Joining in with the groaning of Creation!
This is the first time I have posted anything on Matt Chandler. This is really worth watching.
How can you join in the groaning of Creation?
Megiddo!
Posted by Phil in Bible, bits 'n' pieces on March 11, 2010
I first saw this video on a forum. its from a program apparently called Megiido.
I must admit it is an interesting video, what I truly found interesting was Billy Grahams comments. Have a look and see what you think for yourself.
ESV MacArthur Study Bible.
Posted by Phil in Bible, Books review on March 6, 2010
Crossway are to release the ESV MacArthur Study Bible, this will be available in August. I would pre order it now as I am sure this will sell quick.
For years, the spiritual lives of countless men and women all over the world have been strengthened with the help of The MacArthur Study Bible. This all-in-one spiritual library contains Dr. MacArthur’s personal study notes below the full-length Bible text. Virtually every Scripture has a matching study note with detailed information, explanantion, and helpful insight.
The notes are based on Dr. MacArthur’s verse-by-verse approach to the Bible and nearly forty years of careful study. His goal is to let the Bible speak for itself—nothing more, nothing less. The ESV MacArthur Study Bible is an important resource for growing Christians. It can transform your personal time in God’s Word by clarifying difficult passages, bringing unseen cultural and historical details to life, and helping you understand and apply biblical truth.
MacArthur ESV Study Bible Promo from Crossway on Vimeo.
Bits ‘an’ Pieces
Posted by Phil in bits 'n' pieces on February 23, 2010
First on the list of Bits 'n' pieces is from 'Reading Together'. This is a new blog from Gordon Kennedy for people to come together and read God's word and explore/learn. Below is an example:
Do you hate your Job? David Murray points out 5 things about work.
- Created by God
- Commanded by God
- Cursed by God
- Controlled by God
- Centres on God
Check out this short video about work here.
Why not kick start your day with a daily devotion from Spurgeon? Get your daily dose at Spurgeon.org
Shai Linne Update
Shai has let it known that he will be an intern at Capitol Hill Baptist Church (Mark Dever is Senior Pastor).
Shai on his Blog use's a good analogy for truth and Culture:
Truth= Lyrics
Cultural Expression = Melody
- In this analogy, the content of the gospel is the "lyrics" of the song and cultural expression is the
"melody" of the song. The "lyrics" (gospel content) should never change. Truth transcends language,
ethnicity and cultural expression. The gospel is the same whether it's proclaimed in China, the Sudan
or the Bronx.
- At the same time, cultural expression varies. Cultural expression is the "melody". The sound of
the "song" will be as varied as the amount of languages that are spoken. I should not expect the
melodies of a Japanese gospel song to necessarily sound the same as the melodies of a gospel
song in Trinidad.
These are wise word indeed. Do we reach our culture and meet our culture head on? without compromise to the gospel?
Do we hang on to traditional hymns just out of plain traditionalism. Nothing against traditional hymns some of them are great the rest can be dire, and even as a Christian very hard to sing in devotion to my Lord.
Anyhow, read the post at Shai's blog (Lyrical Theology), maybe you might think more about how we don't reach our own generation.
Jesus is Alive
I must admit, even though I'm not a big fan of Rap music
I cannot help myself listening to Shai's music 'A Reformed Rapper'
Just read the lyrics and see his love for Christ. Think I'll take a visit
to itunes and get some of his stuff.
You can visit Shai Linne at facebook.com/shailinne.