Tag Archives: Crossway Books

Get the latest version of the ESV

As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve decided to switch from the New International Version (NIV) to the English Standard Version (ESV) as my public preaching and teaching version. You can see that post for my reasons for making the … Continue reading

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Reflect: Knowing Christ requires knowing Scripture

So far,then, as each of us shall desire to make progress in the knowledge of Christ, it will be necessary that Scripture shall be the subject of our diligent and constant meditation. [John Calvin, quoted by W. Robert Godfrey in … Continue reading

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Francis Schaeffer: 25 years after

This article first appeared in ChristianWeek on March 1, 2009 (Vol 22 No 24). ____________________ Two new books explore the continuing influence of Francis Schaeffer Two books published in time for the 25-year anniversary of the death of Francis Schaeffer … Continue reading

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Reflect: Are we creating our own Jesus in worship?

When we’re dodgy about our theology, we’re really saying we want our own Jesus. But our worship isn’t based on people’s personal opinions, ideas, or best guesses about Jesus. Nor should we base our understanding of him on anyone’s individual … Continue reading

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Debunking a ‘Calvin against the Calvinists’ theology

This article first appeared in ChristianWeek on July 18, 2008.  ____________________ “Calvinism is making a comeback – and it is shaking up the church” according to Colin Hansen, editor-at-large with Christianity Today. The growing fascination with reformed theology is attracting … Continue reading

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