The ultimate question – why does anything exist? If you get this wrong, all of life is skewed, confusing, and unfulfilled. Pure materialists conclude there is no reason, no purpose. Clearly an unlivable answer. Everyone else acknowledges God (or some eternal god-like force) made everything. So why did God do this? Common answers are: God was bored God wanted friendship… Read more »
Here's a plan that covers the major themes of the Bible in smaller readings of about 10 to 15 verses. Young children can do at least one reading daily. Older children may read several throughout the day. Adults unfamiliar with the Bible can use the plan to more quickly learn the major themes. The readings alternate through the New and… Read more »
Typically, a college interview pertains to the prospective student answering questions of the college staff or faculty. The student is eager to be accepted and wishes to excel in the interview. However, a more important interview would actually be a series of interviews between the student's parents and each professor that will teach the student. If the college is effective,… Read more »
While there are various proofs for God's existence, I've found this to be the simplest and therefore the most compelling. If you can refute this, let me know. Seriously, I believe this sums up the claim in Romans 1:19-20 and is undeniable. I'm sure others have expressed this argument, but here it is in my words: For anything to exist,… Read more »
Regular reading and study of the book of Proverbs is an outstanding way to examine your decisions, plans, and attitudes in light of God’s will. For years, my practice has been to read a chapter of Proverbs each Saturday and Sunday, along with other bible readings. I read the chapter corresponding to that day’s date – Proverbs 8 on the… Read more »
John Piper was in Austin last month for the 2008 Desiring God Regional Conference. The subject was the book of Job and the suffering of the righteous. No one questions why the wicked suffer, but all are perplexed when the upright and blameless go through great difficulty. John Piper presented his study of the book of Job, born of 28 years of pastoral… Read more »
2Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2Timothy 1:9-10 [God] has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His… Read more »
Many of the men in our church have embarked on a study of marriage. The goal is to eventually determine a framework for the biblical process whereby the unmarried become married. Various terms for this are courtship, betrothal, or engagement. We are studying the Scripture with a desire to limit extra-biblical influences. All of us have opinions and cultural backgrounds. We… Read more »
A great overview of the Old Testament in narrative form. Dr. Leithart pulls together many of the pervasive biblical themes that we may miss if we read the Old Testament too slowly. Discusses themes common to the OT and reveals how Christ is found throughout. Review questions in each section reinforce and generate discussions. The 6th Grade Plan uses this book as the… Read more »
