Notice that they remove the name of Jesus from the lyrics of the song. Instead of beginning, "My Jesus, My Savior," they begin the song with "My shepherd, my savior." So the song is robbed of it's Christological center and becomes a generic song that resonates with the popular trend of people referring to themselves … Continue reading American Idol Changes "Shout to the Lord" Lyrics
Probe Ministries Highly Recommends ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’
Ray Bohlin, President of Probe Ministries, has written a great review of Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, in which he discusses the fate of three scientists featured in the film, who showed an openness to Intelligent Design, or at least did not show a bias against it. The three scientists are Richard Sternberg, Caroline … Continue reading Probe Ministries Highly Recommends ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’
Piper on How to Teach and Preach Calvinism
Ten years ago John Piper made the following recommendations on How to Teach and Preach "Calvinism": 1. Be rigorously textual in all your expositions and explanations and defenses of Calvinistic teachings. Make it a textual issue every time, not a logic issue or an experience issue. 2. Don't be strident but gentle. Assume that working … Continue reading Piper on How to Teach and Preach Calvinism
Why Does the Resurrection Make a Difference?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5wKYcK_kUs Lee Strobel discusses the evidence for and importance of the resurrection. NKJ Romans 10:8-10 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in … Continue reading Why Does the Resurrection Make a Difference?
Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
I was recently informed about the Cornwall Alliance and thought I would share it with the blog's readers. I haven't yet had time to read all of the material there, but so far it looks like a very good place to find information about a Biblical view of our stewardship of Creation as well as … Continue reading Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
Jack Cashill’s Review of ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’
Jack Cashill, Executive Editor of Ingram's Magazine, has written a very positive review of Ben Stein's soon-to-be-released documentary, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. The review is entitled Ben Stein Smart Bombs Darwinian Bunker, and it will make you want to see this movie. Here is an excerpt: A rousing SRO preview on Tuesday of the new … Continue reading Jack Cashill’s Review of ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’
Ben Stein’s Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYChpXw2XvU Personally, I was glad to see this, and I hope it does well in the theaters.
Zane Anderson’s Review of Pagan Christianity
Zane Anderson of the House Church Network recently published a helpful review of Pagan Christianity: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices, by Frank Viola and George Barna. The review is entitled Pagan Christianity: Real Hope or Shrill Hype. Although Anderson is himself an advocate of the House-Church Movement, and I certainly would not agree … Continue reading Zane Anderson’s Review of Pagan Christianity
Response to the House-Church Movement: Update
For the many readers who have been following the Response to the House-Church Movement (HCM) series, I thought I would offer you an update. I originally intended on writing just four articles in this series (see the Introductory post), dealing with the requirement to meet in houses for worship (Part One), the argument for fully … Continue reading Response to the House-Church Movement: Update
Great Place for Reformed Baptists to Buy Books
Solid Ground Christian Books is fast becoming my favorite place to purchase Puritan and Reformed literature. In fact, I just ordered a great commentary they have recently made available, John Trapp's A Commentary on the New Testament. And I am told that, if this one sells well, they will be offering the Old Testament volume … Continue reading Great Place for Reformed Baptists to Buy Books