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Do We Believe the Whole Gospel?
from R.C. Sproul Dec 15, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
Unbelief. This one word expresses the judgment Emil Brunner, the Swiss “crisis theologian,” used to describe nineteenth-century liberal theology. The rise of such liberalism was a conscious synthesis between naturalism in the world of philosophy and historic Christianity. Liberalism sought to de-supernaturalize the Christian faith and to restrict the modern significance of Jesus and the New Testament to ethical considerations, particularly with respect to the needs of human beings, and especially with respect to their material needs. Keep Reading -
The Year in Books
from Tim Challies Dec 13, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
In this month's issue of Tabletalk, Keith Mathison looks at some notable books that were published in 2010. Here's how he begins his column: "I have always enjoyed recommending books, and for the final 'Beyond the Wicket Gate' column of 2010, I thought it might be helpful to share some of the significant books that have been published so far this year, books that you may not have heard about but should consider reading..." Keep Reading -
Truly Reformed Theology
from Burk Parsons Dec 03, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
"It probably won’t surprise you to learn that no one has taught me more about the Bible and its theology than R.C. Sproul. And it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that no one has taught me more about mercy ministry than R.C. Sproul. Having worked for R.C. going on twelve years, I have witnessed, firsthand, one man’s faith working itself out in love. As the testimonies of his wife and children reveal, his theology of grace sustains his concern for the hungry, the widow, and the orphan. Appropriately, his theology informs his practice, as should ours." Keep Reading -
Columns from Tabletalk Magazine, December 2010
from Tim Challies Dec 01, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
The December edition of Tabletalk is out. This month's issue focuses on the mission the church has to the world, specifically in the area of mercy and compassion. We hope to provoke people away from the widespread apathy that has characterized the church in recent years and exhort them to what James calls “pure and undefiled religion.” Contributors include R.C. Sproul, Elliot Grudem, Eric Bancroft, Susan Hunt, Sebastian Heck, Keith Mathison and R.C. Sproul Jr. Keep Reading -
The Apocalypse
from Keith Mathison Nov 22, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
"The book of Revelation seems to lend itself to either obsession or neglect." That's how Keith Mathison begins his article in this month's issue of Tabletalk. And experience shows that he is right. On the one hand there are Christians who study Revelation at the expense of the rest of Scripture while on the other hand there are those who shy away from it all together, convinced that the book is beyond our understanding. Keep Reading -
Overcoming Doubt
from Scott Devor Nov 19, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
In this autobiographical article from the November issue of Tabletalk, Scott Devor writes of his college years and the challenge they posed to his faith. "I began doubting the faith. At this point in my life, I had been heavily involved in the church, teaching numerous adult Bible classes and ministering to the youth. Even with all that involvement, I was still sinking slowly into a mire that sought to consume me. To make matters worse, I was engaged to a wonderful Christian woman, and I was too scared to tell her or anyone else about my doubts." Read how Scott came to terms with his doubts and how the Lord graciously answered them in "Overcoming Doubt." Keep Reading -
Thriving at College
from Tim Challies Nov 15, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
College represents a minefield of temptation for the Christian student. It is often the first time a young person raised in a godly home is under the direct, ongoing influence of both professors with secular agendas and classmates with immoral ambitions. Character-polluting influences can be readily discovered even at many Christian colleges, where freedom from Mom and Dad results in some experimenting with sin, perhaps manifesting an unconverted state. Keep Reading -
What’s in a Name?
from Mark Futato Nov 12, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
"Anybody who has spent any time in the church can tell stories of flat-out ridiculous attitudes and actions they have seen in the lives of God’s people. There is nothing new under the sun." Sadly, that is the case. And as Mark Futato points out in this month's issue of Tabletalk, this has long been the case. "The book of Jonah exposes in a sometimes humorous way the foibles of the faithful in ancient Israel. Against the backdrop of human folly shines the brilliance of divine faithfulness. Such is the message of the book of Jonah. We need not, however, study the whole book to get this message. It is found in Jonah’s name." Keep Reading -
By Faith, Not Fear
from Tim Challies Nov 08, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
“Lions and tigers and bears, O my!” That’s not only one of the more memorable lines from cinematic history, it’s one of the more recognizable themes in contemporary discipleship. Sometimes fear of the enemies to our faith seems much more pronounced than faith in the object of our faith — the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep Reading -
Be Prepared
from R.C. Sproul Nov 05, 2010 Category: Tabletalk Magazine
In his article from this month's issue of Tabletalk, R.C. Sproul says that open season has been declared on Christian college students. And so he offers a word of caution to parents... Keep Reading
