Conscience Binding, Media Ecology, and Theological Controversy
There is something innate in the fallen hearts of men that gives them an insatiable desire to seek to bind the consciences of others on just about every given matter. Whether it is food preferences, education, parenting, or environmental considerations, most people love to bind the consciences of others to that to which their own consciences are bound. This is most notably seen in the way in which people assert their opinions about what others should be doing in a pandemic. It has also manifested itself in much of the social commentary about perceived social injustices. In all these things, it is right for believers to appeal to Scripture as the only rule of faith and life. For good reason, Protestants have long found Martin Luther's bold declaration at the Diet of Worms to resonate powerfully in their souls. When commanded to recant his teaching, Luther famously stated,
"Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen."
Conscience Binding
However, the notion of conscience binding is often more subtle among believers than it was in the day of the Reformer's contentions with the Roman Catholic Church. Today, believers who adhere faithfully to the teaching of Scripture on biblical sexual ethics or socio-political theories frequently seek to bind the consciences of other believers who faithfully adhere to the same teaching of Scripture on these matters. Now, it is no longer enough that one confesses to believe the Scriptures about its teaching on sexual sin and racial unity in Christ. If one does not speak out as loudly, vehemently, and consistently as another online he is excoriated as not have true "convictions" about these matters. It usually plays out in the following way:
A vocal opponent of various forms of compromise and falsehood calls other believers to action. However, the action is generally unspecified. It is packaged with rhetoric about "courage,” "boldness,” or “taking a stand.” It riles up a certain group of individuals who then begin to echo the rally cry of a pressure group. It manifests itself through individuals in just about every denomination. What it often amounts to, however, is a self-admiring attempt to bind the consciences of other believers to speak out in the same way and to the same degree as said individual is speaking out on a social media platform or in a blog post. Under the auspice of "courage," the rally cry goes out with as much conscience binding force as can be mustered.
This raises several important questions. Do we really grasp the nature of media ecology? Does God expect every believer to take to social media to bodily proclaim opposition to every unbiblical ideology and movement? Is it a lack of biblical conviction that leads others to avoid contention in our interactions with others online? What biblical principles ought to be guiding Christians in the way in which they write and speak publicly about these matters? How should Scripture govern the spirit with which we interact online on significant yet controversial issues that affect both the church and society? These are not easy questions to answer but they are worthy of our reflection.
Media Ecology
Most of us have not adequately reflected on the nature of media ecology. We have ideas and opinions about social media. We employ rhetorical figures of speech such as "dumpster fire" or "train wreck" when speaking about social media. We acknowledge the snare of being drawn into controversy with people we don't really know and who would not have been, in bygone generations, without the sphere of our moral proximity. We understand the way in which social media can monopolize our time and energy; however, we have not yet fully grasped the "interplay between humans, technology, media, and the environment, with the aim of increasing awareness of mutual effects" (Oxford Bibliographies). I am not sure that any of us will fully have grasped the phenomenon of social media before we die. It is a lightening-fast moving, decentralized, ocean of media evolution and social interaction. Recognizing this should, at least, give us pause about what, when, how, and why we may say something online.
In 2006 Greg Reynolds wrote what is arguably the most careful treatment of media ecology at that time from a thoroughly Christian and Reformed perspective, The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures. A look back at that work in 2022 is a fascinating sociological exercise. Reynolds wrote his book on the internet frontier. Facebook was in its early stages of development and Twitter did not yet exist. It was a different time. Chatrooms existed, but many us us quickly realized that we did not have the time or interest to jump into the fray of debate in them. The most heated contentions online were usually those found in the comment sections of a blog post. To look back at how much social media has changed the landscape of our world is worthy of deep reflection, expecially as it relates to our use of it in regard to engagement in theological controversy.
What, if any, responsibility do Christians have to make use of online platforms for the propagation and defense of the truth? What does God require of them? This question may sound strange, coming from someone who has spent 15 years writing and publishing articles, blog posts, podcasts, and social media content online. In short, I do not believe that God requires anyone to have a social media account, let alone to have to publish their convictions and opinions about anything in that forum–especially not in response to conscience binding calls to "courageous stands for truth." Does God call us to take courageous stand for truth? Absolutely. Does he require us to do it on a social media feed or in a blog post? Absolutely not. In fact, I would suggest that guiding biblical principles give us great reason to be cautious about what, when, and how we say things online.
Never in the history of the world could someone write something that has the potential for the entire connected world to read at lightening speed. This offers us an unprecedented platform to speak truth; but it also comes with enormous dangers. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told His disciples, “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you” (Matthew 7:6). We should ask ourselves whether or not we are doing so when we engage in theological controversy online. Sometimes contending for truth online becomes tantamount to casting pearls before swine. To see this in real time, all one needs to do is read the comments of hostile unbelievers in response to a twitter thread or to a Facebook post written by a believer. The block button exist to enable us to thin out trolls; but, this, in and of itself, ought to give us pause about the forum. We need discernment about what we are saying and who we are addressing. For Christians, speaking truth on social media may amount to being "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16), "a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal" (1 Corinthians 13:1), or "casting pearls before pigs" (Matt. 7:6). Which one depends on why, how, and when we are saying what we are saying.
Theological Controversy
Throughout church history, theological controversies have played a significant role in the development and defense of doctrine. However, most refutations of theological error or unbiblical teaching came in the form of published books or pamphlets. Though there were always firebrand combatants who lit dumpster fires in every age (consider the damage done to the Reformation in Britain and Europe by Knox’s impetuous publication of The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women), the revered and lasting theological works of controversy written by pastors and theologians were often tempered in their language and carefully written. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the rise of publishing companies added a helpful peer review component to all publications. There is something right and good about having others process what we write, especially when it delves into the realm of theological controversies, since Scripture tells us, “in the multitude of counsellors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14). Zeal without wise critical review often ends in misguided, careless, or fallacious arguments. With the advent of the internet, the safety net of peer reviewed publications has essentially disappeared. Any thoughtful individual should want an evaluation process in which editors and other thoughtful scholars critically assess the quality and merit of whatever we seek to write in the realm of controversy.
