WTS Books is having a Moving Sale
Supreme Court hands narrow win to baker over gay couple dispute
Christian Soccer Star Refused to Play for Team USA Because of LGBT Pride Jerseys
Defining Creation by Richard C Barcellos
John Crotts–Graciousness: Tempering Truth with Love from Equipping You In Grace
Growing Old Graciously by Jared C Wilson
Is Sola Scriptura a Rejection of Teachers and Tradition? by Stephen Nichols
Should Christians Save for Retirement? from Ask Pastor John
In this video, Jeff Durbin, filling in for James White on the Dividing Line, refutes Andy Stanley
Showing posts with label Religious Freedom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Religious Freedom. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Around The Web-May 2, 2018
The Dangerous Allure of Being a Cultural Warrior by Brian Davis
The Need for Preachers and Teachers from Doctrine and Devotion
How Did Jesus Build His Church? from Word Matters
Snopes Is a Sneaky Liar About California’s Bill To Ban Christian LGBT Talk by Robert Gagnon
Imagine There's No Hell by Nick Batzig
What is Jesus’s Evangelism Program? by David Schrock
Reading the Bible for the First Time by Ryan Higginbottom
Tim Challies on how John Piper's "Shells" illustration transformed a generation
The Need for Preachers and Teachers from Doctrine and Devotion
How Did Jesus Build His Church? from Word Matters
Snopes Is a Sneaky Liar About California’s Bill To Ban Christian LGBT Talk by Robert Gagnon
Imagine There's No Hell by Nick Batzig
What is Jesus’s Evangelism Program? by David Schrock
Reading the Bible for the First Time by Ryan Higginbottom
Tim Challies on how John Piper's "Shells" illustration transformed a generation
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Around The Web-February 28, 2018
Check out the Easter Sale happening at WTS Books
Wheaton College Wins Religious Freedom Victory, Will Not Be Forced to Provide Abortion-Inducing Drugs
Is Church Discipline Really Necessary?
Josh Buice's sermon from Reformation Bible College: The Local Church Is Not Plan B, C, or D—It’s Plan A: The Local Church Is God’s Will For Your Life
The Significance of Genesis 3:15 by Derek Thomas
Popcorn Theology discusses Black Panther
Dayton Hartman-Church History for Modern Ministry: Why Our Past Matters for Everything We Do from Equipping You In Grace
In What Way Will Christians Judge Angels? from Ask John Piper
Introducing Christian Breakup Lines and you might want to have a pillow on the floor in case you fall laughing because this is so good. I have watched this for a week and I am still laughing.
Wheaton College Wins Religious Freedom Victory, Will Not Be Forced to Provide Abortion-Inducing Drugs
Is Church Discipline Really Necessary?
Josh Buice's sermon from Reformation Bible College: The Local Church Is Not Plan B, C, or D—It’s Plan A: The Local Church Is God’s Will For Your Life
The Significance of Genesis 3:15 by Derek Thomas
Popcorn Theology discusses Black Panther
Dayton Hartman-Church History for Modern Ministry: Why Our Past Matters for Everything We Do from Equipping You In Grace
In What Way Will Christians Judge Angels? from Ask John Piper
Introducing Christian Breakup Lines and you might want to have a pillow on the floor in case you fall laughing because this is so good. I have watched this for a week and I am still laughing.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Around The Web-August 4, 2017
Order Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers by Jim Newheiser at Westminster Bookstore by August 9th, you will get free shipping on your purchase
The Back To School Sale is happening right now until August 10
Facebook, You Are Not My Church by Erin Davis
Is This the End of Gender? from Rob Smith & Claire Smith
3 Ways the Gospel Might Divide a Church by Jared C Wilson
Are You a Spectator on Sunday Morning? by Michael Wittmer
Tom Ascol and Don Whitney discuss Spiritual Disciplines and Biblical Spirituality
Sit With The Psalms by Aaron Armstrong
Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves from Word of God by Dave Jenkins
Russell Moore, Kevin DeYoung, and Tim Keller discuss religious freedom
The Back To School Sale is happening right now until August 10
Facebook, You Are Not My Church by Erin Davis
Is This the End of Gender? from Rob Smith & Claire Smith
3 Ways the Gospel Might Divide a Church by Jared C Wilson
Are You a Spectator on Sunday Morning? by Michael Wittmer
Tom Ascol and Don Whitney discuss Spiritual Disciplines and Biblical Spirituality
Sit With The Psalms by Aaron Armstrong
Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves from Word of God by Dave Jenkins
Russell Moore, Kevin DeYoung, and Tim Keller discuss religious freedom
Friday, June 30, 2017
Around The Web-June 30, 2017
15 Martin Luther Quotes on Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves by Bob Kellerman
What Does the Rainbow Really Mean? by Josh Buice
Why a Church Playground Matters for Religious Liberty by Joe Carter
Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? by Russell Moore
Religious Freedom and Discrimination: Why the Debate Continues by Albert Mohler
Fictitious Forgiveness: Why We Cannot Forgive Ourselves by Eric Davis
My 3 Big Fears In Parenting Teenagers by Trevin Wax
Complete Not in Ourselves, But in Christ by Ian Conrey
For the past week, people have been talking about Derek Carr, quarterback of the Oakland Raiders, who just signed a nice contract. At the 3 minute mark, you'll see why as he was asked about what would he splurge on and how he would use the money.
