What is repentance?

I’m currently reading a book by Michael Horton called The Gospel-Driven Life.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and will give a brief review later but for now I just wanted to share some comments he makes concerning repentance, which I found to be very helpful.  Horton starts by quoting Psalm 51:1-9 – David’s prayer of…

Great post by Kevin DeYoung on New Gospel vs. Old Gospel

Several years ago I read a book called Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller.  It was an intriguing book, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  His book was and still is immensely popular.  Many people I know have read it and endorsed to many other their friends and had I not had been privy to some seminars and discussions surrounding this…

Manhattan Declaration

Go here for a summary of the Manhattan Declaration and an opportunity to sign it – a historic document that all Christians should be aware of regarding the following truths:  (1) the sanctity of human life, (2) the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife, and (3) the rights of conscience and religious…

Adopting for Life Conference

Adoption is incredible – and it’s incredible in so many ways.  Since the adoption of our daughter Lucianne our understanding of adoption has deepened in many, many ways.  I’m thankful for men such as Dr. Kevin Ezell and Dr. Russell Moore who have taught and demonstrated to me a biblical understanding of adoption.  With that…

What questions should you ask as you’re interpreting Scripture?

This is a great post by Justin Taylor recounting Gerald Bray’s (professor from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University) advice on what questions an individual should ask when seeking to interpret Scripture.  It was very helpful to me as I’m studying week-in-and-week-out to deliver a word from the Lord.  In addition, he also takes a difficult passage (genealogies from I Chronicles) and answers (albeit briefly)…