In addition to what has been said above, we must also consider the spirit in which we engage in controversial matters. John Newton once wrote a letter on rules of controversy to a minister who came to him and relayed his intention to publicly refute the teaching of another minister. In that letter, Newton set out a number of important principles we should all keep in mind in our engagement on controversial matters. The first principle is to “consider your opponent.” Newton wrote,
“If you account him a believer, though greatly mistaken in the subject of debate between you, the words of David to Joab concerning Absalom, are very applicable: "Deal gently with him for my sake." The Lord loves him and bears with him; therefore you must not despise him, or treat him harshly. The Lord bears with you likewise, and expects that you should show tenderness to others, from a sense of the much forgiveness you need yourself. In a little while you will meet in heaven; he will then be dearer to you than the nearest friend you have upon earth is to you now. Anticipate that period in your thoughts; and though you may find it necessary to oppose his errors, view him personally as a kindred soul, with whom you are to be happy in Christ forever.
But if you look upon him as an unconverted person, in a state of enmity against God and his grace (a supposition which, without good evidence, you should be very unwilling to admit), he is a more proper object of your compassion than of your anger. Alas! "He knows not what he does." But you know who has made you to differ. If God, in his sovereign pleasure, had so appointed, you might have been as he is now; and he, instead of you, might have been set for the defense of the gospel. You were both equally blind by nature. If you attend to this, you will not reproach or hate him, because the Lord has been pleased to open your eyes, and not his.”
The second of Newton’s admonition was to “consider the public.” When we engage in theological controversy online, we must recognize that the spirit in which we engage will have an impact for good or ill on those around us. Newton wrote,
“Whatever it be that makes us trust in ourselves that we are comparatively wise or good, so as to treat those with contempt who do not subscribe to our doctrines, or follow our party, is a proof and fruit of a self-righteous spirit. Self-righteousness can feed upon doctrines as well as upon works; and a man may have the heart of a Pharisee, while his head is stored with orthodox notions of the unworthiness of the creature and the riches of free grace. Yea, I would add, the best of men are not wholly free from this leaven; and therefore are too apt to be pleased with such representations as hold up our adversaries to ridicule, and by consequence flatter our own superior judgments. Controversies, for the most part, are so managed as to indulge rather than to repress his wrong disposition; and therefore, generally speaking, they are productive of little good. They provoke those whom they should convince, and puff up those whom they should edify. I hope your performance will savor of a spirit of true humility, and be a means of promoting it in others.
Finally, Newton warned his friend to “consider himself.” He wrote,
“We find but very few writers of controversy who have not been manifestly hurt by it. Either they grow in a sense of their own importance, or imbibe an angry, contentious spirit, or they insensibly withdraw their attention from those things which are the food and immediate support of the life of faith, and spend their time and strength upon matters which are at most but of a secondary value. This shows, that if the service is honorable, it is dangerous. What will it profit a man if he gains his cause and silences his adversary, if at the same time he loses that humble, tender frame of spirit in which the Lord delights, and to which the promise of his presence is made?
. . .If we act in a wrong spirit, we shall bring little glory to God, do little good to our fellow creatures, and procure neither honor nor comfort to ourselves. If you can be content with showing your wit, and gaining the laugh on your side, you have an easy task; but I hope you have a far nobler aim, and that, sensible of the solemn importance of gospel truths, and the compassion due to the souls of men, you would rather be a means of removing prejudices in a single instance, than obtain the empty applause of thousands. Go forth, therefore, in the name and strength of the Lord of hosts, speaking the truth in love; and may he give you a witness in many hearts that you are taught of God, and favored with the unction of his Holy Spirit."
In all that we do, God calls us to seek the Scriptures for guiding directives for what we may or may not write online. Scripture and Scripture alone should bind our consciences. This is especially so with regard to what God requires of us in our stewardship of the internet. If we engage others online, we should do so acknowledging the many dangers that we will have to navigate. We should be slow to listen to the loudest voices, as they are often driven by impulsive zeal and an inflated sense of self-importance. In many cases, those who call others to arms online have, as Newton noted, a self-righteous spirit. Many wrongly confuse “a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal" (1 Corinthians 13:1) with courageous boldness. If we do engage in controversy, let us consider our opponent, consider the public, and consider ourselves. In doing so, we will better represent the truth of God to those within and outside the walls of the church. May the Lord give us the grace to do so in the right way and at the right time.
