I mentioned recently in our church that the Reformed Forum network interviewed me at the Gospel Coalition Conference. Camden Bucey, one of the two hosts, is a native of Stillman Valley. In this interview, I talk about both pastoral searches…
On Unpacking Forgiveness
Here’s a short introduction I did about Unpacking Forgiveness for Peacemakers Ministries before speaking at their National Conference. You can listen to the conference messages here. A webinar I did on forgiveness with Peacemakers here.
Rob Bell and the question of forgiveness for the unrepentant
One of the points I argued in Unpacking Forgiveness is that forgiveness cannot happen completely apart from repentance. Christians ought always to have an attitude of forgiveness. But, forgiveness is about the restoration of a relationship and if the offending…
A Soft View of Hell Makes Hard People
Denying the reality of hell may be very attractive to some. But people who hold this position are likely to become hard, embittered people when they encounter evil. Yesterday, I posted about Rob Bell’s theologically liberal views on the doctrine…
To Forgive in the Superbowl is Even Better
You don’t have to be a Packer Backer (though I highly recommend it) to appreciate this article. Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated: Aaron Rodgers is the MVP of this teeth-grinding, palm-sweating Super Bowl, and it has nothing do with how…
Is Forgiveness Possible?
This clip from ER shows the emptiness of liberal theology. HT: Trevin Wax
Sermons on Forgiveness
One of the great advantages of our day is the availability of quality preaching on the Internet. If you are looking for good preaching on forgiveness, then I recommend the sermons available from Peacemakers 2010 National Conference. You could start…
Remember the Duck
Though I would explain the word “unconditional” in this context, I like this post from Tullian Tchivijian. Tullian Tchividjian: This story told by my friend and former professor, Steve Brown, illustrates well the radical discrepancy between the ways in which…
Excited to preach on forgiveness in the Great State of Iowa
In a fallen world, conflict is never far away. This is reality. This being the case, it is imperative that we know how to unpack forgiveness. Only Christ and His Word can show us how to unpack forgiveness on our…