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Does Forgiving Mark Sanford Mean the Elimination of Consequences?
Should Christian voters who forgive Mark Sanford for his betrayals of trust have voted him back into office? He thinks so. Mark Sanford interpreted his return to the national political stage through a biblical lens. To be sure, it was…
Mike Wittmer: The New Legalism?
This post makes me look forward to Mike Wittmer’s forthcoming books: Anthony Bradley’s essay in World magazine is receiving some well-deserved attention. If that piqued your interest and you want to read more on the subject, I highly recommend Larry…
My Personal Thoughts on An Urgent Message from Crossway
Crossway (a non-profit) Ministry in Wheaton, IL recently sustained flood damage. The extra costs jeopardize projects that are planned including strategic Bible initiatives in Asia. Would you consider praying for them and helping them between now and May 31st? You…
Homosexuality: Andrew Wilson and Rob Bell Discuss Which is the Christian View
Four Suggestions for Reading Tim Keller’s The Reason for God
Yesterday, I offered motivation for reading Tim Keller’s book, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. For anyone with questions about the Christian faith – – Christian or not- – this is the most important work in…
Tim Keller’s The Reason for God: Just Read the Chapter Titles
Read Keller’s outline for Part I of The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. The chapter titles alone may motivate you to start reading: There Can’t Be Just One True Religion How Could a Good God Allow…
Jason Collins’ “Coming Out”: Barnabas Piper Considers a Right and a Wrong Way for Christians to Respond
Barnabas Piper: Jason Collins, though not a star, carries great social cachet as an NBA player. Earlier this week he became the first active player to openly come out as gay. Doing so was a brave act. Collins took a…
Bound Together Recommended Reading
People occasionally ask which authors influenced and help me write Bound Together. Below is the list of recommended reading that is at the end of Bound Together. For Further Reading on the Principle of the Rope or Corporate Solidarity This…