Recommended for Listening V

I’ve been working hard to get the garden in this week, so I’ve not worked much on the study of Romans 8. I did listen to three of the messages from the New Attitude Conference while I worked .

 

• The Authority of Scripture by Mark Dever. I listened to this one because I thought it might be a useful addition to this week’s theological term post. It turns out this was indeed a fine lecture to link to for more information on sola scriptura, so I updated the post to include it.
• The Troubled Soul: God’s Word and Our Feelings by C. J. Mahaney. This is a  difficult time of year for me. My wedding anniversary is on Sunday and for the last couple of years I’ve struggled for a few weeks around this time. Other anniversaries that you’d think might be more distressing have been easy sailing, but this one brings a rainstorm. This message by C. J. Mahaney on Psalm 42 focuses on talking to ourselves when things are hard, just like the psalmist does. Can I let you in on a secret? I would not have made it through the past few years if I hadn’t kept on telling myself of God’s faithfulness, his sure promise that my difficulties are conforming me to the image of his Son, and the hope my future inheritance.
  
• Bible Q&A with Al Mohler. This is an amazing session for two reasons: None of the questions are dumb ones and Dr. Mohler handles them all easily.
  

What are the sins forbidden in the third commandment?

The sins forbidden in the third commandment are, the not using of God’s name as is required;[1] and the abuse of it in an ignorant,[2] vain,[3] irreverent, profane,[4] superstitious,[5] or wicked mentioning, or otherwise using his titles, attributes,[6] ordinances,[7] or works,[8] by blasphemy,[9] perjury;[10] all sinful cursings,[11] oaths,[12] vows,[13] and lots;[14] violating of our oaths and vows, if lawful;[15] and fulfilling them, if of things unlawful;[16] murmuring and quarreling at,[17] curious prying into,[18] and misapplying of God’s decrees [19] and providences;[20] misinterpreting,[21] misapplying,[22] or any way perverting the word, or any part of it,[23] to profane jests,[24] curious or unprofitable questions, vain janglings, or the maintaining of false doctrines;[25] abusing it, the creatures, or anything contained under the name of God, to charms,[26] or sinful lusts and practices;[27] the maligning,[28] scorning,[29] reviling,[30] or any wise opposing of God’s truth, grace, and ways;[31] making profession of religion in hypocrisy, or for sinister ends;[32] being ashamed of it,[33] or a shame to it, by unconformable,[34] unwise,[35] unfruitful,[36] and offensive walking,[37] or backsliding from it.[38]

Click to read more ...

May Giveaway at Challies.com

It’s time for yet another giveaway at Challies.com, and just when you think the prizes couldn’t get any better, they do. How’s this for great stuff?

• First prize: $200 gift certificate for Monergism Books and a Five Solas t-shirt.
• Second prize: $75 gift certificate for Monergism Books and a Five Solas t-shirt.
• Third Prize: $35 gift certificate for Monergism Books and a Five Solas t-shirt.
  

This month’s sponsor is Monergism Books, an online bookstore I use and have been very pleased with. And yes, fellow Canadians, they will ship to you.

Click on the banner above to enter the giveaway and give me a referral at the same time.