“Christianity is a worldview, and therefore it needs to be evaluated as a worldview. Despite what many seem to think today, Christianity isn’t something you can just clip onto your ordinary, everyday life like some kind of religious accessory. It isn’t a Sunday pastime: churchgoing as an alternative to golfing or fishing. Christianity isn’t merely a moral code, a social identity, a collection of religious traditions and practices, or a set of theological propositions— although it includes all of those things. No, Christianity is far more significant and wide-ranging in its depth and scope. Christianity is nothing less than a comprehensive, all-encompassing worldview.” (James Anderson, Why Should I Believe Christianity?)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! This time, there’s a good variety of links, so hopefully there’s something for everyone! Enjoy!

• Do you ever find it hard to rejoice with those who rejoice? How can we, as part of the Body of Christ, grow in gratefulness to God for blessing others who are also in the body? Betsy Childs Howard knows what that struggle is like, and gives some timely counsel that can soothe the hurting soul.
• Michael Kruger recently wrote a response to Andy Stanley’s controversial message on evangelizing unbelievers by focusing less on Scripture and more on Jesus. Denny Burk linked to it, along with his own sermon in response as well. Nicholas Batzig seeks to answer a common question related to Stanley’s message: how do I know that Jesus loves me?
• Dr. Keith Mathison, Systematic Theology professor at Reformation Bible College, is starting a series on what he believes to be the top five books on the five Solas (one of which I mention every Weekly Links post). This may not sound exciting, but it just means you haven’t read his post yet!
• Ever hear the claim that the Gospel of Mark merely presents the humanity of Jesus, while the Gospel of John elevates Jesus as God? Hidden in that claim is the assumption that Mark had a low view of Jesus. In case you have an opportunity to present the deity of Christ in Mark, here’s a good place to start.
• Tim Challies has written a small guide for believers in handling conflicts with each other by knowing the type of conflict you’re in and how to resolve it. Consider going through this in your small group or reading it with an older, wiser brother/sister.
• In line with our Mission, Marshall Segal focuses on our responsibilities as Christians to make disciples. No exceptions. How are we doing in this area?
• Richard Phillips asks and answers why complementarianism remains important. If you didn’t think it was important, this article is for you.
• What is the difference between knowing biblical truth intellectually and knowing it spiritually? John Piper, with the help of Jonathan Edwards, brings out an aspect of God’s Word that may help in your perspective of the Bible as truly revealed by God.
• Is Christianity compatible with Darwinism? Biologist Wayne Rossiter thinks not, and you may want to read some of his reasons why.

That’s all for this week! Please be in prayer for Lumos and College Life, as they will be meeting tonight. See you all on Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria