New Book

Many times (ok most of the time) I enjoy buying books but I rarely get around to reading them. The ratio of books bought versus read is much higher, and as a result I end up going through the motions. Books are a wonderful gift God has given us, namely His inspired and inerrant Word preserved for us in His Holy Scriptures. What a blessing! Yet I as lament that much of my time is not spent on reading God’s Word. I pray that I’d grow in appreciation for the faith God has bestowed upon His people and rejoice in the gift of salvation.

I recently pre-ordered Micheal Horton’s new book Christless Christianity. I’m looking forward to this book, and I hope many will benefit from Horton’s work. It’s amazing to scan the evengelical horizon and cringe at what’s happening to the proclamation of the Gospel of jesus Christ. In a way, the Gospel isn’t being preached but with an ersatz, highly diluted, self-therupuetic elixir. Drink up. Oh how we need Christ-centered preaching in our churches and for men to be faithful in the delivery of such a truth.

Papers are due at the end of the semester. I need to get going to organize my thoughts on paper.  Hope you pick up the book from Dr. Horton

Podcast Buffet

This post stems from an interesting post at Against heresies. The author if this blog makes a valid point about the many resources available for people to listen to sermons. I remember when I first learned about the sermons on-line; it was like a trip to Hometown Buffet, a veritable smorgasbord of dishes, from 2-3 minute video posts to one hour    sermons.

There is a danger, it seems, in this vast array of easy- to- get resources: Is this merely adding to the alreay ingrained sense of individualism that pervades our culture. I admit that when I’m out in public I often nod to those in coffee shops with my head phones on, ensconced with a sconce in one hand and a latte in the other. Yes, I know I need community but my on line sermon is too captivating. It’s easy to see where this can be a concern. Are we replacing the holy gathering of God’s People for an ersatz, hardly satisfying experience, or is this a way to grow in an ever increasing technological age. I still enjoy listening to podcasts. It’s a great way for me to learn, but I also realize that this can be a lay way out of true, dedicated study of God’s Word.

Thanks to Against heresies for broaching this topic. it is one I have thought about a lot, wondering if others have felt the same way.  I know i have been attached when I cannot get an internet connection. I get frustrated and irritable. Anyway, may we grow in God’s grace and knowledge