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The Race is Not to the SwiftNovember 3, 2014
7 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Pastoral IdeologueOctober 25, 2014
7 Wrong Reasons to Join a ChurchOctober 24, 2014
Jonathan Edwards on Adam and the Tree of LifeOctober 22, 2014
Working on Learning to RestOctober 18, 2014
A Biblical Theology of the WildernessOctober 7, 2014
The Importance of Being a Pastor/TheologianOctober 3, 2014
A Church's Coming of AgeOctober 1, 2014
Loving the Place to Which You're Called?September 27, 2014
The 6 Ingredients of Jesus' Bitter CupSeptember 24, 2014
The Christology of Genesis 3:15September 16, 2014
The Theological Significance of the Eighth DaySeptember 11, 2014
The Righteous One of Psalm OneSeptember 5, 2014
The Covenant of Works, the Law and the Mosaic CovenantSeptember 4, 2014
10 Must-Read Pre-Reformation WorksSeptember 3, 2014
Mansions in Glory?September 1, 2014
7 Characteristics of Spiritually Beneficial FriendshipsAugust 29, 2014
The Sin-Bearing, Curse-Removing True IsraelAugust 12, 2014
Preach the Gospel to Yourself?August 7, 2014
Time for a Spirit CheckAugust 5, 2014
The Sin-Bearing, Curse-Removing Second Adam (Part 1)August 4, 2014
Mini Sermons For the Soul to SingJuly 26, 2014
Spurgeon on Expositional Reading and Teaching in the Worship Service?July 21, 2014
The Dangers and Duty of Confessing Sin to One AnotherJuly 8, 2014
It All Leads Straight to the CrossJuly 5, 2014
Geerhardus Vos on Supra- and Infra- LapsarianismJuly 4, 2014
Jesus: The Breath of LifeJuly 4, 2014
A Biblical Theology of BurialJuly 3, 2014
A Biblical Theology of BurialJune 28, 2014
In Plenty and/or Want...June 26, 2014
Are Some Parts of Scripture Greater Than Others?June 17, 2014
Geerhardus Vos on the Mosaic Covenant and the Covenant of GraceJune 14, 2014
Geerhardus Vos on Sides, Administrations and Conditionality in the Covenant of GraceJune 13, 2014
Lord, Should I Forgive My Brother This One Time?June 3, 2014
Ezra and Nehemiah: Types of ChristMay 30, 2014
What Was Jesus Praying in the Garden?May 24, 2014
How God Even Works Sin Together for the Believer's GoodMay 24, 2014
The Justification of the Good Works of the JustifiedMay 21, 2014
Dangers of Theological ControversyMay 14, 2014
The End in the Beginning: A Biblical-Theological Catechism (Genesis)May 13, 2014
A Tale of Two TreesMay 9, 2014
The True and Greater Sweet-Psalmist of IsraelMay 8, 2014
Jesus: The Wisdom of GodApril 30, 2014
The Death of Jesus, An Act of WorshipApril 27, 2014
Dr. John H. Skilton's Funeral Sermon For Rena VanTil--Wife of Cornelius VanTilApril 21, 2014
The Person, Work and Reward of the RedeemerApril 6, 2014
John Piper’s 10 Reasons Why Romans 7:14-25 Is About The Christian’s ExperienceMarch 29, 2014
How Jesus Read the Old Testament (Part 2)March 26, 2014
The Third Use of the Law and the Finished Work of ChristMarch 21, 2014
The Greatest Explanation Of What Happens In ConversionMarch 18, 2014
How Did Jesus Read the Old Testament (Part 1)March 18, 2014
How Did Jesus Read the Old Testament?March 18, 2014
The Christward CollectiveMarch 12, 2014
Jonathan Edwards Christology of the Song of SongsFebruary 20, 2014
The Most Important Overlooked Doctrine (Part 2)February 20, 2014
The Most Important Overlooked Doctrine (Part 2)February 18, 2014
Jonathan Edwards on David as a Type of ChristFebruary 11, 2014
The Most Important Overlooked Doctrine?February 10, 2014
The Most Important Overlooked Doctrine (Part 1)February 5, 2014
Pitfalls of ParachurchJanuary 29, 2014
Geerhardus Vos on the Covenant of WorksJanuary 22, 2014
Reading and Preaching the Text in ContextJanuary 14, 2014
Death and Resurrection: The Key to the Old TestamentJanuary 8, 2014
A Biblical Theology of the Good ShepherdDecember 30, 2013
The Silence of Jesus in JudgmentDecember 27, 2013
Lloyd-Jones on The Gospel and the Charge of AntinomianismDecember 26, 2013
A God-Determined Progress to a God-Determined EndDecember 25, 2013
Ray Ortlund's Isaiah Sermon SeriesDecember 21, 2013
Learning to be a Grateful CriticDecember 16, 2013
Vos on the Historicity and Interpretation of Genesis 1 and 2December 4, 2013
John Calvin on the Great ExchangeNovember 22, 2013
The Theological Greatness of Jonathan EdwardsNovember 18, 2013
6 Subtle Ways to Hold on to Self-RighteousnessNovember 16, 2013
Paul, the Law and Eschatological Justification: Three Views of Romans 2:13November 7, 2013
Does God the Father Love You Because of Jesus?November 3, 2013
The Anatomy of Saving FaithNovember 2, 2013
A Crisis In the Divine GovernmentOctober 31, 2013
Individual Personalities and the GospelOctober 23, 2013
The Strongest Evidence for the Deity of the SonOctober 18, 2013
Make It Your Own!October 15, 2013
The Parable of the Three SonsOctober 15, 2013
9 Traces of the Doctrine of the Trinity in the Old TestamentOctober 13, 2013
20 Things Jesus Does As The Great ShepherdOctober 9, 2013
Four Things To Keep In Mind For Your "Last Sermon"October 1, 2013
What Would Jesus Drink?September 28, 2013
The Grace of RememberingSeptember 16, 2013
Stuart Robinson's 8 Point Interpretation of Genesis 3:15August 31, 2013
Suffering, Chastisement and the Fatherly Love of GodAugust 21, 2013
Baptism in the Reformed Tradition (Resources)August 20, 2013
A Biblical Theology of Darkness and LightAugust 16, 2013
A Faith That Triumphs And SuffersAugust 14, 2013
We See Jesus: New Testament Use of the Old in Hebrews 1:4August 13, 2013
