Thursday, 23 February 2012

Scripture Memorisation Tools

Scripture Memorisation Tools

Scripture Memorisation Tools

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 11:57 PM PST

Here is a blog post from the becoming saturated blog.


Scripture Memory Resources

February 20, 2012 in Discipleship, Family Ministry, Ministry with 10 Comments

O how I love your law, it is my meditation all the day. – Psalm 119:97

I recently wrote an article here about the value of memorizing Scripture, called Great Tool or Old School. I hope in the days to come to flesh out the Christo-centric nature of the discipline in a bit more detail, but you'll have to keep checking back for that one. Since I also did my dissertation on topics relating to the spiritual discipline of memorizing Scripture, its relation to Christian anthropology, and its effectiveness in discipleship, I thought I'd send out a few resources for you. I think I'm aware of practically everything that is available to build your ability in this area, but you may have a link for me that I don't list. If so, comment away, I'd love to know about it!
Books:
Websites:
  • Memverse.com – A spectacular online memory tool
  • Fighter Verses – Memory verse system for children and parents through Desiring God
  • Impress Kids – Online memory tool that is a companion to your ongoing church discipleship, uses the verses you are already promoting as memory verses for the week or month
  • Memlok - Bible memory software
Organizations or Other Resources:
Yep, that's pretty much it.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord and in His Law, he meditates both day and night. -Psalm 1:2

SBTS Archive: Archaeology and the Bible

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:59 PM PST

Looks like some interesting stuff on archaeological evidence for some of the events of the OT.

Have a look at the SBTS Archive page.



Archives and Special Speakers
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Video: Archaeology and the Exodus from Egypt

Video: Archaeology and the Exodus from Egypt

Video: Archaeology and the Exodus from Egypt

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:25 AM PST

A post from Justin Taylor's excellent blog.

James K. Hoffmeier is Professor of Old Testament and Near Eastern Archaeology at Trinity International University, Divinity School. Since 1994 he has directed the North Sinai Archaeological Project.

Oxford University Press published his books Ancient Israel in Sinai: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Wilderness Tradition (1999), and then Ancient Israel in Sinai: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Wilderness Tradition (2011). (His latest book, co-edited with Dennis Magary, is entitled Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith? A Critical Appraisal of Modern and Postmodern Approaches to Scripture [Crossway], with contributions from Darrell Bock, Craig Blomberg, Alan Millard, Eckhard Schnabel, Robert Yarbrough, etc.)

Below is his fascinating lecture from the Lanier Theological Library on what recent archaeological and geological work in North Sinai tell us about the exodus from Egypt:

Video: Alister McGrath on Christianity and the Discipleship of the Mind

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:24 AM PST

A post from The Gospel Coalition.

A lecture by Alister McGrath at the Lanier Theological Library on the way in which the Christian faith can engage and transform the mind:

Here is a description:

In his . . . recent book, The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind, Alister McGrath discusses theology as a discipline that not only informs and sustains the Christian vision of reality, but also serves a passion of the mind to understand God’s nature and ways. While proposing that vibrant theology can have a positive impact on Christian life, worship and faith, McGrath also explores other benefits of theology that include a deeper engagement with the culture and concerns of the modern world.

Learning to Stand (Ephesians 6) from Tim Challies

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:22 AM PST

A post from Tim Challies. Read the whole post on his blog page.

My recent studies of Ephesians have marked me deeply. It may be that the most important application to my life has been in the awareness of Satan's work around me and, on that basis, learning how to stand firm. Ephesians 6 is a powerful call to be aware of the enemy and his army; it teaches that there is an enemy who devotes his entire existence to the destruction of God's work and God's people. Every Christian is engaged in battle against him.

Meet Jonathan Edwards: Introductory Lecture

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:21 AM PST

A post from Desiring god.org and an introductory lecture on Jonathan Edwards' theology with time markers in the post on subjects covered.

Spiders, hedonism, revivals, and the mysteries of the trinity — Jonathan Edwards's mind was rich and his writings are prolific. Digestible overviews of his life and writings are always appreciated.


During the recent conversation between John Piper and Douglas Wilson, mention was made of moderator Joe Rigney's trip to New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho in March of 2010. Joe is Assistant Professor of Theology and Christian Worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary where he teaches undergraduates in the Christian Worldview Program and courses on Jonathan Edwards at the seminary. It was on the trip to NSA that Joe delivered an introduction to Jonathan Edwards, his theology, his writings, and his life and legacy. A video of the lecture and ensuing Q&A session is online. Timestamps follow.












Lecture time-markers —




04:14 — 1. Edwards on the Trinity
14:06 — 2. Edwards on Creation
18:27 — 3. Edwards on God's End in Creation
32:06 — Conclusion




Q&A time-markers —




34:04 — Edwards on typology
37:56 — First recommended Edwards books to read
39:55 — Edwards on God's direct creation and the place of causality
43:00 — Edwards and the classical tradition (Aristotle, Augustine, etc)
45:27 — Dante, Locke, and Edwards's influences
47:02 — Edwards on spiders
49:14 — Edwards's faults and weaknesses
51:36 — The Great Awakening and how Edwards processed it
56:46 — The Enlightenment and its influence on Edwards
59:40 — Edwards's legacy




Joe has also written a series of blog posts on Jonathan Edwards:

Enigmatic Faith of Washington and Lincoln

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:18 AM PST
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Monday, 20 February 2012

We believe a better gospel than this...

We believe a better gospel than this...

We believe a better gospel than this...

Posted: 19 Feb 2012 10:58 PM PST

This post is from Dave Bish on what the gospel is.


We believe a better gospel than this

I've nothing personally against whoever is behind this video (below), it just makes me sad to see the good news painted so small. I know I've spoken badly myself, and believed this sort of message at times too.

A friend's four year old daughter followed Godwin's Law:  'He doesn't really love Jesus, does he? Is he a Nazi?"

The problem is when our beautiful Saviour Jesus is reduced to the cold and functional and logic solution to a problem... rather than being the one who is sent out in love from his generous Father in the power of the Holy Spirit to give himself for us and to us, to catch us up into the sweetness of the life and love of the Triune God.

Better stories and reflections on this:
Watch it at your peril... and lets please believe better, and live better and proclaim better...

True Story Behind Movie "The Vow"

Posted: 19 Feb 2012 10:34 PM PST

Post from Justin Taylor's Excellent Blog.


I have not seen the movie "The Vow," but from what I understand there is no mention of the faith commitment of the real-life couple. If you want to read the true story in their own—now reissued as a paperback with an additional chapter and photos—see The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie, by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter and published by B&H. Here's a description:
Life as Kim and Krickitt Carpenter knew it was shattered beyond recognition on November 24, 1993. Two months after their marriage, a devastating car wreck left Krickitt with a massive head injury and in a coma for weeks.
When she finally awoke, she had no idea who Kim was. With no recollection of their relationship and while Krickitt experienced personality changes common to those who suffer head injuries, Kim realized the woman he had married essentially died in the accident.
And yet, against all odds, but through the common faith in Christ that sustained them, Kim and Krickitt fell in love all over again. Even though Kim stood by Krickitt through the darkest times a husband can ever imagine, he insists, "I'm no hero. I made a vow."
You can watch below a Today Show appearance by the couple:
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