This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” The gospel has always been debated. Its meaning has always been argued about and […]
Read More What is salvation?I’ve been sick on a pretty regular basis — I’ve gotten a hold of the same “bug” too many times. I have been known to have a good case of the “not-so-holy grumbles.” Have you ever had them? At the time, it seems to feel good to grumble about: hot (or cold, depending on where […]
Read More The Word of lifeDesiring God’s national conference, “Act the Miracle” — a conference highlighting the doctrine of sanctification — begins tonight. All sessions will be live-streamed here. This is the schedule: September 28 John Piper, 8:30 PM (EDT) September 29 Kevin DeYoung, 10:00 AM (EDT) September 29 Ed Welch, 11:30 AM (EDT) September 29 Jarvis Williams, 2:45 PM […]
Read More Desiring God national conference live-streamThis post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” Sin is defined as a transgression of the law of God — a […]
Read More What is sin?“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21; NASB). Jonathan Edwards was a man who longed for heaven. In one sermon he said, “Labor to obtain such a disposition that you may choose heaven for your inheritance and home, and may earnestly long for it and be willing to […]
Read More Be heavenly mindedAn update from Dan Wallace this morning on the recently found fragment commonly referred to as “Jesus’ Wife:” “News flash: Harvard Theological Review has decided not to publish Karen King’s paper on the Coptic papyrus fragment on the grounds that the fragment is probably a fake.” This from an email Dr. Craig Evans, the Payzant […]
Read More Jesus’ Wife fragment updateThis post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” Plato said, “Man is nothing more than a featherless biped.” (So one of […]
Read More Who is man?When George Whitfield died in 1770, American statesman and deist Benjamin Franklin wrote of him, “I knew him intimately upwards of 30 years. His integrity, disinterestedness and indefatigable zeal in prosecuting every good work, I have never seen equaled and shall never see excelled.” That’s quite a commendation of a preacher of the gospel from […]
Read More What’s your reputation?The meaning of Genesis 6:1-5 is much debated. R. C. Sproul, Jr. provides as clear and simple an explanation as I’ve seen in a while: There are several competing theories on this admittedly peculiar text, a few of them fantastic, at least one of them rather pedestrian, ordinary. Some suggest, for instance, that what is […]
Read More Who Are the Sons of God and Daughters of Men in Genesis 6:1-5?The apostle Paul’s letters often conclude with lists of greetings from or encouragements to particular people. The list of generally obscure names in Colossians 4 is typical and reveals the kinds of people God uses to accomplish his purposes. Consider Aristarchus, a captive man. He was from Thessalonica and went with Paul and Tychicus to […]
Read More Who’s who in the early churchThis post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” What are the essential truths to know about an infinite God? What are […]
Read More Who is God?This post is part of a series of posts on the basics of systematic theology. Why do we need theology, and what are the essential truths to know about each doctrine? All the posts are archived under the category “Theology 101.” I was a literature major in college. I love bookstores. New ones. Old ones. […]
Read More One supreme bookColossians 3 says that the believer is to “Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on the earth” (v. 2). To ask a question that a three-year-old might ask — Why? Why should we set out minds on God and seek Him (v. 1)? The passage offers five reasons […]
Read More Why seeking God is so importantHere are some ongoing Kindle deals (act quickly; the prices change without notice): Andreas Kostenberger, God, Marriage, & Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundations ($4.61) Timothy Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness ($0.99) Kris Lundgaard, The Enemy Within: Straight talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin ($2.99) Dave Harvey, Rescuing Ambition ($3.99) Gene Veith, God at Work: Your […]
Read More Some Kindle book dealsPsalm 118 begins this way: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Oh let Israel say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” (vv. 1-4) And it ends […]
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