The Apostolic "We" PassagesAugust 6, 2013
A Biblical Theology of Exile/Restoration in the OT ProphetsAugust 5, 2013
C.S. Lewis on the Right of Private JudgmentAugust 5, 2013
No Greeting From the Holy Spirit?July 26, 2013
Because There Was No Sun...July 24, 2013
Old Testament Personal Types and Shadows of ChristJuly 16, 2013
A Bad Court In Which To Be TriedJuly 9, 2013
The Wisdom of the Son (Law and Gospel in the Proverbs)July 8, 2013
The Emmaus Sessions: Christ and Redemptive HistoryJuly 2, 2013
Tolerance that Parodies LoveJuly 2, 2013
C.S. Lewis on Beauty and IdolatryJuly 1, 2013
John's Use of the Song of Songs in the Book of RevelationJune 29, 2013
Book of Hebrews ResourcesJune 28, 2013
Jonathan Edwards on Christ and the Song of SongsJune 16, 2013
Sinclair Ferguson, William Still and Eric Alexander Crieff Fellowship Lectures (1979-2007)June 10, 2013
Jesus on the Inerrancy and infallibility of ScriptureJune 7, 2013
5 Reasons to Join (or Not Join) a Church PlantMay 22, 2013
The Songs of the Son (Seeing Christ in the Psalms)May 16, 2013
No More Consciousness of Sin?May 12, 2013
A Pastor's Love for ChristMay 8, 2013
Why We Fear GraceMay 4, 2013
Why Was Christ Veiled in the Law?May 1, 2013
Proud vs. Broken PeopleApril 26, 2013
When God Swears to GodApril 8, 2013
Taking Up the Hammer and the Nails (A Theology of Apostasy)April 2, 2013
On Getting As Little Truth As PossibleMarch 22, 2013
Jesus' Compassion for SinnersMarch 7, 2013
The Difference Between a Prophet and a PriestFebruary 17, 2013
The Holy Spirit Says...February 16, 2013
John Newton's Olney Hymn of Gospel TypesFebruary 12, 2013
The Importance of Time ManagementFebruary 9, 2013
Jesus and the General and Special Revelation of GodFebruary 9, 2013
Sinclair Ferguson Sermon Series CollectiveFebruary 8, 2013
Warfield, Biblical Doctrines and ConfessionalismFebruary 1, 2013
"Textual, Expository, Redemptive-Historical, Applicatory" Preaching?January 31, 2013
The God Who Loves Finished WorkJanuary 28, 2013
Jesus and the World to ComeJanuary 22, 2013
East of Eden (Episode 12): Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday, Today and ForeverJanuary 19, 2013
Top 10 (or 11) Volumes on the Suffering and Glory of ChristJanuary 16, 2013
Eric Alexander SermonsJanuary 15, 2013
Edwards on Intellectual vs. Spiritual UnderstandingJanuary 12, 2013
John Owen on the Apostles' Christological Interpretation of Psalm 2January 6, 2013
"We See Jesus" Sermon SeriesJanuary 3, 2013
Symbols of Christ in the WildernessDecember 29, 2012
The Parable of Three Lost SonsDecember 16, 2012
The Glory of Man at Creation and in RedemptionDecember 15, 2012
Jesus: The Omega of the Old TestamentDecember 6, 2012
7 Years of the 9Marks JournalNovember 16, 2012
The Aroma of ChristNovember 14, 2012
East of Eden: The Biblical and Systematic Theology of Jonathan EdwardsOctober 27, 2012
The "Signs" of Tongues and Prophecy in 1 Cor. 14:20-25October 26, 2012
A Divinely Inspired Anachronism of Eschatological Hope (or 'How God Enabled Abraham to Long for HeavOctober 25, 2012
Death and Resurrection: The Typlogical Structure of Old Testament Redemptive HistoryOctober 25, 2012
When Christ Orchestrates a Prison BreakOctober 23, 2012
Jesus Runs the ChurchOctober 23, 2012
Christ and the Tent in the WildernessOctober 20, 2012
Jonathan Edwards on Righteous and Sinful AngerOctober 18, 2012
The Man Behind MonergismOctober 17, 2012
The Clean for the UncleanOctober 15, 2012
The Christology of Deut. 30:11-14October 10, 2012
East of Eden (Episode 7) - Christian KnowledgeOctober 10, 2012
Christ's Gifts of the SpiritOctober 8, 2012
"Precious" New Puritan PressSeptember 25, 2012
On Headship, Hats, Hair and Historical ContextSeptember 22, 2012
Sinclair Ferguson on the New PerspectiveSeptember 22, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: The Mosaic Covenant and Christ (Part 2)September 18, 2012
East of Eden (Episode 4): Dr. Ken Minkema & the Jonathan Edwards Center at YaleSeptember 18, 2012
Sinclair Ferguson on Preaching PoetrySeptember 12, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: The Mosaic Covenant and Christ (Part 1)September 11, 2012
Jonathan Edwards on the Typology of the Showbread and Lampstand in the TempleSeptember 11, 2012
Samuel Miller Publications OnlineSeptember 11, 2012
East of Eden (Episode 3): The Most High, A Prayer Hearing GodSeptember 5, 2012
How Redemptive History and Example Meet in the Book of HebrewsSeptember 4, 2012
East of Eden: God Glorified in Man's Dependence (Episode 2)August 28, 2012
East of Eden: The Biblical and Systematic Theology of Jonathan Edwards (Episode 1)August 11, 2012
The Theological Driver's Seat and a M16August 11, 2012
Sinclair Ferguson Sermons from His Scotland DaysAugust 8, 2012
Archibald Alexander Publications OnlineAugust 7, 2012
Vos on the Typical Role of Moses and the Exodus (Part 1)July 31, 2012
John Gerstner LecturesJuly 28, 2012
On the Sabbath, Ceremonial Sabbaths, the Lord's Day and the Day of the LORDJuly 21, 2012
Christ: The End of the Law for Justification and SanctificationJuly 13, 2012
Jonathan Edwards' Seven Steps for Growth in Divine KnowledgeJuly 10, 2012
Christological Principles of TypologyJuly 9, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: Christ and Redemptive HistoryJune 28, 2012
Adolphe Monod on Jesus, the Mystery of GodlinessJune 28, 2012
The "Not I, but the Lord...I say, Not the Lord" Sayings of PaulJune 26, 2012
Jonathan Edwards on Self-Righteousness in BelieversJune 16, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: The Abrahamic Covenant and ChristJune 1, 2012
Christ Crucified: the Center of Gravity in PreachingMay 29, 2012
William Still SermonsMay 28, 2012
Noah, Jesus and Preaching to SpiritsMay 28, 2012
Teaching One Another In...May 25, 2012
Jesus Christ: Savior or Example?May 24, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: Adam, Covenant and ChristMay 20, 2012
Three Ways the New Testament Writers Quote the Old TestamentMay 18, 2012
Four Points about the Noahic Covenant and Redemptive HistoryMay 9, 2012
"Confessing Our Faith in a Non-Confessing World" Conference (AK)April 30, 2012
Vern Poythress on the Different Approaches to ScriptureApril 26, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: A Tale of Two SeedsApril 17, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions: The Church as the True IsraelApril 14, 2012
Spurgeon on the Amusement-Driven ChurchApril 9, 2012
The Sermon on the Mount and the Savior on the MountApril 3, 2012
The Emmaus Sessions - Jesus: True IsraelApril 2, 2012
The Justification of ImputationMarch 17, 2012
The Gracious Judgment of CharityMarch 3, 2012
A Dialogue to Die ForFebruary 27, 2012
Feeding on Christ - 2012 GiveawayFebruary 15, 2012
A Biblical Theology of Food and DrinkFebruary 11, 2012
Gospel JusticeFebruary 11, 2012
"Filling the Shepherd's Fold" SeminarFebruary 9, 2012
A Picture Worth 66 BooksFebruary 4, 2012
A Cheap and Easy Way to Support a Church PlantJanuary 31, 2012
How Jesus Confronted and Corrected OthersJanuary 9, 2012
Free Martyn Lloyd-Jones Ephesians Sermon SeriesJanuary 7, 2012
Paradise Restored SeriesDecember 29, 2011
"For Unto Us" Sermon SeriesDecember 29, 2011
M.I.C. iPhone/iPad AccessoriesDecember 24, 2011
The Magi and the ScripturesDecember 23, 2011
Seeing the Savior in a Poor, Beggar BabyDecember 15, 2011
Isaiah an OT Paul and Paul a NT IsaiahDecember 10, 2011
Sinclair Ferguson Christmas Sermons 2005-2012December 4, 2011
Take Heed (December 2011 Tabletalk Article)December 1, 2011
Identifying the Colossian HeresyNovember 21, 2011
Reading the Gospels in Light of the GospelNovember 19, 2011
Sermon Preparation ResourcesNovember 19, 2011
Sermon Preparation ResourcesNovember 18, 2011
How to Handle CriticismNovember 18, 2011
Sinclair Ferguson Lectures on Marriage and ParentingNovember 17, 2011
The Marrow of Modern of DivinityNovember 7, 2011
The Most Jesus-centered Devotional in Church History!November 5, 2011
The Peril of Wandering (November 2011 Tabletalk Article)October 29, 2011
Preaching Christ in the Proverbs (Video and Audio)October 28, 2011
Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University ResourcesOctober 27, 2011
New Keith and Kristyn Getty Christmas AlbumOctober 19, 2011
Preaching Christ from the Proverbs (Lecture)October 16, 2011
The Obedience of the Second Adam and True IsraelOctober 15, 2011
A Biblical Theology of LocustsOctober 8, 2011
The Inner Ring (October 2011 Tabletalk Devotional)October 6, 2011
The Double CrucifixionSeptember 30, 2011
The Dangers of Seeking to RestoreSeptember 28, 2011
Sinclair Ferguson 2004-2011 Tabletalk ArticlesSeptember 26, 2011
Don't Waste Your Grill or BoatSeptember 26, 2011
The Astonishment of JesusSeptember 16, 2011
Luther and Calvin on Galatians 5:6September 8, 2011
One Thing Leads to AnotherSeptember 8, 2011
Free Martyn Lloyd-Jones SermonsSeptember 5, 2011
The Secret of SanctificationAugust 31, 2011
New James M. Boice Daily DevotionalAugust 31, 2011
Second Annual Reformation Worship Conference (Oct. 20-23)August 26, 2011
The World Redeemed From WithinAugust 20, 2011
The Spiritual Decline of Once-Healthy ChurchesAugust 19, 2011
The Hardships of Christian MinistryAugust 17, 2011
Purposes and Preaching of ParablesAugust 15, 2011
Let Him Who Thinks He Stands...August 13, 2011
Holy War: Jesus StyleAugust 12, 2011
PrCRT 2011 Conference - Alliance of Confessing EvangelicalsAugust 11, 2011
The Elemental Principles of WorldAugust 8, 2011
ArchivesAugust 7, 2011
The Spirit's First WordAugust 6, 2011
Making Much of God as FatherAugust 5, 2011
Vern Poythress Redeeming Sociology InterviewJuly 30, 2011
Paradise Restored (Video Series)July 29, 2011
Christ is the Wisdom of GodJuly 28, 2011
The Revelation of the Father and the SonJuly 26, 2011
Jonathan Edwards on the Demand and Curse of the LawJuly 22, 2011
The Cursed ChristJuly 21, 2011
Christ, The Savior of Biblical Interpretation?July 21, 2011
Calvin on Legal RighteousnessJuly 19, 2011
Machen on 'Do This and Live'July 16, 2011
Forthcoming Reformed Commentary SeriesJune 30, 2011
R. A. Finlayson on the Sufferings of the Second AdamJune 28, 2011
Vern Poythress on Redeeming SociologyJune 24, 2011
Propaganda 4 min. Gospel VideoJune 24, 2011
William Still On Christ WithinJune 21, 2011
Selected Articles and PostsJune 21, 2011
The Deep Things of ChristJune 20, 2011
Galatians Sermon SeriesJune 14, 2011
American Presbyterian Father of the Faith: Rev. Samuel BlairJune 13, 2011
Isaac Watts' Absurdity of InfidelityJune 12, 2011
The Symbolism of the Ark of the CovenantJune 12, 2011
A Biblical Theology of TimeJune 2, 2011
Hymns of the Christian Faith SeriesMay 31, 2011
Church Planting in the Most Dangerous City in the USAMay 26, 2011
The Lord our RighteousnessMay 23, 2011
The Baptizer and the Betrayer in the Old TestamentMay 23, 2011
Implications of Trusting in SomethingMay 7, 2011
The Converting Light of the GospelMay 2, 2011
The Allurement of ChristApril 29, 2011
PCRT 2011 Children of God Conference and Live WebstreamApril 23, 2011
Eric Alexander on the Cup of Bitterness and Cup of BlessingApril 22, 2011
Rejoice in the Murder of Jesus!April 22, 2011
Lloyd-Jones on Preaching and the Use of MediaApril 20, 2011
Twelve Years of GPTS Conference Audio OnlineApril 12, 2011
Edwards on Spiritual Pride and Self-RighteousnessApril 11, 2011
Simeon and Levi: Destroying with the GospelApril 6, 2011
Spurgeon on the Church Planting MagnetApril 2, 2011
Too Busy for the Son of GodApril 2, 2011
Darrin Patrick Audio from the Sovereign Grace PLANT ConferenceMarch 28, 2011
Derek Thomas Called as Associate Minister of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC.March 23, 2011
Rare Antiquarian Theological Book SaleMarch 23, 2011
David, Goliath and Representative WarfareMarch 21, 2011
A Sinless LifeMarch 8, 2011
GPTS Conference Live WebcastMarch 8, 2011
Mercy Triumphs Through JudgmentMarch 5, 2011
Rowland Ward on the Covenant of WorksMarch 2, 2011
The Blood of Jesus Shed for Angels?February 24, 2011
On Church Membership and Fencing the Lord's TableFebruary 20, 2011
The Idol-Crushing KingFebruary 9, 2011
The Resurrection Power of JesusFebruary 8, 2011
Ligonier Academy Bible College: An Interview with Michael MoralesJanuary 31, 2011
Which Systematic Theology is Best?January 27, 2011
The Church: Organism or OrganizationJanuary 19, 2011
A Life of Blessing and RestJanuary 18, 2011
The Firstborn, the Levites, Substitution and the Redemption MoneyJanuary 13, 2011
Highland Theological College LecturesJanuary 10, 2011
Liam Goligher Called to Tenth PresbyterianJanuary 2, 2011
Liam Goligher Candidating at Tenth PresbyterianDecember 31, 2010
Modern Judaizers?December 27, 2010
The Christ of the Nunc DimmitisDecember 20, 2010
The Humiliated and Poverty-Stricken SaviorDecember 18, 2010
Derek Thomas & Ligon Duncan Lectures on the Songs of ChristmasDecember 16, 2010
Jesus: True Israel of the First GospelDecember 15, 2010
Eric Alexander on Living "Life in the Flesh"December 14, 2010
"Westminster Confession for Today" Conference AudioDecember 13, 2010
An Unexpected Announcement (Luke 1:26-38)December 8, 2010
New Dale Ralph Davis Book on Psalms 1-12December 3, 2010
T. Desmond Alexander Audio Lectures and SermonsNovember 30, 2010
New William Still RepublicationsNovember 27, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson Basics Conference Videos on Union with ChristNovember 27, 2010
Elisabeth Elliot on HymnodyNovember 26, 2010
Pray for Martin Downes' DaughterNovember 26, 2010
Forthcoming Jonathan Edwards and Scotland VolumeNovember 25, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson on the Apostle Paul, Patrick Hamilton and the Voice of the GospelNovember 25, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson on the Westminster Assembly and BaptismNovember 24, 2010
Mark Dever and the "Reading Richard Sibbes Aloud Project" (MP3 Series)November 24, 2010
Free DeGraaf and Ridderbos PDFs from Paideia Press!November 20, 2010
Pray for Edward DonnellyNovember 20, 2010
Kim Riddlebarger Amillennialism InterviewNovember 19, 2010
The Faith of the CenturionNovember 18, 2010
Pray for Our Persecuted Sister in PakistanNovember 13, 2010
Rowland Ward on God's Covenant Unfolded: Creation to New CreationNovember 12, 2010
A Divine DialogueNovember 10, 2010
Lectures from the Heidelberg Conference on Reformed TheologyNovember 5, 2010
Next Conference 2011November 4, 2010
Of Time and EternityNovember 3, 2010
Exile and Restoration in the Death and Resurrection of ChristNovember 3, 2010
Law/Gospel Distinction in CalvinNovember 1, 2010
Houston Chronicle on the Resurgence of Calvinism in AmericaOctober 30, 2010
How the Actions of One Man Can Affect the WorldOctober 29, 2010
The Ark of the Covenant and the Empty TombOctober 28, 2010
The Last of the LevitesOctober 27, 2010
Preaching that Paints the Shedding of Christ's BloodOctober 22, 2010
John Fesko Interview on BaptismOctober 21, 2010
The Unimportance of what God's People Think About HimOctober 18, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson on the Trinity in the Upper RoomOctober 15, 2010
Is the Fourth Commandment Still Required for Christians?October 8, 2010
Dr. Dennis Prutow InterviewOctober 4, 2010
The Letter of the Gospel (Acts 15:12-41)October 1, 2010
The Exodus Motif in Luke-ActsSeptember 28, 2010
Expositor's Conference Live FeedSeptember 28, 2010
The Biblical Theology of the Pilgrim's ProgressSeptember 25, 2010
The Circumcision of Christ in Redemptive-HistorySeptember 23, 2010
Exodus: Symbols of RedemptionSeptember 23, 2010
Full Confidence Conference Live on ReformedForum.TVSeptember 22, 2010
Listen Up! $1September 20, 2010
The Son of Man in the Midst of the Lampstands (Rev. 1:9-20)September 20, 2010
Driscoll on TithingSeptember 18, 2010
David Gooding: A Theologian Worth Knowing AboutSeptember 17, 2010
Phil Ryken Installed at WheatonSeptember 16, 2010
Stipulations for Mercy Ministry?September 16, 2010
The Mark of Real Gospel PreachingSeptember 13, 2010
Cleansed By Christ Alone (John 13:1-20)September 10, 2010
The Impact of 9/11September 6, 2010
Promises, PromisesSeptember 2, 2010
The Transmission and Identification of the Inerrant Text of ScriptureSeptember 2, 2010
Expository Preaching- Youth Ministry StyleAugust 30, 2010
The Mission of God is the God of MissionsAugust 28, 2010
Contentment in the MinistryAugust 24, 2010
The Bible Is Not About YouAugust 24, 2010
Toxic TribalismAugust 23, 2010
Dr. C.N. Willborn Sermons and LecturesAugust 23, 2010
The Kind of People We Can Learn FromAugust 22, 2010
He Sets the Prisoner Free (Acts 12:1-24)August 20, 2010
Revelation ResourcesAugust 18, 2010
PCA Position PapersAugust 17, 2010
What's in a Name?August 14, 2010
A Christian By Any Other Name...August 13, 2010
The Acts of the ApostlesAugust 13, 2010
