As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“God is not a Republican. He is certainly not a Democrat. He is also not American. He is not Canadian, Russian, Ukrainian, British, French, Egyptian, Iraqi or Iranian…. Our tendency in any conflict–be it a war or political fight–is to claim that God is on our side. ” - P&D
Reproduced with permission from DBSJ 11 (2006). Read the series.
(Dedication in Romans 12:1–2, continued)
“Scripture is clear we have a real enemy who is determined to do what he can to destroy us and assault God’s honor and glory. Ignorance of Satan and his activity leaves Christians vulnerable to his attacks, so we do well to understand what the Bible says about Satan.” - The Cripplegate
“Theologian Charles Hodge (1797–1878) describes the conscience as a ‘mysterious power,’ a mental faculty that seems both to emerge from our inner world and stand outside of us as an external judge. A further complication arises from the evident reality that one’s conscience can malfunction.” - 9 Marks
“Kepler’s revolutionary discoveries in natural philosophy and his unique insights into natural theology have inspired generations of scientists and philosophers. As we continue to discover new evidence of design in life and the universe, Travis argues that Kepler’s work is as relevant today as ever.” - ID The Future
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Here are my personal picks for the most profitable commentaries on Matthew. I favor a modified ‘Dispensational’ approach to the book which takes seriously the way Matthew provides lines of continuity and discontinuity with the Old Testament. But I have little problem with including studies which do not handle eschatological issues as satisfactorily as I would like. There is, after all, more to Matthew than eschatology:
“Was God being insincere in His command and if so, shouldn’t Abraham have said, ‘No, God. Child sacrifice is evil.’ We need to unpack this question because it touches our daily walk and the temptations that we face regularly.” - P&D
“From hospital rooms to anxiety, from Scripture’s storyline to church history, this conversation shows why knowing a sovereign, wise, and compassionate God isn’t advanced theology—it’s everyday hope.” - TGC
“We discuss Luther’s spiritual struggle with personal sin and the “light bulb” when he realized that righteousness is a gift from Christ rather than something earned through the church’s system. Dr. Shrader describes the spark of the 95 Theses, Luther’s defiant stand at the Diet of Worms, and his translation of the Bible into the common tongue.” - Central Seminary
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