by Stephen Rodgers

Alright, insincere apologies in advance and all that, but this is going to be a rather lengthy version. Normally I aim for 8-10 links, but since you got a break last week, I’m allowing myself 15-20. Hey, you’ve got all weekend to read them right? Now you know what I do when I’m jetlagged and wide awake at 3am…

And if you’re thinking you’ll never make it through those, trust me, there’s a picture near the very end that you don’t want to miss.

• First up, Wayne Grudem’s son Elliot has put together an FOF-esque study program using his father’s Systematic Theology. If you’re interested in checking it out, you can find it here. (Website, with PDF downloads)
• Next, the folks over at Mars Hill had a very interesting series entitled “What Do You Live For?” They explore a number of problems not according to their symptoms, but rather according to their root cause as “worship disorders.” I thought it was quite interesting and thought-provoking, and you can check out parts one, two, and three. (Website)
• Continuing our whirlwind tour of the offices and studies of several pastors, this week we get a sneak peek into the study of RC Sproul. (Video)
• Andy Naselli offers his notes and the audio from a Q&A session where John MacArthur answered the question, “How would you approach a congregation trapped in years of legalistic tradition?” The answer may surprise you. (Website and MP3 download)
• The more I read David Powlison, the more I really like the man. He recently offered a critique of the popular book “The Five Love Languages” which can be found here. (PDF) Additionally, there’s an introduction to the article as well as a response from Powlison to people who were not happy with his analysis. (Website)
• Back in the spotlight again, Brian McLaren has a new book. The review have, well, not been kind. In particular, Kevin DeYoung offers a compassionate, but absolutely devastating review. The folks over at STR chime in as well. And the hits just keep on coming. (Website)
• Jared Wilson has a message for Christians everywhere, but particularly for those in or pursuing ministry. He culminates in a rather violent but Biblically-sound image. (Website)
• DA Carson has a short article on the benefits of expository preaching. It’s only two pages, and you get to see DA Carson with a mustache, so read it! (PDF)
• The folks over at CREDENDAagenda have a great article on what it means to live out the Christian life in it’s totality, including your knowledge. If you struggle with the idea of being a Christian in ALL areas of your life, this article will challenge and inform you. (Website)
• Over at Randy Alcorn’s blog, he has an account regarding Spurgeon’s worst sermon. Whether the account is apocryphal or true, the principle is valid. (Website)
• Same blog, different article. And I think I’ve posted this before, but it’s just too good. In a debate with a liberal theologian, anti-theist Christopher Hitchens defines a Christian in astoundingly clear terms. (Website)
• Pastor James Macdonald has an article with the intriguing title of “Holy Indifference: Learning to Say “I Don’t Care.” (Website)
• And over at TeamPyro, Frank Turk has a fantastic article on the sovereignty of God. Or has he puts it, the biggest problem with Calvinism is Calvinists. Your going to need to read the article to find out exactly what that means. (Website)
• Speaking of TeamPyro, I saw this and started drooling. I’m looking forward to this big time. (Website)
• On a more hilarious note, I’ve wanted an excuse to post this for a long time. I still don’t have one, but I’m going to post it anyways. (Image)
• Yes, there’s a good explanation. (Website)
• And finally, on a more serious note, RC Sproul has two very short articles dealing with Calvin’s rules of prayer, which you can find here and here.

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