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Tim Keller, Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, is one of the best “missional preachers” in the U.S. today (in my humble opinion).
The content of his preaching is somewhat “cerebral” — engaging some of the most common intellectual challenges that both Christians and non-Christians face when seeking the face of God or the […]
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The following is the second lecture in a series entitled “Living Hope: The Story of the Future Life.” To download a copy of the lecture, click here. For the audio of the lecture (mp3, 56 min.), click this “play” button or you can “right click” here to download it.
This morning we continue under […]
As Theologian-in-Residence at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX, my theme for special lectures this year is Living Wisdom: Forming Our Faith with the Mighty Dead. There will be four series of lectures under this theme. Our first series is “Living Hope: The Story of the Future Life.” And this is […]
The future life envisioned by Holy Scripture involves a restored physical universe, a “renewal of all things” — a New Heavens and New Earth (e.g. Rev. 21). It’s true, however, that if we were to take a poll of western Christians about their views on what the future life will be like, we’d likely […]
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The “Holy War” passages in the Bible that describe the Israelite Conquest of Canaan are surely some of the most disturbing – and disturbingly misused – passages in all of Scripture.
In Deuteronomy 7:2, for instance, Moses tells the Israelites that when they enter the Land of Canaan, which God had promised to […]
I read with interest the latest cover story of Time Magazine on “Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School.” On the whole, it’s a very sensible article and it argues that many public schools should offer courses on biblical literacy, on account of the Bible’s formative influence on western civilization and because […]
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I rarely take the time to watch TV news (with the exception of recording and watching the major stories of the ‘evening news’), but tonight was an exception. I had the privilege - well, at least the occasion - to watch John Stossel on ABC’s 20/20, with some family members who are visiting from […]
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The New York Times posted a story today about the struggling Chrysler corporation. In this case, an auto company’s lack of progress toward economic stability speaks a truth about spiritual growth (or lack thereof) as well. The analogy is too clear to require explanation, so I’ll just give you the quote from the […]
Who knows, perhaps fewer Christmas banners in department stores will be a good reminder to us that the key to Advent cannot be found in the store, and it may help us to encourage one another to observe Christmas in prayer, worshipful anticipation, and self-sacrificial community.
Renewal leaders from various mainline Protestant denominations, who together form the Association for Church Renewal, have written an open letter to our brothers and sisters in Christ, urging them to remain steadfast in the faith, amidst our present trials.
To see the letter, click here.
To see the press release accompanying the letter, click here.
To learn […]
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