Living in Light of Two Ages
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Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:15AM 
With all the talk of the propriety of observing Lent these days, I thought it might help to know that should you choose to do so, the Archbishop of New Orleans has approved the eating of alligator during the Lenten season. The reason is, as he states, alligator is "in the fish family" and considered "seafood" (h.t. Gene Veith).
Well, that settles it . . .
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:40AM 
Pitchers and catchers report today! Spring training is about to get underway. At last!
This means box scores are soon to come, my Gameday app will need to be updated, and one of life's most enjoyable diversions is about to return.
On this day, the Cubs are still tied for first place, and that embarrassing Yankee debacle in Detroit is but a fading memory. Mo is back, A-Rod might not return, and we'll see if the Yanks can win 95 again . . . and not wuss out in the playoffs.
Monday, February 11, 2013 at 10:49AM 
Sunday Morning (02/17/13): We are ordaining and installing new elders and deacons. We will be looking those biblical passages (i.e., Exodus 18:13-27; 1 Timothy 3:1-13) mentioned in the Belgic Confession regarding these offices (articles 30-31)
Sunday Afternoon: I will be leading our afternoon catechism service which begins @ 1:15 p.m. We will spend several weeks going through our liturgical forms, and this week we will look at the form for ordination of elders and deacons.
Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (2/13/13): We are studying those New Testament passages in which the Lord's Supper is discussed--this week we continue to work our way through John 6.
The Academy 7:30 p.m. (2/15/13): We are discussing Michael Horton's theology text The Christian Faith. We are currently in chapter 4, discussing the inspiration and authority of Scripture.
For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website: Christ Reformed Church
Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 04:51PM 
Here's the audio from this morning's sermon: Click Here
Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 04:46PM 
The Bread of Life
In John chapter six, Jesus has miraculously fed five thousand men. But this sign was intended to point to a greater reality, namely, that Christ himself was the eternal bread of life. Yet the crowds continued to crave more and more temporal miracles; in particular, they wanted another free lunch. But because Jesus was interested in creating disciples rather than consumers, he began delivering some hard sayings that left even the disciples scratching their heads. What are the implications of this text on reaching out to the masses by “dumbing things down”?
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 03:01PM 
The audio and video links from Westminster Seminary California's annual conference have been posted. This year's conference dealt with the Belgic Confession and Heidelberg Catechism. Here's the link: Conference Lectures
All the lectures are great. But I especially encourage everyone to listen to Dr. Godfrey's closing lecture, "Be Strong in the Lord: Confession and Commitment (Ephesians 6:10). Just stellar!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 09:45AM 
As long time readers of this blog know, I am an avid Yankees fan, I've written a book on the antichrist, and I have always marvelled at the ability of Bible prophecy pundits to adapt their old eschatology books to new geopolitical situations.
In light of this, I thought I would try a new angle to sell an old book.
If there is a sports "Antichrist" it might just be A-Rod. Consider the evidence. After saying he wanted to remain a Yankee for life and remain part of the "evil empire," without warning A-Rod opted out of his gazillion dollar contract at the very moment the Yankees' arch-rivals (the Red Sox), were about to win the 2007 World Series. Poor form to say the least.
He then signed a new ten-year deal with the Yanks (who remarkably bid against themselves in the process), of which five years remain at the obscene amount of 25 million per annum. Dumbest thing the Yankees have ever done!
Repeatedly, A-Rod's been tied to starlets of varied notoriety, as well as ladies of questionable reputation. Accusations of PED use have come up several times (once that he admitted, and again just recently in association with the Biogenesis clinic in Miami). And then there was that weird picture of him staring at himself in a mirror.
Yankees fans want nothing more than to be rid of him, but likely that won't happen any time soon. The player's union will protect him to the bitter end. Maybe MLB will suspend him. Who knows.
As for the prophecy angle, doesn't the Book of Jasher predict a figure like this? What about the Sibylline Oracles? Nostradmus? Anything?
BTW--Thanks Matt for the photoshop work!
Monday, February 4, 2013 at 01:17PM 
Sunday Morning (02/10/13): We are in chapter 5 of John's Gospel, and we will be addressing our Lord's comments about Moses foretelling of Jesus' messianic ministry (John 5:30-47).
Sunday Afternoon: I will be leading our afternoon catechism service which begins @ 1:15 p.m. We will spend several weeks going through our liturgical forms, starting with the form for the baptism of infants.
Our Annual Congregational Meeting 9:00 a.m. (2/10/13): We will approve our annual budget and elect new officers (elders and deacons). The consistory requests that all church members be in attendance. Visitors are invited.
Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (1/30/13): We are studying those New Testament passages in which the Lord's Supper is discussed--this week we continue to work our way through 1 Corinthians 11.
The Academy 7:30 p.m. (2/1/13): We are discussing Michael's Horton's theology text The Christian Faith. We are currently in chapter 4, discussing the inspiration and authority of Scripture.
For more information and directions, check out the Christ Reformed website: Christ Reformed Church
Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 04:25PM 
The Savior of the World
What is the significance of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman in John chapter four and what is his point about “living water”? What did he mean when he said, “the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth”? The hosts will address these questions and more as they focus on John chapters four and five.