What Does the Rainbow Really Mean? by Josh Buice
Why a Church Playground Matters for Religious Liberty by Joe Carter
Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? by Russell Moore
Religious Freedom and Discrimination: Why the Debate Continues by Albert Mohler
Fictitious Forgiveness: Why We Cannot Forgive Ourselves by Eric Davis
My 3 Big Fears In Parenting Teenagers by Trevin Wax
Complete Not in Ourselves, But in Christ by Ian Conrey
For the past week, people have been talking about Derek Carr, quarterback of the Oakland Raiders, who just signed a nice contract. At the 3 minute mark, you'll see why as he was asked about what would he splurge on and how he would use the money.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Around The Web-June 9, 2017
Father's Day Sale happening till June 13th at WTS Books
How Much Did Early Christians Disagree Over Their Theology? by Michael Kruger
Do You Believe the Whole Gospel? by R.C. Sproul
Bring the Books! by Jared C Wilson
Gluttony by James Forbis
Study: Phone-obsessed parents have naughtier kids
10 Things You Should Know about the Protestant Reformation in England by Sam Storms
The FAQs: Supreme Court Delivers Religious Liberty Victory to Hospitals by Joe Carter
What did John 3:16 mean when it said, "For God So Loved The World?"
On a lighter note, the Bible lady is back as she takes a trip through Las Vegas where she had an encounter with the Joker and Mickey Mouse.
How Much Did Early Christians Disagree Over Their Theology? by Michael Kruger
Do You Believe the Whole Gospel? by R.C. Sproul
Bring the Books! by Jared C Wilson
Gluttony by James Forbis
Study: Phone-obsessed parents have naughtier kids
10 Things You Should Know about the Protestant Reformation in England by Sam Storms
The FAQs: Supreme Court Delivers Religious Liberty Victory to Hospitals by Joe Carter
What did John 3:16 mean when it said, "For God So Loved The World?"
On a lighter note, the Bible lady is back as she takes a trip through Las Vegas where she had an encounter with the Joker and Mickey Mouse.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Podcast Wednesday: Spiritual Gifts, Comic Con, Thought Leaders, and more
Calvinist Batman and Dave Furman on helping those who suffer
Doctrine and Devotion recently discussed spiritual gifts:
Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Spiritual Gifts: Part 2
Popcorn Theology on The Fellowship of the Ring
Gotham Central presents their Cincy Comic Con Special
The Happy Rant on Christian athletes and thought leaders
Equipping You In Grace with Andrew Walker on Racial Reconciliation, Religious Liberty, and Same Sex-Marriage
John Piper answers the question, Does God Love His Enemies?
The Reformed Library reviews Praying The Bible
Q&A Stanley’s Problem With the Bible with East From West
Doctrine and Devotion recently discussed spiritual gifts:
Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Spiritual Gifts: Part 2
Popcorn Theology on The Fellowship of the Ring
Gotham Central presents their Cincy Comic Con Special
The Happy Rant on Christian athletes and thought leaders
Equipping You In Grace with Andrew Walker on Racial Reconciliation, Religious Liberty, and Same Sex-Marriage
John Piper answers the question, Does God Love His Enemies?
The Reformed Library reviews Praying The Bible
Q&A Stanley’s Problem With the Bible with East From West
Friday, June 10, 2016
Around The Web-June 10, 2016
Kevin DeYoung answers this question: Should I Attend a Homosexual Wedding If the Service Is Completely Secular?
Pastoral Ministry Is About Souls, Not Stats by Jared C Wilson
Does Carrying Signs Really Save Babies? by Sean DeMars
Parents, Tell Your Kids They Are Sinners by Mike McGarry
Is Religious Freedom For Non-Christians Too? by Russell Moore
Battling Discouragement and Depression with the Gospel by Dave Jenkins
Don't forget about the sale happening on the Reformed Expository Commentary Series and Cruciform Press
Justin Taylor and Thomas Kidd introduce the new the Evangelical History Blog
Here is one example of a pastor you might want to stay away from.
Pastoral Ministry Is About Souls, Not Stats by Jared C Wilson
Does Carrying Signs Really Save Babies? by Sean DeMars
Parents, Tell Your Kids They Are Sinners by Mike McGarry
Is Religious Freedom For Non-Christians Too? by Russell Moore
Battling Discouragement and Depression with the Gospel by Dave Jenkins
Don't forget about the sale happening on the Reformed Expository Commentary Series and Cruciform Press
Justin Taylor and Thomas Kidd introduce the new the Evangelical History Blog
Here is one example of a pastor you might want to stay away from.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Why Hobby Lobby Matters?
