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A La Carte (November 24)

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The Evangelical Theological Society after Obergefell

I am no scholar, so rarely pay much attention to the proceedings of the Evangelical Theological Society, but this year seems to have been particularly important. Denny Burk reports.

Does God “Want” All to Be Saved?

Michael Kruger takes on the always-controversial question. “But, our answer to these questions depends on what we mean when we say that God “wants” something. And when we talk about what God wants we inevitably must talk about the “will” of God. And this is a subject that requires some careful nuance.”

Arrests in the Amanda Blackburn Case

You may have heard of the tragic, awful death of Amanda Blackburn, the pastor’s wife who was raped and murdered in her home. Two men have now been arrested in connection with the murder. Her husband has continued to shine the light of Christ even in this dark time.

Immigration and the Moral Status of Borders

Here’s an interesting take on immigration and refugees. “Do we think borders are good or bad, a necessary evil or a moral necessity? My contention is that those who argue for open borders undervalue a sense of place and the integrity of nations like Britain and Australia as political communities; but those who argue for closed borders overvalue the likes of Britain and Australia as political communities.”

This Day in 1572. 443 years ago today, John Knox, the most notable of the Reformers of Scotland, died in Edinburgh. *

Enduring the Winter

Norway offers help in enduring the long winter.

9Marks Mailbag

I continue to enjoy the 9Marks Mailbag. Even if you don’t agree with all the answers they provide, they’re sure to get you thinking. This week’s headline: “Must Preachers Be Seminary-Trained?; Baby Dedications; Elders Disagreeing Over Calvinism.”

Why Him, Why Me?

For a longer read, try this story from ESPN. “Two tragic collisions on the football field, separated by 26 years, have brought together a high school linebacker and a former college running back in search of the answer to a life-altering question.”

Welch

Everybody thinks sanctification looks like strength. Really what it looks like is weakness.

—Ed Welch

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