Something About This Is So Different… and Yet So Right

“One of the most powerful apologetics (defenses) of the Gospel is when a group of people love one another, live in unity together in the midst of a dark and depraved world…” – Jeff Vanderstelt

Soma Communities – Tacoma, WA from Verge Network on Vimeo.

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Evidence of the Resurrection in a Nutshell

The folks at Relcaiming the Mind have put out this very helpful blogpost detailing the internal and external evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with his crucifixion, together make up the most important event in human history. And it is one that must be carefully considered and the implications thought through.

C. Michael Patton organizes the blogpost by first explaining the internal evidence:

Internal Evidence:

• Honesty
• Irrelevant Details
• Harmony
• Public Extraordinary Claims
• Lack of Motivation for Fabrication

And then secondly, the external evidence…

External Evidence:

• Preservation of the Documents
• Archeology
• Extra-biblical Attestation
• Survival in a Hostile Environment

Click here to read a thorough, yet concise description of each point.

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Does God Get Upset When We Disobey?

David Powlison answers this question in two parts. In part 1, he answers the question initially. And then, in part 2, he answers questions (in greater detail) that he received regarding his first response.

Here’s Part 1:

Dr. David Powlison – Does God get upset when we disobey? Part 1 from CCEF on Vimeo.

And here’s part 2 (with a helpful outline by Justin Taylor of its contents underneath it):

Dr. David Powlison – Does God get upset when we disobey? Part 2 from CCEF on Vimeo.

00:45 – Summary of what was said in part one.
02:08 – How is God different from earthly fathers?
05:15 – How can God be disappointed in us if He has complete foreknowledge?
07:46 – The importance of understanding our union with Christ.
09:45 – The comfort of forgiveness and redemption for those who are fearful.

[HT: Justin Taylor]

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Tsunamis, Suffering, and the Sovereignty of God

Here’s an NPR interview with John Piper after the tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka in 2005. Such a necessary word after the devastation in Japan (and every devastation that happens in our lives).

[HT: Denny Burk]

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Helpful Interview with Doug Wilson

I came across this helpful interview with Doug Wilson in which he answers questions primarily having to do with Christian apologetics (presuppositional and classical), but also questions having to do with everything from Christian education and atheism. Wilson also provides many good resources that have helped him along in his spiritual growth.

Read the entire article here.

[HT: jude3project]

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