Here are some thoughts on Gerwig’s “Nephew”: the upcoming Netflix film, The Magician’s Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig. After Netflix announced Gerwig’s involvement, rumors abounded that she chose Meryl Streep to voice Aslan. Narnian fans weren’t happy, while others suggested that purist “gatekeepers” prematurely … [Read more...]
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Jesus Christ – Center of Scripture
Jesus Christ is the center of Scripture. Following is a series of six lectures delivered by Dr. Paul Henebury regarding Christ's relationship to Scripture. The topics include Interpretation, Creation, the Covenants, the New Covenant and the Consummation of all things. This is what is called Biblical … [Read more...]
A Journey to Victorious Praying
A Journey to Victorious Praying - Finding Discipline and Delight in Your Prayer Life This is a book review of A Journey to Victorious Praying by Bill Thrasher. Foreword by Erwin W. Lutzer and published by Moody Publishers Chicago (250 pages). Most Christians will have books on prayer on their shelves. If they … [Read more...]
The Wonderful Majesty of God
The Wonderful Majesty of God - Much of this summary relies on J. I. Packer's book, "Knowing God,' specifically on his chapter, "The majesty of God." Chapter 8 notes that the word majesty comes from the Latin and means greatness. When we ascribe majesty to someone we acknowledge their greatness. The LORD reigns, … [Read more...]
Christ’s Love Passes all Knowledge
Christ's Love passes all knowledge. Sometimes we can become so down on our own failings and sins that it shatters us. At such times we must remember Christ's unfathomable grace. Herbert's poem is written in old English and may put some people off. Nevertheless it came to me when I needed it. Hopefully it will be of … [Read more...]
Being Chased by a Lion
From time to time I still indulge in reading C. S. Lewis' Narnian Chronicles. I guess I never grew up in some ways. The Horse and His Boy is one of the books in the series. The central figure is Shasta, a boy who meets a Narnian talking horse. Shasta and Bree meet up with a Narnian mare and a refugee Calormene girl. … [Read more...]
Romans 9 and Paul’s story
Romans 9 and Paul’s story: a review of Jonathan Williams’ book responding to Calvinism, Romans 9 and the story Paul was telling. You can find the author’s website HERE. See also Rev Reads’ YouTube review. Writers have spilt much ink on Romans 9 over the years. For example, Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free was … [Read more...]
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon
Stirring the Waters Charles Spurgeon: The following post is derived from Spurgeon's, At the Master's Feet - A daily Devotional (April 27). I've taken minor editing liberties. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith. Proverbs 25:4 From Charles Spurgeon's devotional God … [Read more...]
Tolkien the God of Middle-earth?
Was J. R. R. Tolkien the God of Middle-earth? This question arises from a debate about God and evil on social media. The issue centered on Calvinism, God’s sovereignty, free will and the problem of evil, among other considerations. Briefly, Calvinists assert that God knows everything that will happen because He … [Read more...]
The Longing for Aslan
The longing for Aslan is really an echo of a deeper yearning as God’s image bearers that only Christ can fulfill. Like may others, I’m responding to Greta’s Gerwig’s choice to have actress Meryl Streep provide the voice for Aslan, the Christ figure in C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia; specifically, Netflix’s The … [Read more...]
