Last week I alerted readers to Greg Gilbert’s article “Against Music.” On Friday, I was able to interview Greg for a radio program here in Dallas. You can listen to the program below or download it here. [audio:https://www.dennyburk.com/JJL/2008_02_15.mp3]
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Jim Wallis’ Less Than Prophetic Voice on Abortion
In an interview with The Boston Globe, Jim Wallis says that evangelicals must not “allow politics to trump our prophetic voice.” Yet when asked about abortion, Wallis’s “evangelical” voice is anything but prophetic. He writes, “This new evangelical agenda is not one issue, it’s broader and deeper. . . What ties it all together is the defense of the vulnerable. Let’s not pit unborn children against poor children — they’re both in the category of the vulnerable, and Jesus calls us to defend the vulnerable. I think we’ve got to embrace a full range of concerns. For example, I’m going to press really hard the Democratic nominee, whoever that is,…
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If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?
Last week, I called for readers to pray for Dr. Albert Mohler in light of the announcement that he will be having surgery to have a tumor removed from his colon. In the comments section of that post, a reader asked an important question:
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ER on the Bankruptcy of Postmodern Spirituality
The dramatization below puts some flesh and blood on what for many is an esoteric theological point—the question of atonement. Yet in the real world, there is real evil, real guilt, and a real need for reconciliation with the God with Whom we have to do. Postmodern, therapeutic platitudes have nothing to offer in the face of those realities. But the gospel of Jesus Christ crucified and raised for sinners does.
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The Women Are Fainting at Obama Rallies
Have you heard about the women fainting at Barack Obama’s rallies? Apparently it’s happening with more and more frequency. The video montage below gives you a little bit of an idea of what’s happening.
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Eric Redmond Profiled in the Washington Post
The Washington Post has a fascinating profile of Southern Baptist pastor Eric Redmond. “The young Temple Hills minister is the highest-ranking African American in the 16 million-member denomination and a representative of the changing times confronting Southern Baptists and other mostly white Protestant denominations. . . “These days, the faith that was once proudly white now touts the fact that almost 20 percent of its congregations are predominantly black, Latino or Asian. Hundreds of minorities serve in leadership posts in its state conventions, seminaries and other organizations.” Redmond’s blog is here: A Man from Issachar. [HT: Justin Taylor]
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Southern Seminary Prays for Dr. Mohler
After Southern Seminary’s chapel service yesterday, Dr. R. Albert Mohler informed the student body about the tumor in his colon and his upcoming surgery. After the announcement, Dr. Russell Moore called for a special time of prayer for Dr. Mohler, and the student body gathered around to lay hands on him. Dr. Tom Schreiner voiced the prayer in behalf of the Seminary family. Listening to Dr. Moore’s remarks and Dr. Schreiner’s prayer reminds me of what a great, sovereign, gracious Christ we serve. Both of these clips were encouraging to me, and I hope they will be to you too. Dr. Russell Moore’s Remarks [audio:https://www.dennyburk.com/Audio/2008_02_14-Russell_Moore-Pray_for_Mohler.mp3] Dr. Tom Schreiner’s Intercessory Prayer…
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D. A. Carson Comments on Rob Bell’s Ministry
This is a follow-up from my post earlier this week about Pastor Rob Bell. D. A. Carson commented on Bell’s ministry at the 2008 Nashville Conference on the Church and Theology [HT: Justin Taylor]. The title of Carson’s sermon was “Keeping Up With The Conversation,” and it surveyed the Emerging Church, the Emergent Movement, and postmodernism. Doug Selph has the audio, and you can listen to it here: “D.A. Carson on Rob Bell” – ReformationUnderway.com
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Pray for Dr. Mohler
Dr. Albert Mohler has announced that he will have to forego the nomination for SBC President in order to have a tumor removed from his colon. The Baptist Press has the details: “R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will require additional surgery after a scheduled colonoscopy Feb. 11 revealed a tumor in his colon. An initial biopsy indicated that the tumor is pre-cancerous and further tests are to be scheduled, along with surgical options.” We love and appreciate Dr. Mohler and will be praying for him and his family.
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Baby Twins Save Mother’s Life
This story is unbelievable, but it has appeared in several news outlets. So I’m passing it along to you. According to the London Daily Mail, a pregnant woman was diagnosed with cervical cancer while carrying twins. After her doctors recommended an abortion so that her tumor might be removed, she declined treatment. At some point during her pregnancy, the twins’ kicking dislodged the tumor and caused it to be expelled from her body. The thankful mother has said this: