June, 2008
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Yet even more from the Centre…
Saturday, June 21st, 2008For Amanda…
Jonathan Edwards - 1812
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Religious sorrow, mourning, and brokenness of heart…
A treatise concerning religious affections In Three Parts. Part First. Concerning the Nature of the Affections, and Their Importance in Religion. Part Second. Shewing what are No Certain Signs that Religious Affections are Gracious, Or that They are Not. Part Third. Shewing what are Distinguishing Signs of Truly Gracious and Holy Affections By Jonathan Edwards
N.T. Wright on the Repor(t)!
Saturday, June 21st, 2008Jan Van Eyck - Adoration of the Lamb
Saturday, June 21st, 2008for Dr. John Lennox
Central panel of the most famous work of art by the Van Eyck brothers.
On the foreground to the left, a procession of figures from the Old Testament. Prophets are holding books and some patriarchs are carrying attributes of Jewish feasts. Apostles kneel to the right. Behind them, the Church authorities. Between the groups, a fountain - symbol of eternal life.
Angels adore the lamb. Four of them carry symbols from the Passion: the cross, the spear used to pierce the side of Christ, the spear that held the sponge with vinegar, and the pillar of the flagellation. The blood is caught in a grail.
The groups approaching from the background are, on the left, martyrs, and, on the right, virgins. The pigeon in the top of the painting represents the Holy Spirit, shining light on all who are gathered.
For more information, see The Lamb of God.
Eat your heart out
Friday, June 20th, 2008Frog and Amy Orr-Ewing
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Even more speakers from the RZIM Institute.
Matt and I had the great privilege of having lunch with these two giants of the faith.
They are my age (which is to say they are in the prime of their lives) with two 2-year old boys and another on the way.
They minister in inner-city London in one of the most violent neighbourhoods in the UK.
They are indeed giants in every way - humble, servants, apologists of the highest order.
When Matt and I asked how we could be of help to them, Frog immediately said: “pray.”
Would you join Matt and I in praying for these dear folks?
Their ministry is vitally important, and the harvest is white…
Check out their blog to find out how to pray for them.
More from the RZIM Summer Institute
Friday, June 20th, 2008This is John Lennox, who recently appeared in Ben Stein’s documentary “Expelled” (about the intelligent design debate), and less recently debated Richard Dawkins (last October).
He led us through a discussion of the book of Revelation this past week.
Very encouraging stuff from this brilliant man.
Spring Day from Tokyo
Friday, June 20th, 2008I met this delightful person at the RZIM conference this past week.
Yes, her name is Spring Day.
Yes, she is a stand-up comedienne.
Yes, she lives in Tokyo.
Yes, she drops the f-bomb in the set.
It’s a mad mad mad mad world
Even More from the Centre for Public Christianity
Friday, June 20th, 2008May your tribe increase, John.
