I found this over at Justin Taylor's blog. I have not idea who this guy is but what he says very challenging. Since Connexion has been more topical this year this comes as a great reminder to keep the sermons Christian (preach in a way that a Muslim would disagree) and gospel focused. (Oh, and … Continue reading Training in Godliness vs. Silly Myths
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Insights from Green’s "Evangelism in the Early Church", pt. 1
Green’s book makes a unique contribution to our understanding of Evangelism in the Early Church. His work is unique in that it is both a wonderful examination of relevant New Testament material and a thorough study of the church’s evangelistic methods for the first three centuries of its missions endeavors. Here are a few of … Continue reading Insights from Green’s "Evangelism in the Early Church", pt. 1
Christian kitsch as an ancient tool in evangelism?
I just finished up an excellent book by Michael Green titled Evangelism in the Early Church. It has given me much to think about, and I'll probably post my book review when I get it done. In the midst of this insightful and well researched book there is this very weird section in the chapter … Continue reading Christian kitsch as an ancient tool in evangelism?
Kevin DeYoung: Core or Crust
I run the danger of annoying some, but this post by DeYoung is very good. Not sure I like this part, "Let us be more like a chocolate covered raisin, likeable on the outside and surprisingly good for you on the inside, and less like a tootsie roll pop with its brittle, crunchy exterior that … Continue reading Kevin DeYoung: Core or Crust
Piper: How Barack Obama Will Make Christ a Minister of Condemnation
I have not posted much on the Presidential transition of power or the inauguration of President Elect Obama not because I'm not interested, but not well enough informed. I don't know most of the people who have been appointed to cabinet posts but most seem pleased with what he has done. I do think he … Continue reading Piper: How Barack Obama Will Make Christ a Minister of Condemnation
God Entranced 