Review: Allen Ross on the Psalms (Vol.3)
Finally we have the third and final volume of the Kregel Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Psalms by Allen P. Ross, Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. This one covers Psalms 90 through 150 and brings the complete set to three thousand pages. The first two volumes were outstanding. I have found that I turn to them first for exegetical and even homiletical material (alongside VanGemeren in the EBC).
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The Textually-Based Locus of Meaning
From Dispensational Publishing House; used by permission. Read the series so far.
Dispensationalism & the Literal Interpretation of the Bible, Part 6
To review very briefly, there are four essential principles we must keep in mind if we are going to have a proper understanding of literal interpretation. The first three are the univocal nature of language, the jurisdiction of authorial intent, and the unitary authorship of Scripture. The final element for literal interpretation is the textually-based locus of meaning. We began studying that topic in the previous installment of this series, and pick up with it here.
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Finding a Balanced Approach to Choosing Literature for Children
As Christians who endeavor to apply biblical principles to every facet of life, I think we sometimes err greatly when it comes to choosing literature on page and screen for our children:
- We view every instance of sinful behavior as an objectionable element and dismiss the entire story on that basis.
- We Christianize the characters, themes, and plot lines to “redeem” the story, regardless of authorial intent.
- We assume “classic literature” means “wholesome literature.”
- We leave teaching literature to the “experts.”
None of these approaches are accurate or useful. They represent faulty methods of literary criticism—permissivism, exclusivism, pragmatism, naïveté, and the postmodernist tendency to declare everything relative. Worst of all, they represent a lost opportunity to parent.
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The Legacy of One-Point Calvinism
I had the opportunity of growing up in a fundamental Baptist church with sound teaching. I never missed a service from the time I was pre-school until I was out of high school. It was then that I started living a godless life while holding on to a childhood profession of faith.
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A Report on the Ark Encounter (Part 2)
From Dispensational Publishing House; used by permission. Read Part 1.
Answers in Genesis is billing the Ark Encounter as being, “Bigger Than Imagination.”
At 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high, this slogan is no exaggeration. Of course, most people who visit the Ark will hope to see more than just a sizable structure. What will they find if they come?
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Josh Harris "rethinks his approach to courtship"
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“… my book was used as a rule book to say this is the only way to do it. I know that that’s not helpful.” NPR
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A Report on the Ark Encounter (Part 1)
From Dispensational Publishing House; used by permission.
July 5, 2016
Greetings from the Ark Encounter—Answers in Genesis’ life-size reconstruction of Noah’s ark.
In this first report following a very big day at the Ark, I want to emphasize a few simple points.
Just getting to the Ark proved to be quite a challenge this morning. My wife Lynnette and I thought that we were leaving early, but we ended up trying to take an alternate route when we saw traffic headed to the Ark on Interstate 75 at a near standstill. We entered the parking lot before 10 a.m., then stood in line until finally getting on a bus that was bound for the Ark and the ribbon cutting ceremony around 11:35. (The ceremony began at 11.) All this to say—the crowd was immense.
There were people everywhere—going in every direction—but especially going to see the Ark and desiring to be part of this historic event. According to a report from Answers in Genesis, the crowd numbered more than 7,000 people.
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