Tony Perkins appeared on Fox News this morning to discuss Bella Santorum. He gives an update on her condition and discusses the role that Bella and the rest of the family play in Rick Santorum’s public life.
-
-
Women in Ministry and 1 Timothy 2:12
1 Timothy 2:12 has become the most debated verse in intra-evangelical debates about women in ministry. For this reason, it was no small matter when the translators decided to revise the rendering of this text in the 2011 edition of the NIV. Paul appears to be prohibiting two activities—teaching and exercising authority—but the new NIV alters that reading.
-
Hebrew and Greek Bibles for Kindle and Nook
I just learned this week about a two excellent versions of the Hebrew and Greek Old Testaments for Kindle (and Nook) e-readers. The Hebrew Text is based on the Leningrad Codex. The source for the LXX text is not listed. If anyone figures it out, let me know. In any case, these two versions plus the SBL Greek New Testament that was released last year allow us to have the entire text of scripture on our e-readers in the original languages. Thanks to Miguel Echevarria for bringing to my attention these versions of the Hebrew and Greek Old Testaments. Here are the links followed by some sample pages: Hebrew Bible…
-
Christianity Today Goes on the Record against Spanking
In an online editorial, the editors of Christianity Today have gone on the record against spanking. The subtitle of the article says that “misuse of biblical teaching on discipline can have deadly consequences.” The editors then go on to list several instances of fatal child abuse that have been linked to parents who take a literal interpretation of scriptural passages on discipline. They agree with the case William Webb has made against spanking and say that Albert Mohler “seems to miss the point” on the theological ramifications of corporal punishment. Finally, the editors encourage parents to cease spanking and to “explore more creative and effective ways to train up our…
-
Paige Patterson and Mike Wittmer on Hamilton’s Revelation Commentary
I commended Jim Hamilton’s new commentary on Revelation on Wednesday. You might be interested to see two other commendations—one from Paige Patterson and the other from Mike Wittmer: “In a day when most preachers appear to be terrified by the prospects of preaching any text beyond the third chapter of the Apocalypse, I find Dr. James Hamilton’s Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches to be an oasis in the wilderness. Though my own interpretation of the book is light years removed from that of Professor Hamilton, the purity of his love for Christ, for his church, and for the Word of God makes every page a delight to read…
-
Owen Strachan Explains Tebow Magic in “The Atlantic”
Owen Strachan has a fantastic piece about Tim Tebow and Divine intervention over at The Atlantic. It’s titled “Does God Care Whether Tim Tebow Wins on Saturday,” and you should give it a read.
-
Jim Hamilton on His New Revelation Commentary
If you haven’t gotten a copy of Jim Hamilton’s new commentary on Revelation, now is the time to do so. This book is an excellent exposition of the text, and I commend it to you. I am grateful that Hamilton took some time to answer some of my questions about the book of revelation and his interpretation of it. My questions and Hamilton’s responses are below. ————————– What is the main point of Revelation? What is the genre? I think the main point of Revelation is that God will be glorified in salvation through judgment. The churches that John addressed were small and seemingly insignificant. The Roman culture in which…
-
My Review of Mark Driscoll’s “Real Marriage”
Mark and Grace Driscoll. Real Marriage: The Truth about Sex, Friendship & Life Together. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2012. 249pp. $22.99 (hardback). [Download PDF version of this review.] I am no connoisseur of marriage manuals, but Mark and Grace Driscoll’s recent contribution to the genre has to be one of the most provocative treatments ever penned for and by evangelicals. In Real Marriage: The Truth about Sex, Friendship & Life Together, Mark and Grace share candidly about the significant sexual brokenness that afflicted the early years of their own marriage and about how the Lord delivered them from it. They also discuss in graphic detail the questions that couples frequently ask…
-
Great Sermon from Jim Hamilton on Jeremiah 10
Jim Hamilton had a great message from Jeremiah 10 at Kenwood Baptist Church today. Listen below or download here. [audio:http://kenwoodbaptistchurch.com/podcast/media/2012-01-01_jim_hamilton_jeremiah_10_1_25_jan1.mp3]
-
What does “Auld Lang Syne” Mean?
Here’s a two minute video explanation. See also the Washington Post’s short historical piece.