All in Theology
Book Review: Baptism Is Not Enough by John Crawford
Baptism Is Not Enough is written from a unique paradigm that the Bible “in fact applies to every area of life” (x). While many Christians may think they affirm this John Crawford does an exceptional job of showing the integrated nature of the covenantal reconstruction perspective.
Barth & Art
“Art can be redemptive because of its eyes to see the sorrow of the world and its ears
In my view, Pharaoh is an example of God amplifying the desires of Pharaoh's sinful, faithless heart instead of softening it through the grace of His Holy Spirit (Eze 11:19; 36:26). Pharaoh was no more depraved or "fallen" than we are.
Barth & God's Glory
Almost with a sleight of hand Karl Barth has convinced me to focus on God revealing "God-self" and ultimately beauty being found in the glory of God's freedom to love. Phew. That is a packed sentence.
The ceremonial portions of the "Levitical law" were fulfilled once and for all in Jesus Christ's perfect life and death. The holiness portions of the law were ultimately fulfilled in the given of the Holy Spirit and the purification of the church through the Word.
My Take Audio: Book Notes for Saving Karl Barth
I have not been so blessed by a book in a long time. I'm all for encouraging books. I've recently read very edifying books by Andrew Louth and Richard Gaffin. They were true blessings. But they don't hold a candle to the work of Long.
The Cultures of Middle Earth
Obviously, if you haven't read or watched The Lord of the Rings I would highly suggest you do so.
What cannot be lost in this is the closing reality: we have been seated. We are seated with Christ in authority and power (Matt 28:18-20).
Life Intends to Kill Us
When we learn to die to ourselves in every area of our lives we begin to learn how to die well.