The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan EdwardsAugust 9, 2010
Pentecost 2: No Partiality (Acts 10:24-11:19)August 7, 2010
Was Cornelius Regenerate Prior to Peter's Preaching Christ to Him?August 7, 2010
Bringing Home the Bacon (Acts 10:1-23)August 6, 2010
Chad Van Dixhoorn & The Westminster Assembly ProjectAugust 6, 2010
Boaz: The Law-Keeping/Debt-Paying RedeemerAugust 4, 2010
Card's Biblical LyricismAugust 3, 2010
WWSJ - (We Would See Jesus)July 31, 2010
A Brief Redemptive-History of AnimalsJuly 29, 2010
He Must Increase...July 28, 2010
B.B. Warfield's Confession of FaithJuly 27, 2010
Jesus Lives, and So Shall IJuly 26, 2010
Reasons to Leave a ChurchJuly 25, 2010
Gabriel Fluhrer Farewell SermonJuly 23, 2010
Octavius Winslow Daily ReadingsJuly 22, 2010
Holy War: Jesus StyleJuly 17, 2010
Anthony Selvaggio on Redemptive-Historical-Applicatory Preaching?July 15, 2010
Andrew Cherry and RUF at Georgia Southern UniveristyJuly 13, 2010
Phil Ryken's Final Service at Tenth Presbyterian ChurchJuly 12, 2010
On Being ShrewdJuly 1, 2010
WritingsJune 30, 2010
Keller on the Duty, Delight and Danger of Being DoctrinalJune 30, 2010
Church Planting Dynamics: Gathering the Churched, De-Churched and Un-ChurchedJune 30, 2010
The Presence of God Promised & Typified in the Death of Jacob and JosephJune 30, 2010
2010 Ligonier National Conference VideosJune 25, 2010
Koester on RevelationJune 24, 2010
Ligonier's "Bits, Bytes, Blogs & Bibles" Pre-Conference VideosJune 23, 2010
Was Adam a Servant or a Son Before the Fall?June 23, 2010
Spurgeon, Driscoll and Tickling the OysterJune 23, 2010
The Glorious Conquest (Acts 9:1-22)June 23, 2010
The Patriarchal Revelation of JobJune 21, 2010
Improving Your ConversationsJune 21, 2010
The Three Days of Jonah, Jesus and PaulJune 14, 2010
Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read (Acts 8:26-40)June 14, 2010
Ligonier Ministry National Conference Live StreamJune 12, 2010
W.G.T. Shedd on the Genius of AugustineJune 11, 2010
Tullian Tchividjian on the Nature of God-Centered WorshipJune 11, 2010
Alistair Begg "For the Sake of the Gospel" AudioJune 11, 2010
Reformation Worship ConferenceJune 10, 2010
Keller on Gospel-EcosystemsJune 9, 2010
John Gerstner on Roman CatholicismJune 7, 2010
Can't Buy Me LifeJune 4, 2010
Jay Harvey on AugustineJune 3, 2010
What Made Paul So GreatJune 2, 2010
The Errors of an Inerrant ChurchJune 1, 2010
On Dying WellMay 31, 2010
To Die Is Gain (Acts 7:54-8:5)May 29, 2010
Australia's Sons of KorahMay 28, 2010
Eric Alexander on Stephen's MartyrdomMay 27, 2010
D.A. Carson's Advice to Pastors on Marriage SituationsMay 25, 2010
A Biblical Stategy for Church GrowthMay 25, 2010
Phil Ryken's Final Series at TenthMay 24, 2010
A Defense To Die For (Acts 7:1-60)May 22, 2010
The Continuing Acts of JesusMay 21, 2010
Theocratic Case Laws and the New Covenant EraMay 20, 2010
The Apostolic Hermenuetic: Preaching Christ From All The ScripturesMay 20, 2010
Britain's First Pro-Abortion Television AdMay 19, 2010
Beck, Lillback, Mohler and DeYoung on Social JusticeMay 19, 2010
Octavius Winslow Book GiveawayMay 17, 2010
Why Did God Live in a Tent?May 17, 2010
A Day in the Life of an Extraordinary ManMay 16, 2010
R.C. Sproul on the Importance of TithingMay 15, 2010
Tim Keller on ContentmentMay 15, 2010
Pipa Lecture on William PerkinsMay 15, 2010
Godly Men: The Divine MethodologyMay 14, 2010
On Earth As It Is In Heaven - Tullian Tchividjian's BlogMay 14, 2010
R.C. Sproul and the Ligonier Teaching FellowsMay 13, 2010
Acceptance and PersecutionMay 13, 2010
R.C. Sproul's Successor(s)May 10, 2010
Choosing Seven Servants (Acts 6:1-7)May 10, 2010
Michael Reeves on Adam and EveMay 10, 2010
On Not Being Good Enough for the GospelMay 8, 2010
Discrimination and the Seven ServantsMay 7, 2010
The Imperative of the Indicative: Preaching Christ from the GospelsMay 6, 2010
Separated at Birth?May 5, 2010
Advice on Reading Noteworthy Theological Chapters, Articles and SermonsMay 4, 2010
The Family Tree of Reformed Biblical TheologyMay 3, 2010
Above All Earthly PowersApril 30, 2010
Tim Keller on Proverbs, Community and CultureApril 30, 2010
Roy Taylor's Presentation of the PCA Strategic PlanApril 30, 2010
Christ and Culture: Common Grace, Natural Law and EschatologyApril 30, 2010
The Donkey Driven ChurchApril 30, 2010
The Love is in the Small ThingsApril 30, 2010
The Connected Kingdom PodcastApril 28, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson on the Nature of GraceApril 28, 2010
Uncovering Noah's Ark?April 28, 2010
T4G VideosApril 28, 2010
Martin Downes on the HeidelcastApril 28, 2010
PCRT Live Feed April 30-May 2, 2010April 26, 2010
Poythress on the Role of the Presence of God in ExegesisApril 26, 2010
The Devil's in the ResalesApril 24, 2010
"Me-Monsters" and Social MediaApril 23, 2010
Alexander Brown Called as Pastor of Golden Isles PCAApril 23, 2010
The Proposed PCA Strategic PlanApril 21, 2010
N.T. Wright's Redeemer Prebyterian Church LectureApril 19, 2010
Ligonier National Conference Ticket GiveawayApril 19, 2010
Burk Parsons on the Wisdom of ListeningApril 19, 2010
...So Could I!April 19, 2010
Meditations on Isaiah 53 (Part 3)April 17, 2010
2010 Greenville PCRT - Joel Beeke on "The Age of the Spirit"April 17, 2010
2010 Greenville PCRT - Michael Horton "This Present Evil Age"April 16, 2010
2010 T4G AudioApril 16, 2010
Christ and Capitol HillApril 16, 2010
Meditations on Isaiah 53 (Part 2)April 16, 2010
PCRT Greenville Pre-Conference #2 - Cornel Venema on "The Olivet Discourse"April 16, 2010
PRCT Greenville Pre-Conference #1 - Rick Phillips on "What Cannot Be Shaken"April 14, 2010
