An Angry God?

Jesus is the fullest revelation of God’s character.  “If you’ve seen me, you’ve seen the Father,” Jesus said.  God looks like Jesus.  If you want to know the character of God, look at Jesus. I reread Jonathan Edwards’ famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, recently.  I simply read paragraph after paragraph, … More An Angry God?

Widen Your Perspective

The Christian blogosphere is often a nasty place, where stones get tossed back and forth around the clock with very little listening to the other side.  I think I’d give up all together on the hope for balanced and grace-filled conversation if it weren’t for Scot McKnight at Jesus Creed. He’s a kindred spirit in … More Widen Your Perspective

Covenant Affirmations: What do we (firmly) believe?

I just read a very long, well-written review and critique of Rob Bell’s controversial book, Love Wins, by Kevin DeYoung. I have to admit that his arguments are very strong, and makes Bell’s argument and position seem weak and biblically fragile.  I will withhold judgment until I read Bell’s book for myself, but I think … More Covenant Affirmations: What do we (firmly) believe?

Rob Bell Endorsements

I’ve mentioned some of the strong criticism for Rob Bell’s yet-to-be-released book on Heaven and Hell called Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.  Now a couple positive endorsements from Eugene Peterson and Greg Boyd. “In the current religious climate in America, it isn’t easy to … More Rob Bell Endorsements

Bart Ehrman & Ben Witherington: Who’s the Fundamentalist?

Bart Ehrman and friends are making the rounds with their books attempting to undermine the reliability of the New Testament witnesses to the life of Jesus.  Have you bought their rhetoric?  Have you joined the chorus of skeptics in an age of unbelief?  Here’s a challenging rebuttal by Dr. Ben Witherington III to consider. (This … More Bart Ehrman & Ben Witherington: Who’s the Fundamentalist?

Tim Keller on Hell

Rob Bell’s forthcoming book, Love Wins, is bringing the discussion of Hell to center stage.  May we all grow in our knowledge and beliefs about this very biblical and Jesus-y topic.  As the buzz continues to increase around this debate in the church as Bell’s book releases, may we all dig our noses into Scriptures … More Tim Keller on Hell

DeYoung on Rob Bell’s “Love Wins” Video

Kevin DeYoung says: “…what was communicated in the video was untrue to the Scriptures, inconsistent with historic orthodoxy, belittling of the cross, deceiving to unbelievers, and a tragic distortion of God’s character…. “We don’t have to guess if Bell will say something dreadfully, horribly, disgracefully wrong. He already has.” After watching the video: Agree or disagree … More DeYoung on Rob Bell’s “Love Wins” Video