What I’m Reading – 3/26/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. “Steven Pinker Is Wrong about Violence and War,” by John Gray — The author argues that, despite the claims of some, modernization and development do not equal moral progress. “Fetuses Reacting to Moms’ Smoking,” by Mary Bowerman — from... Read More
Christ in the Song of Songs 2:8–17: The Invitations of the King
Arise, my darling. Come away, my beautiful one. For now the winter is past; the rain has ended and gone away. The blossoms appear in the countryside. The time of singing has come, and the turtledove’s cooing is heard in our land. The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines give off their fragrance.... Read More
What I’m Reading – 3/20/15
Below are some of the articles and books I’ve read recently that you may enjoy perusing. Tough Topics 2: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions, by Sam Storms – This is a follow-up volume to Storms’ Tough Topics, covering a host of new issues. Like the first volume, Storms once again takes on some knotty... Read More
Christ in the Song of Songs 1:15–2:7: Resting in the Shadow of the King
Like an apricot tree among the trees of the forest, so is my love among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. (Song of Songs 2:3, HCSB) Shulamite, Solomon’s bride in the Song of Songs, found rest and security in her Shepherd-King because he... Read More
When God Uses Evil to Judge Evil – Revelation 9:1-21
This sermon continues the Wednesday night series of preaching through the book of Revelation at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. This sermon is from February 11, 2015. Outline Manuscript