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Humble, Orthodox Responses to Controversy on Hell
0 CommentsToday in church Joshua mentioned the controversy surrounding Rob Bell’s book, Love Wins, and the conversation on hell that has unfolded online and in other books. Below are links to a number of resources where bloggers and authors have responded to Rob Bell’s ideas. (Rob Bell is the Founding Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, Grandville, Mich.)
The first resource is a video of a panel discussion in response to Love Wins recorded at The Gospel Coalition 2011 National Conference. The panel consists of Kevin DeYoung (moderator), Don Carson, Tim Keller, Crawford Loritts and Stephen Um.
Additional resources:
• Audio of the panel discussion referenced above
• Justin Taylor gives a synopsis of Kevin DeYoung’s review of Love Wins
• Kevin DeYoung’s review of Love Wins
• Francis Chan’s Erasing Hell: What God said about eternity, and the things we made up
(at Amazon)
• Post by author Mark Galli about his book, God Wins (includes a link to download the book’s first chapter)
• Randy Alcorn writes about Francis Chan’s Erasing Hell.
• Randy Alcorn writes about Mark Galli’s God Wins.
July 15 2010 at 5:41 pm
A Conference on Christian Sexuality
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We live in a culture that is constantly bombarding us with half-truths and lies about what sexual freedom is and where we will find true fulfillment in life, but God, who made us and every facet of our being, created us with clear intentions for our sexuality. You’re invited to spend an evening and a morning seeking a better understanding of God’s will and how we can glorify him as sexual creatures.
The conference runs Friday, August 6, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Events Center. Braden Greer will teach. Cost is $3 at the door.
The conference material is intended to serve primarily singles 18 and up, but as the goal is to equip Christians to think biblically about their sexuality, there will be broad application for those who are married as well. Mature high school students may also benefit. Parents and students who have specific questions about attending are encouraged to contact Braden Greer or Isaac Hydsoki at the church office.
Topics will include “The Individual Pursuit of Christian Sexuality,” “Receiving Help from the Church in the Pursuit of Christian Sexuality,” and “Giving Help to Others in the Pursuit of Christian Sexuality.”
For more information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or call the church office.
January 23 2009 at 12:20 pm
Yesterday’s March for Life
1 CommentsYesterday a group of more than 50 Covenant Life members led by Grant Layman and Mark Mitchell met at the church and took the Metro down to the National Mall to participate in this year’s March for Life.
Grant told me he was very encouraged—especially by “the large number of youth and singles from our church that clearly had a real burden for this issue—that it was their own initiative and excitement driving their participation. It’s exciting to see the next generation gripped by the seriousness of this issue and want to make a statement by participating in the March for Life.”
Mark agreed, saying, “Throughout the March, I was particularly blessed to hear our young people break out into spontaneous singing of songs to the Lord. It was very clear that they were there participating not just because of enthusiasm for an issue, but as an expression of honor and an act of worship to the Lord.”
Check out the slideshow of photos above (taken by Peter Bang).
November 13 2008 at 2:12 pm
Studying “The Courage to Be Protestant”
0 CommentsRight now the pastoral team is studying a book together called The Courage to be Protestant
The Holy Spirit first inspired this word, whose principal work is now to point men and women to Christ and so to work in them that they are now able to bow before him, accept him for who he is, and by faith receive his death in their place. The Holy Spirit, in doing this, uses this Word to glorify Christ. There is no saving knowledge of God except through the truth of Scripture, except as our trust is placed in Christ by its teaching, and except as the Spirit imparts to us the desire to trust Christ in this way. We cannot know God in any other way. Whoever “does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God” (2John 9).
Some may want to quarrel with the claims of Scripture makes of itself, and how the apostles used it, and the place it has in bringing us the knowledge of God in Christ. But we should not be in doubt about what those claims are. Scripture does not merely contain truth. It is not a sublime statement of our understanding of God. It does not mark the forward progress that the human spirit has taken. It is not the result of the questing human spirit reaching out for something absolute. It is not a human guess. It is not just an approximation of what is out there. No. It is, instead the result of the supernatural work of God in the human writers, and what we now have is “the truth.” It is not partial truth, or incomplete truth. It is the full, accurate, and complete revelation of all that God wants the church to have. This written truth is fully sufficient for the church’s life in this fallen world.
Please pray with your pastors that our church would always have the courage to stand unflinching on the fully sufficient, perfect word of God.
September 25 2008 at 11:12 am
Praying for Iran
0 CommentsA couple weeks ago, we prayed as a congregation for the nation of Iran. Among the things we prayed about was the bill before Iranian parliament to mandate the death penalty for Muslims convicted of apostasy. I wanted to follow up and let you know what has taken place. The bill passed by overwhelming majority in favor of the death penalty. In fact, just two days before the vote two Iranian Christians were charged with apostasy. 
However, although apostasy is now a capital offense, judges are free to decide what penalty will be given, and the two men await their penalty. Please pray for these men, for other believers in Iran and for the leaders of this nation.
Here is some additional information that can help us pray for Iran:
Formerly known as Persia, Iran is the seat of one of the world’s oldest major civilizations, and Persian history figures prominently in the pages of the Old Testament. Today, this nation rich with history and culture faces grave circumstances. Human trafficking has been internationally recognized as a significant problem, religious persecution causes thousands of people to emigrate each year, and poverty and unemployment continue to rise.
Despite these circumstances, God’s unstoppable plan is unfolding in Iran. It is believed that people are responding to the gospel in great number. These converts face great cost as pressure from family, friends, and Islam looms ominously in their lives. By God’s grace and in spite of the isolation from the outside world of believers, the young church in Iran thrives.
Still, most of Iran’s 65 million people adhere to Shi’a Islam. This month, they will join Muslims around the world in celebrating Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer and purifying themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.
Pray…
• for the Iranians and Muslims here in our community as they celebrate Ramadan, that they would see that only Jesus can purify them and reconcile them to God.
• for Muslims in Iran who convert to Christianity as they potentially face significant penalties. Ask that God would protect Muslim-background believers in Iran and that they will stand strong against tremendous pressure to return to Islam.
• for the rapidly growing church in Iran, that God would raise up godly pastors and leaders and that they would be firmly grounded in biblical truth.
September 23 2008 at 5:54 pm
Being Found in Christ
0 CommentsHere’s a section of last Sunday’s sermon where I speak to unbelievers about the importance of being found in Christ. If you’re not a Christian I hope you’ll consider these words and respond by turning from sin and believing in Jesus.