Earlier today, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby which is owner by Christian who objected to the Obamacare Mandate which says for-profit companies must pay for coverage of contraception for their employees. This was one of the biggest cases involving religious freedom in the United States in recent years. What was the big deal about this case? Russell Moore writes:
This is as close as a Southern Baptist gets to dancing in the streets for joy. The Supreme Court just handed down the Hobby Lobby case, and ruled that the government cannot force closely-held corporations to violate their religious beliefs in the purchasing of abortion-causing drugs.
The ruling isn’t just a win for evangelicals, like the Southern Baptist Greens. It’s a win for everyone. Here’s why. A government that can pave over the consciences of the Greens can steamroll over any dissent anywhere. Whether you agree or disagree with us about abortion, every American should want to see a government that is not powerful enough to set itself up as a god over the conscience.
As Christians, we believe in obeying the law and honoring our government authorities (Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet 2:13-17). But Jesus taught us to render unto Caesar what belongs to him, and to God what belongs to him. Our consciences are not held in a blind trust when we leave our church buildings on Sunday.
I hope this decision is a warning to the White House to stop such a cavalier disregard of religious liberty, seen both in this coercive mandate and, earlier, in their argument to do away with the ministerial exemption in hiring.
More than that, though, I pray for churches that can raise up a new generation to prize freedom of conscience and religious liberty for all. We won this case, and now is the time to thank God. But who could have imagined just a few years ago that we would even have to take such a thing to the United States Supreme Court? We must teach our children what it means to be free people, and what it means to follow Christ whatever the cost.
This is not just a political issue. The Apostle Paul appealed to his Roman citizenship when he was charged with disrupting the peace. All the way through the appeals process, he not only plead for his freedom, but he also preached the gospel of Jesus Christ (Acts 25-26). We should do so as well. But that means teaching the next generation that following Christ will be costly, and that they will be often viewed as strange and even subversive by a culture in which sexual liberation is the highest god in the pantheon. A discount-rate prosperity gospel will not supply such grit. The gospel of Jesus Christ will.
So let’s celebrate today. And then let’s remember that we prize religious liberty not preeminently because it keeps us out of jail. We prize religious liberty because we believe there is a court higher than the Supreme Court. No government bureaucrat will stand with us before the Judgment Seat of Christ, and thus no bureaucrat should seek to lord over the conscience.
Let’s remember the words of the Apostle Peter: “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a coverup for evil, but living as servants of God” (1 Pet. 2:16). Let’s fight for religious freedom, for everybody. And let’s preach the gospel with power. We must be about both: persuasive proclamation and the guarding of the freedom to disagree with us. That’s what Jesus taught us. So let’s hold onto freedom and let’s pray, for liberty and Jesus for all.
This is as close as a Southern Baptist gets to dancing in the streets for joy. The Supreme Court just handed down the Hobby Lobby case, and ruled that the government cannot force closely-held corporations to violate their religious beliefs in the purchasing of abortion-causing drugs.
The ruling isn’t just a win for evangelicals, like the Southern Baptist Greens. It’s a win for everyone. Here’s why. A government that can pave over the consciences of the Greens can steamroll over any dissent anywhere. Whether you agree or disagree with us about abortion, every American should want to see a government that is not powerful enough to set itself up as a god over the conscience.
As Christians, we believe in obeying the law and honoring our government authorities (Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet 2:13-17). But Jesus taught us to render unto Caesar what belongs to him, and to God what belongs to him. Our consciences are not held in a blind trust when we leave our church buildings on Sunday.
I hope this decision is a warning to the White House to stop such a cavalier disregard of religious liberty, seen both in this coercive mandate and, earlier, in their argument to do away with the ministerial exemption in hiring.
More than that, though, I pray for churches that can raise up a new generation to prize freedom of conscience and religious liberty for all. We won this case, and now is the time to thank God. But who could have imagined just a few years ago that we would even have to take such a thing to the United States Supreme Court? We must teach our children what it means to be free people, and what it means to follow Christ whatever the cost.
This is not just a political issue. The Apostle Paul appealed to his Roman citizenship when he was charged with disrupting the peace. All the way through the appeals process, he not only plead for his freedom, but he also preached the gospel of Jesus Christ (Acts 25-26). We should do so as well. But that means teaching the next generation that following Christ will be costly, and that they will be often viewed as strange and even subversive by a culture in which sexual liberation is the highest god in the pantheon. A discount-rate prosperity gospel will not supply such grit. The gospel of Jesus Christ will.
So let’s celebrate today. And then let’s remember that we prize religious liberty not preeminently because it keeps us out of jail. We prize religious liberty because we believe there is a court higher than the Supreme Court. No government bureaucrat will stand with us before the Judgment Seat of Christ, and thus no bureaucrat should seek to lord over the conscience.
Let’s remember the words of the Apostle Peter: “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a coverup for evil, but living as servants of God” (1 Pet. 2:16). Let’s fight for religious freedom, for everybody. And let’s preach the gospel with power. We must be about both: persuasive proclamation and the guarding of the freedom to disagree with us. That’s what Jesus taught us. So let’s hold onto freedom and let’s pray, for liberty and Jesus for all.
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