You may not have heard but there is a controversy over Dane Ortlund's new book, "Gentle and Lowly". The book has been selling well and has very good reviews by notably responsible people. The full title of Ortlund's book is "Gentle and Lowly - The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers." I haven't read it yet. … [Read more...]
Deeper Heaven Ransom Trilogy Review
This is A review of "Deeper Heaven - A Reader's guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy", by Christiana Hale and published by Roman Roads Press (Paperback 369 pages). Some Background Like many other C. S. Lewis readers, I began with the Chronicles of Narnia. I then read the science fiction series: "Out of the … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 8 – 13, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap March 8 – 13, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 8, 2021 Christians Falsely Charged in Central India, Sources Say RZIM to Change Name, Remove Content Related to the Late Ravi Zacharias Pastor Arrested for … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 1 – 6, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap March 1 - 6, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 1, 2021 What’s in Store for the Equality Act, and Why Do Some Religions Want a Revision? Dr. Voddie Baucham Is Discharged from the Hospital following Successful … [Read more...]
On Future Israel and True Israel
Is Israel fulfilled by True Israel, Christ? It's a practice in Covenant Theology to assert that Israel's promises have been fulfilled in Christ. With this and other assertions such as "Christ is true Israel" and "Fulfillment Theology" etc, CT sweeps away biblical prophecy related to Israel. Despite theses nuances, … [Read more...]
A Door into Aslan’s Country
A door into Aslan's Country: In the beginning of C. S. Lewis' book The Silver Chair Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole go through a door in a wall in order to escape bully-students who are out to get them. The door in the wall ends up being a door into Alan's Country. I'm particularly fond of that part of the book. We find … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Feb 22 – 27, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Feb 22 – 27, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Feb 22, 2021 Voddie Baucham reveals he was ‘within an hour or so of death’ in heart failure battle Discovery+ to Feature Film on Jesus’ Resurrection ahead of … [Read more...]
The Disciples’ Olivet Discourse Questions
What was the context of the Disciples' Olivet Discourse Questions? This issue constantly comes up in millennial and rapture timing discussions. I have touched upon this before, but it doesn't hurt to revisit the topic. An eschatological tug of war Depending on one's eschatological assumptions (or requirements), … [Read more...]
Psalm 27 Fearless Trust in God
Psalm 27 is all about having a fearless trust in God. David knew all about fears. He was constantly beset by enemies. Yet he found refuge and peace in God. This is a lesson for us all, and one I'm trying to learn. In his book Rejoice and Tremble Michael Reeves cites Matthew 6:31-33 where Jesus tells his disciples … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Feb 15 – 20, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Feb 15 – 20, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Feb 15, 2021 Voddie Baucham asks for prayers as he battles ‘full-blown’ heart failure Churches across Texas open doors amid dangerously cold weather: ‘No one will be … [Read more...]
