Where Two…Agree…
It should not surprise us when Christian theologians actually agree with one another. This is especially so when both are understood to be Reformed. It... Read More
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Bavinck on Jesus and the Nature and Sphere of the Gospel
In the excellent new volume of previously unpublished essays by Herman Bavinck, Essays on Religion, Science and Society, the Dutch theologian offers an analysis of... Read More
The End of An Era
Within the next few weeks, the last volume of the Yale University Press’ The Works of Jonathan Edwards will finally be published. Begun in 1957... Read More
What are Your Motives for Preaching?
Here is an interesting story about ministers and their motives in preaching. I’m not sure its entirely accurate on every level but I do think... Read More
A Thought on the Relevance of the Gospel in a Cultural Context
As I have been reading through D.A. Carson’s new book Christ and Culture Revisited I came across a very helpful definition of “culture” that seems... Read More
Rick Phillips on Cultural Relevance, Mercy Ministry, and the Social Gospel
The most recent Christ the Center episode is online. We had the privilege of interviewing Richard D. Phillips, senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in... Read More
Who Does John Piper Listen To?
In a day when we have the privilege of listening to any preacher in the world at the push of a button I find it... Read More
On the Reconciliation of All Things in Heaven and on Earth
A few weeks ago I preached a sermon on Ephesians 1:7-10. The end of verse 10 says that Jesus came to reconcile all things in... Read More
Scott Clark on Pastoral Searches
Scott Clark has some helpful thoughts for pastoral search committees or sessions on how to choose the right minister. I suppose its kind of sad... Read More
Edwards, Edwards, and More Edwards
I am happy to report that I have received this week two new books on Jonathan Edwards. The first is by John Carrick, a professor... Read More