Monthly Archives: March 2009

who’s got next?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

The audio from yesterday’s worldview symposium, “Who’s Got Next?” is available at http://grts.cornerstone.edu/resources/tpoints. Jim Grier peppered his talk on epistemology with his usual provocative thoughts about preaching and ministry.  The one that caught a lot of attention, and seemed right, is … Continue reading →

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here’s you without seminary

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

If you’re a youth pastor, you might enjoy this video:  http://vimeo.com/1713668?pg=embed&sec=

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the evil of inertia

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Our Daily Journey is now up and running, with all of the professionalism and networking ability that you’d expect from Radio Bible Class.  These devotionals are printed in attractive, 3 month booklets, and available on-line–just click on “Our Daily Journey” … Continue reading →

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Bavinck on the atonement

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

And now two inspiring quotes on the atonement from Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatcs:   “Remember:  grace is that perfection in God by which, for some reason or other, he relinquishes his rights.  Hence, if as the righteous and holy one he … Continue reading →

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satisfaction and the Socinians

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

I was reading volume 3 of Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics this morning, and I came upon his description of the Socinian view of the atonement.  The Socinians were the followers of Faustus Socinus, a 17th century rationalistic Unitarian who lived … Continue reading →

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boomers or tankers?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

This may be a gross oversimplification, and I’m willing to be corrected, as long as you’re nice about it.  But what is a blog for if not for trotting out ideas that are not yet ready for prime time?   … Continue reading →

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upcoming opportunities

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

This week there are some valuable opportunities for those in West Michigan to learn and dialogue about contemporary issues in the church.  On Thursday night Michael Horton will speak about his new book, Christless Christianity, at the Baker Book House … Continue reading →

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Kierkegaard on the interpretation of Scripture

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

I am reading Kevin Vanhoozer’s classic book, Is There a Meaning in This Text? (Zonderan, 1998), and I came across this timely parable on p. 16.    Kierkegaard said that some people read Scripture like disobedient subjects responding to their … Continue reading →

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uh-oh

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

Turns out the top bowler in the Special Olympics is Kolan McConiughey from Ann Arbor.  He has bowled 5 perfect games since 2005 and has publicly challenged our president to “bring it on.”  I’m guessing that Obama is wishing that … Continue reading →

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what went wrong

Posted on March 19, 2009 by

If you want to understand how our country and the world landed into this financial mess, you should listen to NPR’s This American Life episodes “Bad Bank” and “The Giant Pool of Money.” They are the clearest and easiest to … Continue reading →

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