TNIV & Popularity Contest
DISCLAIMER: I'm still not in favor of the TNIV's systematic and subtle—what can I call it?—twisting of gender renderings. Please see Grudem for more. But I do think educated American Christians should use the multiple translations at their disposal, and I am particularly excited about the verseless format of the TNIV edition I'm about to recommend to you (again). If you know Greek and/or Hebrew you're not going to be led astray by reading the TNIV; you can always check its accuracy for...
Essential IVP Reference Collection for Logos $80
I don't think you'll find a better price than this on this: Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels Dictionary of Paul and His Letters Dictionary of the Later NT and Its Development Dictionary of NT Background IVP Bible Background Commentary: OT IVP Bible Background Commentary: NT Hard Sayings of the Bible New Bible Commentary New Dictionary of Theology New Dictionary of Biblical Theology Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies Pocket Dictionary for the Study of NT Greek Pocket Dictionary of...
The ESV Study Bible and Seminarians
The new ESV Study Bible, out in October, looks very cool. I just love the creativity (including design sense!) and energy Crossway is showing in their production and promotion of the ESV. And there's substance, too. (Sometimes I forget about that briefly in my delight over good design...) The contributors are solid commentators and exegetes; this is one to buy for your family. But here's my question: What place should a study Bible have in the life of a seminarian himself, not just that of his...
Five-Point Macism
Sometimes a good blogger must cannibalize his e-mails for content. Sometimes mediocre bloggers must do the same. Five-Point Macism I was recently asked: "I've never taken the plunge into Mac World because of all the investment I've made into PC software. So I can still use that stuff using Parallels? Is it worth the extra money? Convince me! :)" I answered: Why Macs are Better QuickLook! This is just a very, very cool idea. Preview all kinds of common files (and get freeware plugins for more)...
American Idol Sings Shout to the Lord
One of the most powerful choral experiences I have ever had was when the choir from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland stopped by BJU and gave an impromptu concert in the student center. I stood right in front of them and heard them sing powerfully and skillfully in a beautiful, challenging arrangement: "Kyrie, eleison! Kyrie, eleison!" I started to cry because so many people my age, headed to hell were crying out, "Lord, have mercy!" without any idea what they were saying. I did try to...