there so I could help. [update: satellite photo of Katrina hitting...everything. HT: Challies] [update: further ways to help from the people at Desiring God.]
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