Martin Downes "Heresy Never Dies" Twin Lakes Fellowship 2010April 14, 2010
Lex et EuangeliumApril 14, 2010
Meditations on Isaiah 53 (Part 1)April 8, 2010
Your Name in a BookApril 7, 2010
Steps to LegalismApril 5, 2010
PRTS "The Beauty and Glory of Christ" ConferenceApril 3, 2010
Edward Donnelly Sermons on Preaching the WordApril 3, 2010
More Walke on EvolutionApril 2, 2010
Free Sermon Hosting and Sermon Player Resource for Church PlantersMarch 31, 2010
Ryken on DarwinMarch 30, 2010
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the Honesty of ScriptureMarch 29, 2010
Ground Shaking Prayer (Acts 4:23-31)March 29, 2010
The Alien Righteousness of ChristMarch 29, 2010
Pride: The Pastor's Worst EnemyMarch 28, 2010
L'Abri Library AudioMarch 27, 2010
John Knox's Theology of PrayerMarch 27, 2010
Samuel Miller on Engaging in Theological DebateMarch 27, 2010
Waltke, Bavinck and EvolutionMarch 27, 2010
Q & A on Israel and the ChurchMarch 27, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson den Dulk LecturesMarch 26, 2010
Sean Lucas on the Importance of Protestant ConfessionalismMarch 26, 2010
Jeff Waddington on Daniel's Model PrayerMarch 26, 2010
Christ the Center Discusses the Historicity of AdamMarch 24, 2010
Can This Be Wright?March 23, 2010
In Battle ArrayMarch 23, 2010
The Supreme Foolishness of the Message PreachedMarch 22, 2010
Alfred Poirier SermonsMarch 20, 2010
The Battle of BattlesMarch 19, 2010
Will the Real First Adam Please Stand Up?March 18, 2010
Performance Driven vs Gospel Driven ChurchesMarch 18, 2010
Death and Resurrection in John's GospelMarch 17, 2010
Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology in Greenville, SCMarch 17, 2010
Why Are You So Repetitive?March 17, 2010
Jonathan Edwards on the Covenant of WorksMarch 16, 2010
Tim Keller on the Proverbs as a Mini-Guide to LifeMarch 16, 2010
Should Ministers Preach Christ in Every Sermon?March 14, 2010
Richard Gaffin Perspectives on Pentecost InterviewMarch 14, 2010
The RestorationMarch 13, 2010
How to Degospelise the GospelMarch 12, 2010
Understanding the Law and its UsesMarch 11, 2010
The Progressive Aloneness of JesusMarch 11, 2010
The Value of a Sheep, a Coin and a SonMarch 11, 2010
Vos on the Covenant of Works and SinaiMarch 10, 2010
John Piper on Abortion and EugenicsMarch 9, 2010
Thoughts on Sermon PreparationMarch 9, 2010
The Growing and Living ChurchMarch 4, 2010
Crushing Idols, the Brook Kidron and the Cross of ChristMarch 1, 2010
Thomas Sowell and the IntellectualsMarch 1, 2010
New Book on the AtonementMarch 1, 2010
Hear These Words (Acts 2:14-39)February 25, 2010
Church Planting InterviewFebruary 22, 2010
John Owen on the Meaning of Hebrews 13:20February 21, 2010
When Jesus Shows Up at PentecostFebruary 20, 2010
Phil Ryken is the New President of WheatonFebruary 20, 2010
Much More ThenFebruary 19, 2010
Michael Haykin InterviewFebruary 18, 2010
A Theology of the Cross or of the Breast?February 17, 2010
Witsius on the Apostle's CreedFebruary 17, 2010
Covenantal BaptismFebruary 16, 2010
Dennis Johnson on Infant BaptismFebruary 15, 2010
The Purpose of PentecostFebruary 15, 2010
Better By the Dozen (Acts 1:12-26)February 13, 2010
Choosing Apostolic Number 12February 12, 2010
Muller on Confessing Five PointsFebruary 12, 2010
Pastoral Lessons from Larry King?February 12, 2010
Ian Hamilton SermonsFebruary 10, 2010
Presbyterian Mission in Haiti Relief EffortsFebruary 10, 2010
Hart and Bucey on Epistemology and Two KingdomsFebruary 8, 2010
Text, Context, Cultures PHD ProgramFebruary 8, 2010
The Acts of the Ascended ChristFebruary 6, 2010
The Progress of DoctrineFebruary 6, 2010
Jonathan Edwards on Christ's Purchase of the SpiritFebruary 5, 2010
New Year's SermonFebruary 5, 2010
On Biblical NumerologyFebruary 5, 2010
Jay Adams on Rescuing Straying SheepFebruary 5, 2010
When the Man Comes AroundFebruary 5, 2010
George Scipione on Drunkeness vs. DiseaseFebruary 4, 2010
IPC Lord's Supper ConferenceFebruary 3, 2010
Eric Alexander on the Work of the Spirit in the Book of ActsFebruary 3, 2010
The Cross and the New DivisionFebruary 2, 2010
Adolph Monod: Five DiscoursesFebruary 1, 2010
New Perspective(s) on Paul Audio ResourcesFebruary 1, 2010
10 Helpful Books on the Acts of the ApostlesJanuary 30, 2010
Murray on Sermon IntroductionsJanuary 29, 2010
Christ the Center Interview with R. Scott Clark on Casper OlevianusJanuary 29, 2010
Westminster Assembly Project Press ReleaseJanuary 27, 2010
The Rap on Economic PhilosophyJanuary 27, 2010
Sinclair Ferguson on Preaching to Itching EarsJanuary 25, 2010
No One Spoke Like HimJanuary 25, 2010
Siouxlands Presbytery and the Federal VisionJanuary 24, 2010
The Christology of Sacrificial Countdown at the Feast of TabernaclesJanuary 22, 2010
Joel Beeke Interview on the PuritansJanuary 22, 2010
Abraham and Rahab in James 2January 19, 2010
Upcoming ConferencesJanuary 17, 2010
Pants on the GroundJanuary 17, 2010
Presbyterian Mission in Haiti UpdateJanuary 15, 2010
Pastoral Ministry: Learning or Doing?January 15, 2010
Support Our Family in Christ in HaitiJanuary 13, 2010
The Tongue of the Dying ThiefJanuary 13, 2010
On Jesus' Seeking and SavingJanuary 10, 2010
DeYoung and McClurg on Sexual SanityJanuary 8, 2010
John Piper Angola Prison Q & A AudioJanuary 7, 2010
Christological Purpose of the Exodus and Wilderness ExperienceJanuary 6, 2010
Dr. David Murray's BlogJanuary 5, 2010
Faith Comes By Hearing 2009 Top Audio PicksJanuary 5, 2010
Brit Hume Explains Advice to TigerJanuary 4, 2010
The Heavenly ScholarJanuary 1, 2010
Death as a Limiting Consequence