Dec
15
2009
Worth a Look 12.15.09
Michael Wittmer points out some similarities and distinctions in the theology of Karl Barth with regard to the New Perspective on Paul.
Barth agrees with the NPP that Luther did distort Paul’s argument by reading Romans and Galatians through the grid of his battles with Rome. But Barth suggests that the Reformers’ medieval context actually enabled them to see aspects of Paul’s argument that others had not.
Here’s your chance to win all of Donald Whitney’s books, including his helpful guide to the spiritual disciplines.
Christianity Today examines how churches respond to pastors who suffer through health problems. Matt Chandler and John Piper are two pastors who are profiled here.
Who is left to comfort pastors when they get the dreaded diagnosis? Cancer doesn’t exempt pastors, either, no matter how sizable their influence.
A fascinating glimpse of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1960. Sad to see many of the views on segregation.