My colleague, Mike Horton, has just published a book, Christless Christianity. I write, so to speak, from the belly of this beast, attending the National Pastors’ Conference, sponsored by Zondervan and Intervarsity Press, which is taking place in San Diego, February 9-14, 2009. It is amazing to see how these once faithful publishers of evangelical... Continue Reading

After 16 years at RTS, Dr. Frank James has accepted the position of Provost at Gordon Conwell- Theological Seminary in Boston, Mass. Dr. James has served at RTS as Professor of Historical Theology, as Vice President for Academic Affairs for the whole of RTS and as President of the Orlando Campus. Dr. James after accepting... Continue Reading

When my friend Paul Kengor, the executive director of The Center for Vision & Values here at Grove CityCollege, asked me what three books I would recommend to students if they wanted to broaden their economic education, my answer was immediate. Every college student—indeed, every American—could benefit from a close encounter with the ideas of... Continue Reading

On the Monday morning following the Oscars [Feb. 23, 2009], U.S. news websites splashed the announcement that the “little film that could,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” had garnered the Best Picture of 2008 award. Buried on many of the same web sites was the news that 48 children had been rescued from prostitution and several pimps arrested... Continue Reading

The EP News of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) reports that three Presbyteries have taken various actions on the issue of the ordination of women as teaching elders at their recent winter meetings. The Presbytery of the Mid-America, by an approximate vote of two to one, approved a proposal to draft an overture for General... Continue Reading

The following announcement was made to introduce Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas. In 1999 Westminster Theological Seminary began a Texas Campus to extend the knowledge of the glory of God in Christ through offering theological education grounded in the seminary’s core values and serving churches and communities in the Southwestern United States. By God’s grace,... Continue Reading

The March 2009 issue of Tabletalk explains the importance of thinking rightly about authority as Christians. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Knox Chamblin, David Mathis, John R. Muether, Matt Schmucker, Denise Sproul, and Cal Thomas. Tabletalk features articles about topics central to the Christian faith and daily, in-depth Bible studies with featured columns by... Continue Reading

A new movie was going to be released that everyone must see, the popular preacher T. D. Jakes said a few months ago in an interview on national television. This movie was going to have a strong and powerful message that could stem the tide of divorce in our country! He urged everyone to see... Continue Reading

The biblical parable of the 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-12) is particularly relevant today. As you may recall, the five wise virgins behaved responsibly and prudently, making sure they had enough lamp oil for the midnight arrival of the bridegroom. The five foolish virgins, by contrast, diddled around, and didn’t get oil. At the last minute,... Continue Reading

Metokos Ministries, affiliated with Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship, is offering a drawing open to representatives attending the 37th PCA General Assembly in Orlandoo, Fla. – ruling and/or teaching elders – of smaller churches. First prize is a free first-night room at the Clarion Hotel Main Gate, a three star property just 4 miles from the conference... Continue Reading