What in the World is Going on with the World? Romans 8:19-21 November 25, 2018 It’s quite a world in which we live, isn’t it? Everywhere you look, there seem to be problems. I’m not talking about the problems from people who sin against us, or the problems that come from corrupt and ungodly legislation […]
Read More Sermon: What in the World is Going on with the World?“A Stunning Scale of Our Solar System, Drawn in the Dessert.” Then read Genesis 1 and Psalm 8. I’ve not seen the movie, “The Risen,” but here is a review that appears to be quite helpful. Samuel James posted “Some Thoughts on Christians, Movies, and Nudity.” And then some more thoughts. These are helpful and […]
Read More Grab bagO LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, […]
Read More When I consider Your heavensAfter last night’s debate on origins between Ken Ham and Bill Nye, the tempting question to ask is, “Who won the debate?” I suspect that both evolutionists and creationists will claim victory by their representative in the debate. But for the believer in Christ the debate isn’t about winning and losing. It was encouraging to […]
Read More Who won the Ham/Nye origins debate?If you are unable to attend the debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye at our church on Tuesday (we will be playing the event stream in the sanctuary) you can also watch it here: Or, you can view it at debatelive.org.
Read More View Ham/Nye debate hereOn Tuesday, Ken Ham will debate Bill Nye on the topic of origins. The event will take place in Cincinnati at the Creation Science museum. However, it will also be live streamed at debatelive.org. Our church will stream this event in our sanctuary — and if needed we have other rooms set aside to receive […]
Read More Bill Nye/Ken Ham Debate“For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.” (Rom. 8:22-23; NASB) I heard […]
Read More I heard the earth talkIt’s just a butterfly. But its development reveals the miraculous nature of divine creation. HT: Justin Taylor.
Read More It would take a miracleThis morning Tim Challies posted this video to attempt to demonstrate the vastness of the universe: I obviously can’t agree with Sagan’s conclusions at the end of that clip. Thomas Watson was right when he wrote in A Body of Divinity (something I read this morning), that the created world reveals the wisdom of God: […]
Read More Creation reveals the wisdom of GodWhen I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? (Ps. 8:3-4) All this God created with His fingers (Ps. 8:3) — He cast these spheres and […]
Read More The work of God’s fingersA few things spotted on the web that have caught my interest of late: I’ve been thinking more about the relationship between social justice and evangelism lately. Here is a brief video interview with John Piper on the topic. The Gospel Coalition has several brief articles on the same topic of social justice and evangelism […]
Read More Grab bagRussell Moore answers the question, “Is My Music Warping My Child?” Two points he makes, and one reaction of my own — Lyrics are influential — they shape the way we think about the issues of life, so liberty cannot be applied indiscriminately to music choices. Music becomes a parent’s opportunity to be intentional about […]
Read More Grab bagLearn to “Read better with [puritan Richard] Baxter” Pastor Tim Keller tells us how to “How to Love One Another: Affirm, Share, and Serve” The Trellis and the Vine — one of my new favorite books on how to minister and serve in the church body — is now in paperback, and on sale for […]
Read More Grab BagThis morning Al Mohler overviewed new photographs that have been provided by the Hubble telescope. These photographs are astounding representations of the vastness of the created world. Every time I see something like this, I am reminded of the words of the psalmist: When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon […]
Read More Another view of God’s creation
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