by Brian | Jul 30, 2020 | Theology
John Frame is one of my favorite authors. For instance, I think everyone should ignore the size of The Doctrine of the Word of God, buy it, and read it. He recently posted a short article with the title, “At 80, I’m more aware of mystery.” This is an especially...
by Brian | Jul 28, 2020 | Theology
This month J.I. Packer went home to be with the Lord. He was a teacher, theologian, and author, and was part of a little circle of people the Lord raised up in the 20th Century (like, say, Billy Graham) to guide and bless his church all over the world. If you’ve...
by Brian | Jul 27, 2020 | Culture
Monday nights studying through John’s gospel with so many of you have been great. In John 14:27, John records that Jesus said this: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled,...
by Brian | Jul 24, 2020 | Culture, Spiritual Life
Who is the most important person in the Bible? Jesus, of course. Now—make a list of the other really important people in the story the Bible tells. I bet you won’t get too deep before you name David and Paul. Here’s an interesting fact about all three: It is...
by Brian | Jul 22, 2020 | Culture
UPDATE 7/24: Calvary Philly just launched a page with resources geared towards promoting understanding and racial reconciliation. Click here to see it all, including a special message from Pastor Joe. Recently an African-American friend and I began a slow...