Luther vs Calvin(?) on Images
Considering the reformer's views on the use of images
“With regard to Luther’s judgment on images, we are not in the dark. In his report to his confidant Nikolaus Hausmann on the situation he found in Wittenberg, he was unambiguous: “Damno imagines.” The elimination of images, however, should be brought about by means of a consensus grounded in the faith. As far as the... Continue Reading
Picking Up Where Francis Schaeffer Left Off
The book picks up where the late Francis Schaeffer left off in Schaeffer’s unusual ability to bring Christian faith to bear in critical thinking about contemporary culture
“Schaeffer died 30 years ago this May and was known more in his later years for support of politically conservative causes. Apart from politics, though, he spoke of existentialism, modern art, music, ethics, theology, and movies in a rare way for evangelicals of his era or of any era. Garber follows in that noble tradition... Continue Reading
Pro-Gay Book Cites Piper, Keller
A new book attempting to make a biblical case for homosexual marriage asserts that John Piper and Tim Keller hold "core principles" that "should cause them to reconsider" their opposition to same-sex marriage
“Matthew Vines’ “God and the Gay Christian,” released April 22 by Convergent Books, also cites Augustine, John Chrysostom, John Calvin and C.S. Lewis in the course of arguing that Scripture allows monogamous same-sex marriage. Vines admits that Christians throughout history condemned homosexuality, but he writes that most did not understand the modern concept of homosexual... Continue Reading
On Local Churches and the Sovereignty of God
No other institution or human organization on the earth today can do what the church does
“Jesus has already outlined his plan for how he will manifest his glory in the world today. He said, “I will build my church” (Matt 16:18). Jesus Christ died to save his people from their sins, and as the Spirit applies his work in the world, a new creation body is growing up into Christ.... Continue Reading
Spurgeon the Drinker: The Rest of the Story
Spurgeon admitted he would give up his Christian liberty in order to avoid leading another astray
I do not condemn my brothers and sisters who disagree with me on this issue. But I do ask to receive the same respect. My conviction is not one born out of legalism or mindless acceptance of tradition. I believe my conviction comes from the same place that Spurgeon’s did – a pastor’s heart sensitive to the needs of those... Continue Reading
Dunagan Called As Pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, voted unanimously to call the Rev. Bryan H. Dunagan as the church’s next senior pastor
A native Texan, Dunagan currently serves as the teaching pastor at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, a 7,000-member church in Atlanta, where he is one of the church’s two primary preaching pastors. During his nine years at Peachtree, Dunagan has emphasized preaching, teaching, outreach ministry and work with young adults and families. Highland Park Presbyterian Church (HPPC)... Continue Reading
Boehner Rival Loses Christian College Job Over ‘Electile Dysfunction’ Ad
A campaign ad including House Speaker John Boehner in a parody commercial has cost his Republican primary opponent a teaching job at Cedarville University in Ohio
The ad, “When the Moment is Right,” spoofs commercials for the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis by asking whether the Ohio Republican (using an alternate pronunciation of Boehner’s last name) has “electile dysfunction.” Winteregg told The Washington Post he is hopeful he can beat Boehner. (RNS) A campaign ad including House Speaker John Boehner in... Continue Reading
Wade Williams Called Home: Inspired Biblical Worship
Wade Williams passed away May 1 after a two-year battle with brain cancer
Williams, a University of Alabama graduate with a degree in musical composition, later earned his master’s in choral conducting from Georgia State University. After undergraduate study, he became a music director with Campus Crusade for Christ, leading evangelistic teams in the United States and around the world. Through his Campus Crusade experience, Williams developed a... Continue Reading
Bart Ehrman’s Worldview Problem
On what grounds does a professed agnostic make such sweeping moral claims about good and evil, and right and wrong, and what God is like or not like?
In the end, Ehrman’s worldview is a philosophical mess. He chides others for inserting value-laden statements and then offers his own. He claims to believe in the real existence of good and evil, but never explains where such moral norms come from. He makes sweeping claims about how there is no God who will judge... Continue Reading
Are You a Heretic?
An interview with Justin Holcomb, author of two new books: Know the Creeds and Councils and Know the Heretics
In every generation, the Christian church must restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. In these books Holcomb leads us through centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions—as well as the errors that occasioned them—and reveals their profound relevance for today. “To know nothing of what happened before you were born,”... Continue Reading