Snow in 49 States
On January 11, there was snow in 49 states, with the exception of Florida. This reminds me of Psalm 147:15-17, which affirms God’s control of the weather: “He sends out his command to the earth; his...
View ArticlePsalm 24, Part 1/10: “The Earth Belongs to Yahweh”
Over the course of 10 posts, we will look at each verse of Psalm 24. By way of brief overview, this psalm has 3 divisions, each of which teach a truth about God: vv. 1-2: God is CREATOR vv. 3-6: God...
View ArticleWhy “Preach Like an Arminian and Pray Like a Calvinist” is a Misleading Phrase
Joe Thorn offers a necessary correction to the oft-repeated “We should preach like Arminians and pray like Calvinists” statement. Though those using the phrase are probably well-intended, Thorn shows...
View ArticleWant a 10-Part Course from John Piper on God’s Providence?
At this link, you’ll find a 10-part series on “The Providence of God.” The series is 16 years old, and is as relevant now as then.
View ArticleJustin Taylor on the Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
The hardening work of God isn’t an easy subject to broach initially, but Justin Taylor provides sound guidance on it.
View ArticleJohn Piper on the March 2, 2012 Tornado Catastrophes
I appreciate Piper’s view of God’s sovereignty over all things, and I think his blog post, regarding the tornado outbreak on March 2, 2012 across several states, is helpful.
View ArticleWhy I Wrote “Behold Our Sovereign God,” and What to Expect from It
I wrote the bulk of Behold Our Sovereign God: All Things From Him, Through Him, and To Him between the end of Fall 2010 and the beginning of Spring 2011 here in Louisville. With the book I wanted to...
View Article7 Helpful Books on the Sovereignty of God
Over the years I’ve been so thankful for many helpful books on difficult subjects, and helpful books on the doctrine of God’s sovereignty are especially important. In no fixed order, here are seven...
View ArticleGod’s Sovereignty Can Be…Well, Controversial
It’s no secret that fleshing out the doctrine of God’s sovereignty will take you into controversial waters. My book Behold Our Sovereign God is no exception. After all, an exploration of that...
View ArticleCompiling Some Quotes on God’s Sovereignty
Here are some excellent quotes on the doctrine of God’s sovereignty, with occasional application to salvation or suffering: John Piper: “We must simply listen to God when it comes to the sovereignty of...
View ArticleSix Points of CALVINism? Yes, You Read That Right.
D. W. Snoke explains six points of CALVINism. Here they are in brief: (1) Comprehensive Brokenness (2) Absolute Sovereignty (3) Lifegiving Union (4) Verified Atonement (5) Irresistible Grace (6)...
View ArticleGod Will Give You More Than You Can Handle
I’ve heard it for years: “God will never give you more than you can handle.” But does that conventional wisdom stand up to biblical and theological scrutiny? Over at The Gospel Coalition, I’ve written...
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