The next Jonathan Edwards might be the man driving in front of you with the Darwin Fish bumper decal. The next Charles Wesley might be a misogynist, profanity-spewing hip-hop artist right now. The next Billy Graham might be passed out drunk in a fraternity house right now. The next Charles Spurgeon might be making posters for a Gay Pride March right now. The next Mother Teresa might be managing an abortion clinic right now. (Russell Moore, “The Next Billy Graham Might Be Drunk Right Now”)
by Stephen Rodgers
Welcome to the first weekly links of 2012! I hope you saw the article Monday about the Hub Post Directory; if not, now’s a great time to check it out!
In the meantime, here’s a list of links for you from outside LBC…let’s start out with some new free resources:
- The latest edition of the 9Marks eJournal is an issue on the importance of Sunday School.
- The January edition of Tabletalk is out, entitled The Apocalypse of John; it focuses on various issues related to the book of Revelation.
- And the latest issue of CredoMag just came out, entitled “In Christ Alone;” it argues for the exclusivity of the Gospel.
- Last but not least, this month’s free resource from christianaudio.com is JI Packer’s classic Knowing God. You definitely don’t want to miss that free download!
Also, since it’s 2012 now, a number of people will be starting new Bible-reading plans. And on that topic…
- Hopefully you’re already aware that we have a section of our Recommended Resources page devoted to the subject of Bible-Reading Plans.
- In addition to those, Justin Taylor recently posted an updated list of plans, as did Nathan Bingham over at Ligonier Ministries.
- If you’re still trying to pick a plan, Dan Philips has an article on the importance of having a plan, and Tim Challies makes a case for Grant Horner’s system.
And last but not least, for something else to think about…
- This week’s quote was brought to you from an article by Russell Moore, who recounts a conversation he once had with Carl F. Henry. Be sure to check that out, and prayerfully consider the importance of evangelism in light of God’s plan for the church.
That’s it for this week! I hope you enjoyed the articles, and we’ll see you on Sunday!
Pro Rege