Random Stuff (Page 36)
Love them into the kingdom
There is a growing trend in some evangelical churches to ‘soften’ the gospel as we work with those in deprived areas. Not soften it so much as tone the language down a bit. Emphasise love. ‘Jesus loves you.’ I was amused several months ago when one of the locals turned to a young believer (visiting us) and asked, ‘So, am I going to hell then…
10 Myths about Calvinism
Interesting interview here on this new book.
My Cousin Vinny (no, really!)
Here is the debut Video of my cuzz’s band. Loving it. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/25433931] And no they’re not before you all start asking!
Are You Really A Christian?
Thanks to Justin Taylor’s blog for this. It looks like an interesting book. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/23870373]
Church Shopping
Those who know me well are aware that one of my pet hates is ‘church shoppers’, individuals who like to ‘shop around’ to find a church best suited to ‘their needs.’ Never mind the fact that there is a struggling/dwindling evangelical church on their doorstep who would be mightily encouraged by a new face. I don’t know what the USA…
NIV Review
Just to be fair to all you lovers of the ESV here is a critique of the much loved NIV. My thanks to Paul Rees for this.
Internet Morality
This is an interesting post on the twisted idea of ‘virtual morality’. Read it here.
I’m annoyed at this post
Read this annoying post here.
The ESV v The NIV: FIGHT!!
When I was in Chicago recently for the Gospel Coalition conference there was a huge banner hanging in the hall advertising the ESV as a version you could trust because ‘men you trust’ believe in it. Then there was a picture of John Piper and several others. One, my friend informed me, was Kevin DeYoung and the other a guy called Matt Chandler (who I’d…
Congregationalism is from Satan!!
I know it’s my day off but this one is fun!!! Read the link here. I saw James Macdonald speak in the states. He is a bit gimicky for my tastes but there was some personable and moving about the way he spoke.