I have not had good access to a computer with a key board and so have not been able to give as many updates as I would like from this weeks RBS module. I'll try to get something up tomorrow. Thanks to all those who have prayed this week- it has been a truly blessed time. More to come...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Who Was The Doctor?
This blog has a funny name, one that sounds quite bleak. When one thinks "barren land" one most likely does not immediately think of the illuminating glory of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hopefully the quote in the sub-header explains it a bit, but if you're not familiar with Dr. Lloyd-Jones you may still be somewhat suspicious.
Who was Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones? Pastor Christopher Powell of Covenant Baptist Church, Toronto, shares this brief reflection at the Ardent Cries blog. Here is the ten minute biographical clip he provides in that post:
Who was Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones? Pastor Christopher Powell of Covenant Baptist Church, Toronto, shares this brief reflection at the Ardent Cries blog. Here is the ten minute biographical clip he provides in that post:
Greenville Trip Liveblog Updates
9:33 PM- Alarm set for 2:45 AM. Reading John Owen to fall asleep.
9:47 PM- Finding Owen disappointingly interesting.
3:09 AM- Lost truck key found by wife. He who finds a wife finds a good thing.
3:12 AM- Let us never forget to give thanks for coffee. Praying for safe travel.
4:48 AM- Had really bad slide in the ice on the highway. Thankful to God for safety. Thankful my Dad taught me to drive through a slide without spinning.
5:19 AM- At gate. Always a relief. Next stop Denver.
9:34 AM (Denver Time)- Taking in Denver through the airplane window. No offence Denverians, but I'm not impressed. Very brown, very boring. Next stop, Houston!
1:42 PM (Houston Time)- All I see out the window in Houston is concrete. Very disappointing. Step it up, Houston. That's right, I'm calling you out, Texas.
1:45 PM (Houston Time)- I'm beginning to feel like a cue ball on the pool table of the continental U.S.
5:25 PM (Greenville Time)- Made it.
Thus ends the liveblog experiment.
9:47 PM- Finding Owen disappointingly interesting.
3:09 AM- Lost truck key found by wife. He who finds a wife finds a good thing.
3:12 AM- Let us never forget to give thanks for coffee. Praying for safe travel.
4:48 AM- Had really bad slide in the ice on the highway. Thankful to God for safety. Thankful my Dad taught me to drive through a slide without spinning.
5:19 AM- At gate. Always a relief. Next stop Denver.
9:34 AM (Denver Time)- Taking in Denver through the airplane window. No offence Denverians, but I'm not impressed. Very brown, very boring. Next stop, Houston!
1:42 PM (Houston Time)- All I see out the window in Houston is concrete. Very disappointing. Step it up, Houston. That's right, I'm calling you out, Texas.
1:45 PM (Houston Time)- I'm beginning to feel like a cue ball on the pool table of the continental U.S.
5:25 PM (Greenville Time)- Made it.
Thus ends the liveblog experiment.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Pastoral Theology Class with Reformed Baptist Seminary (updated)
UPDATE: Click here for my summary of this class.
On Monday I'm off to Greenville, SC for a five day module class on Pastoral Theology (that is of, course, if I can fly out of the Seattle Snowpocalypse). Looking forward to seeing some old friends, meeting some new ones, and receiving Biblical wisdom on the ministry from an exciting group of faithful men. Click the banner above for more information on the course and check the blog for periodic updates next week.
1/24 update- The first full day of lectures have been rich and rewarding. Pastors Bob Selph and Donny Martin have taught on the Biblical foundations and various function of the Pastoral office, and Dr. Mark Ward gave two excellent lectures on the Pastor and technology. Many good things to ponder in those last two, hopefully some things to blog about in the future. Looking forward to the coming days.
One of the great pleasures of coming to these classes is meeting other men from around the country (and sometimes around the world) who are serving the Lord in ministry and seeking to grow through theological education. This trip is no exception, and the fellowship with these brothers has already been a blessing.
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Gospel of Eden Part I: Introduction
The general contours of Genesis 2:4-3:24 are familiar. When man was created he was placed in a garden. He was given certain charges and admonitions, and he enjoyed a sweet communion of blessing and fellowship with his Creator-Lord. This communion was violently broken when a Serpent intruded, the first man and woman chose the path of death, and their garden home became a deserted monument to a fall of the most catastrophic proportions. The preceding events are commonly associated with the themes of lost innocence, temptation, failure, and sorrow. While these melancholy themes are indeed self evident in the text, they are not exhaustive. In recognizing the tragedy of Eden one must not miss the undercurrents of grace and redemption which pulse below the surface of the story.
The Bible is a book about how God saves sinners. This fact remains true on every page, even those early pages of Genesis which are so deeply associated with the fall and curse of mankind into sin and death. I'd like to take a few posts to unpack this idea, specifically to look at how in the Biblical account of Eden and its immediate aftermath God is still writing a story about how He saves sinners. Even in the Garden of Eden, God is pointing His people to the gospel of grace. It is therefore our aim to enter the garden narrative in search of the gospel of Eden.
The Bible is a book about how God saves sinners. This fact remains true on every page, even those early pages of Genesis which are so deeply associated with the fall and curse of mankind into sin and death. I'd like to take a few posts to unpack this idea, specifically to look at how in the Biblical account of Eden and its immediate aftermath God is still writing a story about how He saves sinners. Even in the Garden of Eden, God is pointing His people to the gospel of grace. It is therefore our aim to enter the garden narrative in search of the gospel of Eden.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
It's Not All Grace and Wonder...
In light of the more serious meditation on parenting from Psalm 19 a few days ago, here are a few links to provide a counterbalance.
The Chicken of the Sea
Al Mohler shares a great article comparing the cowarice of the Captain in the recent cruise ship disaster with the courage of naval Captains throughout history. Thank God the Captain of our salvation (Hebrews 2:10) is nothing like the former and even greater than the latter.
AlbertMohler.com – The Chicken of the Sea: A Modern Tale of Fear, Failure, and Cowardice
HT:Challies
AlbertMohler.com – The Chicken of the Sea: A Modern Tale of Fear, Failure, and Cowardice
HT:Challies
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