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A Balanced Evangelical View of America’s Founding

It would be problematic to deny the deep Christian (or at least theistic) influence on the Founders’ intellectual world.

Written by Thomas Kidd, Patheos | Thursday, October 4, 2012

While not every Founding Father was a Bible believer, they all lived in a Bible-suffused milieu. And while faith was hardly their only inspiration, Christian principles heavily informed the Founders’ beliefs in equality, liberty, and the nature of the American republic.

The Gospel and Sexual Orientation; A Review

"One of the most concise and helpful statements on the various issues involved in the matter of same-sex attraction."

Written by Carl Trueman | Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The book outlines the history of modern thinking about sexuality, addresses the key theological and textual arguments of those opposed to the traditional Christian approach, shows how the Westminster Standards apply to the matter, and, in a final chapter, offers very good practical pastoral advice…

“Center Church” by Tim Keller – A Review

It is the best book outlining the theological vision and philosophy of ministry prior to determining specifics church models, ministry programs, and methods of multiplication

Written by Daniel F. Wells | Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Keller begins his discussion about the city by critiquing romanticized views of the city (p. 135). Keller even admits that the contrasts between city, suburb, and town are general and that some locations blur the distinction (p. 136). In the end, Keller commends ministry in all locales and believes Center Church is helpful to churches in non-urban contexts (p. 381).

“Fierce Women”: A review

God has given us an intimate picture of the gospel in the marriage relationship.

Written by Aimee Byrd | Monday, October 1, 2012

When a woman is destructively fierce, Wagner explains how that can affect her husband in two different ways. A normally confident man can become very intimidated by his wife, and cower in passivity. This scenario is more common in the church than we would probably like to admit.

What Motivates the Opponents of the Christian Right?

New Book Looks at Liberal Side of the Culture War

Written by Napp Nazworth, Christian Post | Sunday, September 30, 2012

A lot of them brought up homophobia. We didn't ask about it, but they brought it up on their own. Some of them brought up fears of a theocracy in our society. So, you put those two together, the fear of cultural progressives is that the Christian Right will take over our society and outlaw homosexuality and turn us back to the Dark Ages. And, this is by their own words.

Getting to Know Him

Catechesis at its best is a very personal 'school of faith.'

Written by Philip Harrold, Christianity Today | Sunday, September 30, 2012

Catechesis begins by recognizing that the Christian life is as much about union with Christ as receiving the benefits of his saving work. It's about 'getting saved,' yes, but also growing in him.

Book Briefs

Six recent books, three from the 'Dutch Tradition'

Written by Kevin DeYoung | Sunday, September 30, 2012

Authors include: Monica Duffy Toft, Daniel Philpott, Timothy Samuel Shah; R. C. Sproul; Doug Coleman; Idzerd Van Dellen, Martin Monsma; G.D. Cloete, D.J. Smit; Piet J. Naude

Reformed Response to Two Kingdom Theology

John Frame, The Escondido Theology: A Reformed Response to Two Kingdom Theology

Written by Steven Wedgeworth | Sunday, September 23, 2012

A major part of Prof. Frame’s critique of the Escondido men is that they lay exclusive claim to the Reformed tradition. In fact, he says that this is his primary motivation for writing this book: “I would not be writing this book if it were not for another distinctive of the Escondido theology…: the view... Continue Reading

Personal Reflections and Valuable Insights from ‘The Forgotten Spurgeon’ by Iain H. Murray

Remembering some forgotten events from the ministry of Charles Spurgeon

Written by Riley Fraas | Friday, September 21, 2012

Industrialized South London was no place where Calvinism should flourish, humanly speaking. Despite all of the human factors, Spurgeon’s ministry, particularly known for its bold exposition of the doctrines of grace from Scripture, flourished among factory workers, housekeepers, and chimney sweeps. What a testimony this is to God’s grace!     Of all the great preachers and... Continue Reading

A Review of Os Guniness’ “A Free People’s suicide”

He argues that freedom requires virtue, virtue requires faith, and faith requires freedom

Written by Ray Nothstine | Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Undoubtedly, Guinness sees that a reordering of societal virtue and values is paramount. The status quo is unsustainable; the republic will not even merely be able to stay afloat. At best, it seems the country can manage its steady decline.

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