Category Archives: theology
Doctrinal sermons?
A generation or two ago, Thomas Murphy wrote: It is taken for granted that the sermon in which there is much doctrine must necessarily be dry, unspiritual, full of sectarianism and almost necessarily incomprehensible…. In fact there can be no … Continue reading
If the foundations be destroyed…
The Psalmist asks (and answers) this vital question: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? PSALM 11:3. This Psalm refers to some unknown episode in the life of David, when such terrible things were taking place that … Continue reading
Filed under Banner of Truth, Christianity, Culture, Current Events, theology
“Why Christians Sing”
Bob Kauflin on: The Three R’s: Why Christians Sing… Christians sing together during corporate worship gatherings. Colossians 3:16-17 [below] helps us understand why. Paul tells us that worshiping God together in song is meant to deepen the relationships we enjoy … Continue reading
Thinking, in order to love God more…
I’ve recently been immersed in the book THINK, The Life of the Mind and the Love of God, by John Piper (Crossway, 2010). It is hard to set down! He answers so many of my questions about reading, thinking and … Continue reading
Timeless wisdom meets social media
Tim Challies brings Solomon like wisdom to bear (quoting Proverbs) on the modern use of social media in his post today. If you blog (or read lots of blogs), post comments, or use Facebook, et cetera, please take a prayerful … Continue reading
At “The Banner” Conference 2010
After a long drive on Tuesday — including the annual traffic tie-ups around Scranton, PA (30 minutes stalled on an interstate highway while workers picked up cones) — I arrived at the campus of Messiah College just in time for … Continue reading
Filed under Banner of Truth, books, Conference, Personal, theology
Hosting a ne’er-do-well?
Author Jim Elliff recently shared an article entitled, Public Debate with Bart Ehrman in Seminaries: A Bad Decision. I agree. I also think his reasons can help us avoid unprofitable engagements with other ne’er-do-wells…. Here are Elliff’s main points. (Read … Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, other faiths, theology
From “Happy-Clappy” to hungering for theology
Dr Michael Horton recently made this observation in discussing what this generation wants from a local church… A lot of younger evangelicals were reared in “happy-clappy” churches with theater seating, a praise band, singing off the wall (both literally and … Continue reading
“Deep thinking is not my thing”
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. — Psalm 119:15 (esv) Many would argue against the practice of meditating on Scripture, or doing deep (theological) thinking, by saying “it’s not my thing” — as … Continue reading
Filed under Human nature, Manton, Philosophy, Scripture, theology
The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God
In one of his most significant works, “The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God” (437 pp. P&R, 1987), Dr. John M. Frame explores our relationship with God as a knowing relationship: “We tend to forget how often in Scripture God … Continue reading
