For a more in-depth analysis and critique of “The John 3:16 Conference,” than in my previous post, I would recommend the links below as Todd Burus has done a fantastic job recounting his experience there. As before the following list will be updated as Todd adds new posts. Timmy Brister has also provided a thorough recap of noteworthy blog postings as well as some insights of his own here.
For all of you wondering what was going on at “The John 3:16 Conference” (learn more here, here, and here) wonder no more.Tim Challies has let Andrew Lindsey guest blog and bring you every juicy detail; and to think that they thought they could simply avoid accountability by refusing to record and broadcast their sermons. The list below will be updated as they are posted on his website.
As America, and much of the world, awaits the outcome of the election here are two articles that I hope prove to be helpful as you reflect on this election and elections to come. These articles represent a balance that I think is lost in most pulpits around election season when many pastors preach the gospel of this kingdom and abandon the gospel of the Kingdom. I am glad that Piper, Driscoll, and many like them have kept the focus on the true gospel and provided us with a biblical perspective of politics.
Mark Driscoll – In God We Do Not Trust
John Piper – Let Christians Vote As Though They Were Not Voting
This was a very hard read especially when you consider that these are children. I do not know any children who are going through this nor can I imagine a place in culture where a four year old desires to change his/her gender. Regardless of what I can, or cannot imagine, there are places where this is occurring and such occurrences will be the ever increasing norm.
My question is what does the gospel have to say to this? If you are a parent how would you respond to your child? If you are a pastor how does this change the church’s mission or how does the church’s unchanging mission address these issues?
So, What’s Really at Stake in the Gay Marriage Debate? Part One
So, What’s Really at Stake in the Gay Marriage Debate? Part Two
Politics
The Presidential Election That Almost Was… Or Why It’s Difficult for Me to Vote, 1
The Presidential Election That Almost Was… Or Why It’s Difficult for Me to Vote, 2
The Presidential Election That Almost Was… Or Why It’s Difficult for Me to Vote, 3
It is amazing to me that the most eloquent Bible expositors and scholars who exegete so beautifully the missionary journeys of Paul have often never been on one themselves. . . . They model a ministry that talks about the nations but does not walk among the nations.
The brightest and best aspire to follow and emulate these godly teachers, preachers, Bible scholars, and theologians who unfortunately do not model missions as a worthy life investment. As much as young people want it to, missions does not seem to fit into any responsible, biblical expression of ministry because none of the leaders or inner circle members is missions focused in anything but talk. After a time of confused struggling, young people pack away their passion for missions as misguided zeal.
I would love for you to read this article and then share your thoughts.
Theology
Missio Dei 