NT Wright Interview

Justin Taylor had a link yesterday on his blog for an interview with N.T. Wright. Click here to see his Entry: Between Two Worlds.

He links to Trevin Wax's blog, Kingdom People. Trevin is the one who interviews Wright. He also interviewed Wright in 2007 and it is available as audio, which I highly recommend you listen to.

The link to the audio is http://saidatsouthern.com/nt-wright-interview-mp3/. This is excellent!

I am currently reading Simply Christian by N.T. Wright. I hope to do a review of it at sometime. I am beginning to have deep respect for him. I think that he has a lot that the church needs to hear and think through.

Please do not just write Bishop Wright off because everyone is telling us that he is a heretic and that he is destroying justification. There is a possibility that what he is saying could be right or it could be wrong but it is something that we should study and not just ignore because we are told that it is wrong.

I have not read enough to say whether I agree or disagree with Bishop Wright but I have read enough to know that he has some very thought provoking ideas and this interview has showed me where his heart is. This man loves Jesus, the church, and wants to see the Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.

It is exciting to hear him talk in that way when so many others are pessimistic. Listen and you will be encouraged!

Is this Ironic or what?

Yesterday Steve Wilkins posted this on his blog: http://auburnavenue.org/blog/


According to the Americans for Tax Reform, in 2005: Americans worked 185 days to pay taxes and comply with the regulatory costs of government at the federal, state and local levels. In other words, the cost of government consumes 50.4 percent of national income. That means that every day’s salary up to July 4 went toward paying your tax bill. The report for 2005 indicated that on average Americans would work:

• 84 days to pay for all federal spending
• 43 days to pay all state and local spending
• 37 days to pay the costs of federal regulations
• 23 days to pay the costs of state regulations

Is it any better for this year? Maybe.

but I doubt it.

It is funny that we now have to work till Independence day to be independent. Wouldn't our founding fathers be proud!

You should be watching Battlestar Galactica

If you have not started watching Battlestar Galactica then I have a weekend plan for you. Go to your public Library or local video store and rent the first three seasons of Battlestar Galactica. Then order enough pizza from Pizza hut or Dominoes to last the weekend. Grab some chips, soda, and definitely some beer and settle into your favorite chair. You are about to watch one of the greatest television series of all time!

And you better hurry up because episode three of the final season is this Friday. Actually I wouldn't wait for the weekend. I would take a couple days off and then you will be caught up by Friday.

You get the point, it is a great show!

Now here is a teaser!

How can I better understand the Trinity

Last night a friend of mine who was a student of mine called me looking for help. He has been more vocal about his faith in school and has gotten to some great discussions. During these discussions he has realized that he needs to understand God more. But he is not alone. Many Christians cannot defend many basic Christian doctrines.

My friend asked me to email him some sources that can help him better understand what he believes and what he believes it. So here is what I sent him. It is not comprehensive but it will help you understand the Trinity better and hopefully help you to be a better apologist (defender of the faith).

This is a good place to start:

http://www.theopedia.com/Trinity

Piper has really helped me understand the Trinity. You can read as well as listen to his explanation at the link below:

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/AskPastorJohn/ByTopic/117/1442_Can_you_explain_the_doctrine_of_the_trinity_and_its_biblical_support/

Monergism has a lot of articles but it would be a lot of difficult reading. But here is the link.

http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Trinity/Essays/

This could also be helpful:

http://jollyblogger.typepad.com/jollyblogger/2005/07/this_week_i_am_.html

Listen to the mp3's. It always helps me to hear how other guys verbalize their understanding of the trinity.

Extravagant Devotion

We are currently attending Sovereign Grace Church of Frederick. This past Sunday C.J. Mahaney spoke and it was very convicting. C.J. speaks with such passion and humility. He has greatly influenced me especially with his book on humility. It is a must read!