The opening ceremonies to the Beijing Olympics were the most spectacular human achievement I have ever witnessed. My wife and I agree; they're a must see even in this brief life of ours. Some multiple of four years ago, I watched a portion of another opening olympic...
Mark Ward
Don’t Get This
Despite the truth contained in Benjamin Franklin's little witticism about his one-time ill-fated plagiarizing pastor . . . I rather approved his giving us good sermons composed by others, than bad ones of his own manufacture. . . . don't let someone else write your...
Beijing’s Babelish, Beautiful Bravado
Last night my wife and I watched what little we could crib off the Internet of the Olympics opening ceremonies. The spectacle was extravagant, and we saw only the drummers. I thought as I watched, “This is like Babel.” I told my wife, “This is beautiful bravado.” We...
Disagreement with John Piper
So he disagreed with John Piper. At least, Piper responded strongly to his CT article on divorce (click here). But David Instone-Brewer wasn't out for controversy, it appears. And he sends smashing theology tech tips from across the pond. Check him out.
The Trinity, Gender Roles, the Tail, and the Dog
I recently ran across this from the Henry Center: The Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is excited to announce that on October 9th, 2008 at 6:30pm, it will host a Trinity Debate at the TEDS Chapel (Deerfield,...
The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Text
Here is one of the hermeneutical fallacies John Walton identified as common in children's lessons in a recent Koinonia post. 1. Promotion of the Trivial: The lesson is based on what is a passing comment in the text (Josh 9:13, they did not consult the Lord), a casual...
Hermeneutics for Halflings
Check out this post from Zondervan's new blog, Koinonia. It describes common errors of Bible interpretation committed against the weakest among us: children. The post is right: children's Bible lessons fly under the hermeneutical radar. I should know; I edit and write...
WTS Books vs. Amazon
As you can see, I've already praised WTS Books on this blog before. I wrote just days ago: Looks like Westminster Bookstore is really vying for my book dollars! I’m impressed with their store layout, their graphic design, their selection, and their sales. Now I'm...
Playing on Liberal Turf
Here's another quotation from an evangelical (!) commentary which inclines me to think that playing on liberal academic turf is neither right nor safe: For convenience, the author of 1 Peter will be referred to throughout the commentary as “Peter.” This practice does...
Κύριε, ἐλέησον
A few months ago I mentioned that one of the most powerful choral experiences I have ever had was during a visit to my school of the choir from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland. They gave an impromptu concert in the student center. I stood right in front of them...