Since I first encountered Herman Ridderbos in seminary, I’ve been a fan of his writings and theology. I chose him as my theologian to study and present on in Advanced New Testament Theology. His writings changed the way I read and understand Scripture, helping me to see the more objective, redemptive-historical themes where I was […]
God-Like Marital Love
This video of Ian and Larissa Murphy ministered grace to my heart. I’d encourage you to watch it. If you’re married, watch it with your spouse. http://vimeo.com/38033654 John Piper shares some helpful reflections on the Desiring God blog. Read more about Ian and Larissa’s journey at PrayForIan.com.
Free Download—Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
Logos Bible Software (my employer) is offering a free digital Christian book every month this year as part of its Free Book of the Month program. This month’s free book is John Bunyan’s Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, and it’s available for only a few more days. I’d encourage you to pick it up. After you […]
3 Free Francis Chan Books
Download three popular Francis Chan books for free until tomorrow at midnight from Vyrso.com: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit Erasing Hell: What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We Made Up After you get all three, check out other Francis Chan books and other free […]
Justification by Works and Faith in 1 Clement
While reading through 1 Clement, I found a nice example of justify (δικαιόω) being used in two different senses (in very close proximity), which nicely parallels its use in the New Testament. Justified by Works In this first example, Clement is calling his readers to personal holiness and speaks of their being justified by works (ἔργοις […]
Download “Rid of My Disgrace” for Free
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Crossway is giving away Justin and Lindsey Holcomb’s Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault today and tomorrow. It’s worth picking up. Description The statistics are jarring. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their […]
Hard Work vs. Workaholism
Whether you’re a hard worker, a workaholic, or neither, I commend to you these two recent posts. Matt Perman defends working hard by looking at Proverbs (Prov 12:27; 18:9; 19:15; 24:30) and Paul (Acts 20:34–35; 2 Thes 3:7–9). It’s worth a quick read. On the flip side, Tim Challies interviews David Murray about workaholism as part of the Connected Kingdom podcast. As one […]
Dan Wallace Starts a Blog
If you’ve studied New Testament Greek, you know who Daniel Wallace is (not to be confused with the author, angler, and alligator wrestler, the rheumatologist, or the Star Wars geek). His Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics (also available from Logos Bible Software) is an essential resource for intermediate Greek students. Not only does it provide an excellent overview of the grammar […]