Gerald Bray, God has spoken: A History of Christian Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014. I received a complimentary kindle copy of this book for review from Crossway Publishers. Gerald Bray is a theologian and researcher at The Beeson Divinity School of Samford University in Alabama. Bray’s book is a tour de force of church history, […]
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Recycling Rubbish Into A Masterpiece
The New York Times recently printed an obituary for the artist Thornton Dial. He became an artist in midlife and employed a variety of innovative materials such as bones, scrap metal, and other discarded items to create sculptures and paintings that are featured in the collections of the Whitney, the Smithsonian, and other prominent museums of […]
A Voice from the past: "Unselfishness" By J.N. Darby
“One thing impressed my mind most peculiarly when the Lord was first opening my eyes – I never found Christ doing a single thing for Himself. Here is an immense principle. There was not one act in all Christ’s life done to serve or please Himself. An unbroken stream of blessed, perfect, unfailing love flowed […]
A Voice from the past: “Unselfishness” By J.N. Darby
“One thing impressed my mind most peculiarly when the Lord was first opening my eyes – I never found Christ doing a single thing for Himself. Here is an immense principle. There was not one act in all Christ’s life done to serve or please Himself. An unbroken stream of blessed, perfect, unfailing love flowed […]
The Desperate Need For "Heart Control"
The San Bernardino mass shooting touched off the usual debates about gun control, law enforcement, intelligence-gathering, and so on; nonetheless, the real issue lies unmentioned: something must be done about the wicked human heart. “Heart control” is more essential than gun control. No legislation, education, or other societal means of influence can cleanse man’s […]
The Desperate Need For “Heart Control”
The San Bernardino mass shooting touched off the usual debates about gun control, law enforcement, intelligence-gathering, and so on; nonetheless, the real issue lies unmentioned: something must be done about the wicked human heart. “Heart control” is more essential than gun control. No legislation, education, or other societal means of influence can cleanse man’s […]
The Source Of Thanksgiving
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. Considering his wrongful imprisonment by the Romans, Paul’s admonition is astonishing. In the clutches […]
Mercy in Everyday Tragedies – Or Why I’m thankful For The Lord’s Providential Plans
The horrible news of yet another terrorist attack – this time in Paris, the iconic “city of light” – fills the headlines globally. In this age of mass information and communication our screens are inundated with unwanted scenes of carnage and pitiable sorrow. Beyond globally publicized tragedies – some natural and some manmade – there […]
Book Review: God is Love
Book Review: God is Love: A Biblical And Systematic Theology. By Gerald Bray. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. I received a complimentary copy in kindle format from the publisher for review purposes. I disagree with far too much of this book to recommend it, but I benefitted from certain sections of it. I am an “eat […]
The Divine Plan Revealed in the Orderly Layout of the Bible
Randal Amos’ latest outline is available for download in pdf. here: Orderly Plan new.