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Wish List for the 21st Century
Vol. 9, No. 1 • Jan/Feb 2000
It is evident, from even the most casual observation, that the evangelical church of our day has shifted dramatically away from the theological moorings of our Protestant forefathers. The influence of modernity, neo-Gnosticism and Pentecostalism extend from the most conservative confessionally Reformational churches to the nonconfessional and more distant heirs of the sixteenth century Reformation. […]
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We Wish for … The Reformation for the Black Church
It is evident, from even the most casual observation, that the evangelical church of our day has shifted dramatically away from the theological moorings of our Protestant forefathers. The influence of modernity, neo-Gnosticism and Pentecostalism extend from the most conservative confessionally Reformational churches to the nonconfessional and more distant heirs of the sixteenth century Reformation. […]
We Wish for…Laypeople Willing to Engage in an Ongoing Conversation on Confessional Christianity
The “information age” is the answer, we’re told. But what was the question? It surely wasn’t: “How can I learn to be more patient and kind?” Nor was it: “When will people stop moving around so much? When will friendships again last longer than a car lease?” Don’t misunderstand me: Impersonal, widely available information obviously […]
We Wish for…An End to Generational Segregation in the Congregation
[DISCLAIMER: The following is not an argument for traditional worship. Rather, it is an appeal for biblical and Gospel worship.] Weddings are among the most festive and positive events we ever attend. Yet don’t you, like I, feel a discernible wave of sobriety at these words? “Whom therefore God hath joined together, let no man […]
We Wish for…Evangelical Unity Founded on the Gospel Rather than on a Power Base
In a recent conversation with a national Christian media executive, I was reminded that we often shoot one another within the evan-gelical community rather than work together against the enemy. On the surface, that’s a valid observation. I have felt the pain from attacks within our circles. And I’m sure I’ve lobbed a few finely […]
“Romans” by Thomas R. Schreiner
Calvin said a true understanding of Romans would open the door to all of the most profound treasures of Scripture. This book, which is part of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, aims at helping its readers to gain such an understanding. This series, under the general editorship of Gordon-Conwell Seminary professor Moiss […]
“Courage to Stand: Jeremiah’s Battle Plan for Pagan Times” by Philip Graham Ryken
We face many important questions today that need answers: How does God respond to the repeated sin of his people? What is at the heart of idolatry? How should we deal with the suffering we face? Just how much control does God have over what happens in the world? Questions like these were just as […]
