2008-12-06 The Brief

Books

Culture

  • Here is an interesting little map which looks a adoption as a global phenomenon.

Economics

  • This chart speaks for itself.
  • Reuters details the current employment situation, as this November American employers cut the most jobs since 1974, here.

SBC Life

The John 3:16 Conference

John Piper on Politics and the Gospel

This was posted prior to the election; however, what John Piper has to say remains an important message that we all need to hear. I would also recommend reading Thabiti Anyabwile’s reflections on Piper’s video here.

2008-11-10 The Brief

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.

  • Total Depravity by Dr. Paige Patterson and Overview
  • Unconditional Election by Dr. Richard Land
  • Limited Atonement by Dr. David Allen (Part 1)
  • Limited Atonement by Dr. David Allen (Part 2)
  • Irresistible Grace by Dr. Steve Lemke
  • Perseverance of the Saints by Dr. Ken Keathley
  • Final Summary
  • 2008-11-05 The Brief

    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.

  • Andrew Lindsey’s reflection on the attendance and the mood @ John 3:16
  • Introduction and Opening Message by Johnny Hunt
  • John 3:16 by Dr. Jerry Vines
  • Total Depravity by Dr. Paige Patterson
  • Unconditional Election by Dr. Richard Land
  • Limited Atonement by Dr. David Allen
  • Irresistible Grace by Dr. Steve Lemke
  • Perseverance of the Saints by Dr. Ken Keathley
  • John 3:16 by Dr. Charles Stanley
  • Question and Answer