Reading the Bible

It is that time of year again when we begin to look ahead at goals for the coming year. Scripture reading should naturally be part of this. Crossway offers 10 different plans for reading through the Bible in one year. Check them out here.

Why should a believer invest time reading the Bible? The Bible itself provides answers to that question:

• The Bible is the means through which one finds salvation. See Ps. 19:7; Jn. 5:39; Rom. 10:17; 2 Tim. 3:15; 1 Pt. 1:23.
• The Bible forms the material from which we are to have a “ready answer.” 1Pt. 3:15
• The Bible is the means of our growth in grace. 1 Pt. 2:2
• The Bible equips us for the ministry to which we have been called. 2 Tim. 3:16
• The Bible is a means for our sanctification and walk in holiness. Ps. 119:11; cf. Heb. 5:11-14

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Happy New Year and please enjoy another cuppa joe!

The Beagle

I missed this yesterday, but on Dec. 27, 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on The Beagle on a trip that would revolutionize how people think about the origins of life. Much has been said about the controversy between evolution and creationism, and the larger issues of naturalism vs. theism.

It goes without saying that there has been an explosion of technological advancement in the ensuing 178 years since Darwin stepped onto The Beagle. But technology aside, have we really "evolved" as a "species?" Consider:

• It is difficult to speak about morality because many question the validity of a shared morality. To some, morality is a social construct.


• We have the technology to prolong life, yet question whether or not we should do so.


• We can perform surgery in utero while arguing that the fetus isn't a person until it is viable ex utero.

Is it really "change we can believe in?"

The Day After Christmas

Tim Challies says what many Christians hesitate to express. This is a great post worth reading.

Merry Christmas

This greeting comes from Justin Taylor.

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Merry Christmas

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Another Book List

Tony Reinke shares his recommended list for Christmas gifts.