Carson, Piper, New Perspective on Paul August 20, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Books.add a comment
Justin Taylor has Posted D.A. Carson’s review of Piper’s new book on the New Perspective on Paul
“The so-called ‘New Perspective on Paul’ (NPP) has stirred up enormous controversy, especially, but not exclusively, in the English-speaking world. The issues are so complex that it has taken time to mount a careful evaluation. During the last decade many have undertaken the task, often with helpful contributions. John Piper’s work may not be the last word on the subject, but it brings to Christian leaders everywhere five enormous strengths: (1) By focusing on N. T. Wright, by far the most influential writer of the NPP, Piper brings to bear a badly needed focus. (2) Despite the interlocking complexities of the debate—Tom Wright has an amazing capacity to move theological and exegetical pieces around, creating such a new tableau that words have shifted in meaning and theological notions their conceptual location—Piper has written with admirable clarity. (3) Better yet, John has engaged Tom with simultaneous depth and courtesy. That is a rare but wholly admirable combination. (4) Certain parts of John Piper’s book have quietly broken new ground—not least his handling of “righteousness” and “justification,” their connection with the “gospel,” and his careful insistence that making the words mean different things for the Judge in God’s law-court and for the defendant in that law-court really cannot be sustained in the light of Scripture. (5) John Piper sees the moral and spiritual implications of what he is seeking to explain. Are men and women saved, on the last day, on the basis of the whole life lived? But if not, what is the nature of the connection between justification and good works? The issues are not secondary, and, pastor that he is, John Piper will not allow believers to put their trust in anyone or anything other than the crucified and resurrected Savior.”
D. A. Carson
Research Professor of New Testament
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL
C.S. Lewis August 16, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Books.add a comment
I’ve been reading through Lewis’ Mere Christianity and making comments about it here
“New Look” June 7, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Uncategorized.1 comment so far
Not sure about the light blue color, but i’ll give it a go for now. I’m also in the process of updating the “Blogs” and “links” section. I’m also bringing over the “something to think about” from the old blog.
“Houston” June 7, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Family.1 comment so far
When I was younger my mom did this thing where she would put on music and “move” for something like 30 minutes. She would do this in our den at home. The movement could be anything, dancing, jogging in place, swinging your arms, etc. Needless to say, my brother, sister and I couldn’t help but join in the fun. My mom had a mixed tape of music that she would move to. Music like Van Morrison and Billy Joel would thunder through the two 10 inch speakers located on opposite sides on the den. I would start on the carpet and move my way to jumping on the couch. When dad would get home he would join in and usually dance with Rachel and wait for a slower song and dance with mom. Somewhere about mid-tape Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” would come on, in which the tag line of the song is “I wanna dance with somebody, with somebody who loves me.” That meant something to me, because there I was in the midst of my family and we were all dancing around, loving, laughing and having a great time. Every time I hear that song on the radio I remember those moments and hope for more.
“Where are you Going” April 22, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Uncategorized.add a comment
Lots of thoughts lately on lots of different things, here are the titles of the next few posts (in no particular order):
“Houston”
“Robin hood”
“Bonhoeffer”
“Home”
Easter Reflection April 10, 2007
Posted by broadwell in Easter.add a comment
“I want you to see the depth of his love in the freedom of it—the willingness of it, the eagerness of it, and even the joy of it. He loved us with all his heart. Not a fraction of his heart. Not with a slight inclination, with some cosmic force pressing him to do what he didn’t want to do. And as we look at the freedom of Christ in loving us, the Easter connection will become clear—because the very freedom with which he loved us, is the freedom with which he rose from the dead.”
Heavy words. Worthy of heavy contemplation.
