New Moore College Faculty blog
It’s called Thinktank, and is on the Moore College website.
No time for games
Justin Taylor links to a powerful and very sobering challenge from David Platt about ‘functional universalism’.
Watch the video here. (Download it here.)
A Theological Conversation worth having: Al Mohler’s response to Brian McLaren
“…a recent essay by Brian McLaren helps us all to understand what is at stake in the controversy over Rob Bell’s new book, Love Wins.
Beyond this, his argument reveals a great deal about the actual beliefs and trajectories of what has become known as the emerging church. As such, his essay is a welcome addition to this important conversation.”
– Albert Mohler responds to Brian McLaren’s critique of Mohler’s review of Rob Bell’s new book. (Photo: brianmclaren.net)
Three free hymns
Keith and Kristyn Getty are giving free downloads of three of their hymns — Behold the Lamb, The Power of the Cross, and Come, People of the Risen King — up until 31 March. (h/t Tim Challies.)
Jesus: The Only Way to God — free audiobook
John Piper’s book “Jesus: The Only Way to God — Must You Hear the Gospel to be Saved?” is especially relevant given the publicity surrounding Rob Bell’s latest publication.
The people at Christian Audio are giving away an audiobook version through their website for the next week (ends March 31 2011). (h/t Justin Taylor.)
NSW Votes
The NSW State elections are just days away.
While not endorsing or recommending any particular party, the Australian Christian Lobby has collected resources and links which may be helpful in considering how to vote.
Their site is nswvotes.org.au.
And their videos of both the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition addressing Christian leaders are at Vimeo, where they can be downloaded.
Martin Bashir on interviewing Rob Bell
Last week on the American MSNBC, veteran journalist Martin Bashir interviewed Rob Bell about his new book.
The 7 minute interview is itself worth watching – but also listen to the 39 minute phone interview with Martin Bashir on why he asked the questions he did.
Very interesting interview, and a modelling of good journalism. (Image: MSNBC.)
Anglican Entropy
“The second law of thermodynamics tells us that as energy is expended over time, order in the universe inexorably gives way to disorder. The fundamental physical truth behind the cycles of birth and death is that things fall apart, leading ultimately to a static and random state known as entropy.
In the spiritual realm, there is no such necessity. St Paul affirms that ‘Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.’ (2 Corinthians 4:16), yet entropy irresistibly comes to mind as a metaphor following Dr William’s Lent Letter to the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion.
Here we have carefully crafted verbal camouflage for what is actually one more step in Lambeth Anglicanism’s descent into spiritual and institutional entropy…”
– Charles Raven writes at SPREAD.
Bibles for Japan — Bible League request
Here’s a press release from the Bible League in Australia – perhaps you can help:
Urgent Request from Churches in Japan for Bibles
The recent earthquake and tsunami that has devastated parts of Japan has shocked us all. It is hard for us in Australia to fully comprehend the enormity of the disaster. Whole communities have been wiped out and tens of thousands are unaccounted for, presumed dead. Many have lost their home, family, friends, income and hope.
Through our international office we have received an urgent request from the Evangelical Churches in Japan for Bibles. The Bibles will be distributed in the areas most affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Included with the Bibles will be study materials to assist the churches with their humanitarian and pastoral care.
With Christians comprising less than 1.5% of Japan’s population of 127 million, there is an unprecedented opportunity to bring the true hope and assurance found only in God’s Word to many whose lives and security have been shattered.
Bibles are being sourced at the special discount rate of $2.50 each and our target is to supply a minimum of 20,000 copies. Your donation will help Bible League meet this urgent need for Bibles in Japan. To make a donation contact Bible League on 1800 800 937 [in Australia] or visit our website at www.bibleleague.com.au.