This quote from Martyn Lloyd-Jones should challenge us in our determination to truly relate to our glorious risen Saviour. Do you know God? Do you know anything of this familiar trafficking with Him, this communion with Him, which is real? I am not talking about just getting on your knees and saying your prayers. I am speaking about a realization of the presence of God—God the Father and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We are meant to... Read more
The ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) launch date of October 15th is approaching fast. The Study Bible team has been busy sharing samples and features online to entice us. Their goal is to help people know what’s inside the Study Bible and how it might best serve them. From an e-mail sent out by the Study Bible team, here is a summary of what is available at this time: Free Book Introductions and Sample Chapters OnlineIn addition to the previous posts... Read more
My friends at Crossway continue to outdo themselves in the area of excellence. I sometimes think I should just issue a blanket recommendation—buy ANYTHING they print. But for some specifics, I thought I’d post some mini-reviews today. They have also recently started a book blog which has already had some great posts, so I’ve decided to award them a “Warnie Award,” which means that their headlines will appear in my sidebar from now on. Here are a few Crossway books... Read more
Even my regular readers may not remember that some time ago I decided I wanted to work my way through John Piper’s sermons on the new birth. I know it has been awhile since I mentioned this, but I don’t want to rush this process, and let’s just say I’vebeen busy with other things. So far I have shared my quotes and thoughts from the first and second sermons. Watching this third video, it was very refreshing to see Piper... Read more
I missed the fact that Joe Carter hung up his solo blogging hat, but caught it on The Tall Skinny Kiwi’s site. As one who is still in mourning for the passing of Phil Johnson’s solo blog, and before that the true godfather of Christian blogging, Josh Clayborn, I’m disappointed by this latest development. I also don’t think that Joe is right when he says that solo blogging is becoming passe. There seems to be waves of solo bloggers who... Read more
I came across this interesting website that maps your surname, showing where your extended family comes from. It’s fascinating that most people don’t seem to move very far from their place of birth, and as a result, there are strong concentrations of surnames in particular countries, regions, and even cities. So, for Warnock, I found the following countries most strongly represented. The figures represent the number of Warnocks per million of population. NEW ZEALAND — 60.08IRELAND — 50.74AUSTRALIA — 50.35GREAT... Read more
Abraham Piper has invited any bloggers coming to the DGM conference later this month to an open house on the Saturday evening. I so wish that I could be there, but sadly I can’t. I am, however, sending a representative. My dear friend and pastor, Tope Koleoso (pictured right), is planning on attending the conference and will provide us with his feedback here on my blog. Do look out for him there, and say hello to him for me if... Read more
One of the passions of this blog is to do everything I can to promote the growth of reformed charismatic churches. I have spoken already about the drive to plant Newfrontiers churches in the top 100 cities of America, and highlighted a plant in Chicago. Today, in an update to news discussed during the prayer meeting in Brighton, I can report that two European church plants now have websites — Emmanuel Church, Greenwich and the Amsterdam church plant. If you... Read more
In the first of my series on multiculturalism, I spoke about eating whatever is set before us. Today I want to talk about one thing that, so far in my life, I have never managed to bring myself to eat. It is a good example perhaps of how some cultural values are so deeply entrenched it is impossible to shed them. I am speaking about a deep-seated revulsion I have to the concept of eating blood. Your reaction to the... Read more
I received an email highlighting a video on youtube of Gianna Jessen who survived an abortion. Her story and advocacy of the rights of the unborn is compelling. More from Wikipedia or Gianna’s official site. Part One Read more
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