Regular readers of this site will know that for some time I’ve been writing articles under the banner of “Sex on the Silver Screen.” These articles grapple with the morality of scenes of nudity and sexuality in film and television. While there has been a long association between sex and the silver screen, only in…
Today’s Kindle deals include just one lonely little book. But it’s a good one, at least. The True Friendship That Saved Abraham Lincoln’s Life I’m quite sure I don’t agree with all of Charles Strozier’s reading of the friendship between Lincoln and Speed, but he does draw out some interesting details and interpretations. A Just…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Crossway and they are giving away a brand new book that I think you’re going to enjoy a lot—John MacArthur’s new systematic theology Biblical Doctrine (which was co-written by Richard Mayhue). There will be 5 winners this week, and each will receive a copy of it. Here’s…
Lin Bian, a psychologist at the University of Illinois, wanted to understand how and when gender stereotypes develop, and especially the old stereotype that boys are smarter than girls. The results of her study were stark. “Among the 5-year-olds, both boys and girls associated brilliance with their own gender. But among those aged 6 or…
Today’s Kindle deals include a new title from GLH Publishing which is discounted for the first week. You’ll find a couple of other interesting titles as well. Westminster Books has deals this week on Reformed confessions and a few other noteworthy works. Why Joel Osteen Is So Appealing Nautilus asks this: “What is it that…
Every afternoon at 3 PM, the house is calm and quiet and orderly. It is neat and tidy, the front entranceway is clear, the coat hooks are organized, the horizontal surfaces are clear. But by 3:30 it is approaching the status of a full-out disaster area. Backpacks, hats, and mitts leave a trail down the…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few titles, but they may be worth a quick look. Sam Allberry on the Life-Giving Message of Jesus You’ll want to cheer for Sam Allberry after hearing him here at the Church of England synod. Eat, Pray, Lent Here’s what American abstain from during Lent. Also, don’t observe Lent—you’re…
The day The Shack sold its hundred thousandth copy, it became likely there would be a movie adaption. The day it sold its millionth, it became practically guaranteed. And, sure enough, it comes to theaters March 3, starring Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, and Tim McGraw. For some time, I have been considering whether I should…
Today’s Kindle deals include a bit of Sproul, a bit of MacArthur, as well as some other good picks. When Assurance of Salvation Is Fleeting “Assurance proves to be one of the greatest benefits of the Christian faith and the rightful inheritance of the child of God. In its enjoyment is found peace, hope, and…
Welcome to Final Call, a brief, hand-picked selection of news, articles, videos, and curiosities from the Internet and beyond. Mini-Review: A Time for Confidence It is clear that we are living at a time of seismic societal change. Things we recently considered the highest good are now considered the greatest evil; things we used to…
Matt Chandler says he has been waiting for this book for fifteen years. Mike Bickle assures the potential reader it “combines sound theology with inspiring personal examples.” Jack Deere describes it as “an immensely practical” work while Gregg Allison believes it is just what his church needs to experience a deeper outpouring of God’s grace.…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of new titles. Also, several Kindle devices have been discounted for those looking for one. The Story Behind John Piper’s Most Famous Attack on the Prosperity Gospel This is a really interesting article about John Piper’s famous, unplanned attack on the prosperity gospel. Please Stop Saying — “God…
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We have learned that the church of every age is plagued by false teachers and their deadly doctrine. We have met seven of those false teachers and seen the devastation they bring. We have identified five tests we can apply to any doctrine to determine whether it is false or true. But this leaves us…
Today’s Kindle deals include just three books, but they are all by or about J.I. Packer. That means they are all worth checking out. Who Is the Subject of Your Bible Study? Jen Oshman has a good article directed to women. “If that Christian book on your nightstand or if your women’s bible study points…
Here we are, five hundred years past Luther. You have to wonder to what degree that first protester would recognize today’s Protestantism. But you don’t have to wonder what he would think about contemporary attempts to bridge the gap he helped create. He, of all people, knew the necessity of defending the true gospel by…
Over the past few weeks I have been exploring what God hates. I have done this by looking to the Bible to search for those things God flat-out says he hates or things that he describes as “despicable” or “abominable.” We have seen that God hates idolatry, sexual immorality, injustice, hypocrisy, deceit, pride, and evil…
Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of titles, but since one is from J.I. Packer, you’ll probably want to check them out. How to Defend the Gospel from Its Enemies—and Friends Ray Ortlund has some valuable thoughts here: “Defending the gospel against both its enemies and, at times, its friends is not easy. On…
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Zondervan, who also sponsored the blog this week. In their sponsored post they told about the new NIV Zondervan Study Bible and how it can be an effective resource in ministry. Today they are giving away some of them. There will be 5 winners this week, and…
At the heart of the Christian faith is this statement: “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Christians are those who have been saved. How well do you know know the doctrine of salvation? This quiz is designed to help you find out.…