My Review of ‘Defending Inerrancy’ by Norman Geisler and William Roach at the Gospel Coalition
I recently reviewed Norman Geisler’s new book, Defending Inerrancy: Affirming the Accuracy of Scripture for a New Generation, for the The Gospel Coalition. Below is an excerpt and link to the review. In the fall of 1978, in response to a controversy that had been mounting among evangelicals over the previous 25 years, a group of about [...]
Daily Strength for Parents: Bible Reading Plans for 2012
In order to disciple their children with consistent grace and patience, parents need to remain anchored in the truth of God’s Word. Without a heart and mind steeped in biblical wisdom, parents will find themselves easily frustrated and even beleaguered by the daily trials that attend child rearing. But with a new year comes fresh [...]
History, Theology, and Edwards’ Devotion to the Bible
Jonathan Edwards is well-known for his devotion to Scripture; not only for his commitment to biblical doctrine, but also for his deriving that doctrine from its original source: the Scriptures themselves. In Edwards’ two volume collected works, there is a massive 140 page section entitled ‘Notes on the Bible,’ which contains over 1500 numbered entries [...]
An Old Testament Precedent for Daily Bible Reading
I love this passage from Deuteronomy 17:18-20: And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that [...]
Why Israel Rejoiced
Israel had sinned. They had disobeyed God's Word repeatedly and, as a result, endured a promised exile. God had warned both Israel and Judah that punishment awaited them if they continued to disobey, and He was faithful to his Word. Beginning with Israel in 722 BC, God started a process of discipline. He gave both Israel and Judah over to defeat and [...]
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