“Theology is narrower than religion or godliness, for theology is not the whole life of devotion, but specifically the engagement of the mind with truth as the foundation for the religious life.” (Joel Beeke & Paul Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology [Vol. 1]: Revelation and God)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Good Friday! Today we celebrate the immeasurable sacrifice of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. May these links draw you closer to Him this special weekend.

• Why is Good Friday good? Pastor Jon English Lee gives a great answer by explaining the doctrine of the atonement.
• Dan DeWitt writes about the extremes those who are interested in apologetics can get into at times. He writes a helpful post explaining those extremes, and how to avoid them.
• Though we may be fans of the 5 Solas, we may not always be able to explain the meaning behind each concept. RPTS President Barry York gives a short explanation of one of the Solas, Sola Scriptura.
• RZIM speaker/writer Vince Vitale writes of the fact that there are academics out there who do believe in the resurrection of Christ.
• Al Mohler recently spoke on the relationship between nature and Scripture, and how both reveal God. This is definitely not something you want to miss! In a similar vein, theologian J.V. Fesko wrote a journal article concerning the relationship between Geerhardus Vos’ and Cornelius Van Til’s theory of knowledge, while Christian philosopher James N. Anderson comments on it. Central to the discussion is Van Til’s view of this same relationship of nature and Scripture, which will definitely interest the apologetics aficionado.
• Justin Taylor deals with a common question people wonder about during Easter season: what hour was Jesus crucified?
• Christian apologist Rob Bowman has written a two–part response (so far) to anti-Trinitarian writer/blogger Dale Tuggy’s criticism of his argument for the doctrine of the Trinity. I put this here to give you exposure to his previous eight-part series on the biblical case for the doctrine of the Trinity. I hope it gives you much to think about, and lead to a deeper worship of our Triune God.
• Here’s a well-illustrated video of an argument for the case of Jesus’ resurrection, based on five well-accepted facts of history. This is an approach made popular by apologist Gary Habermas, and is made with kids in mind. A very simple introduction to the One who historically rose from the dead.
• Because the culture is heading quickly towards secularization by rejecting biblical morality, there have been many voices who have been silenced as the wave of intolerance has only grown, with no sign of stopping. One mom writes to a newly announced presidential candidate about the problems that brings. This may have been one of the most honest (and fearless) responses I have ever read. Check it out.

That’s all for this week! Hope to see you all tonight at church for our Good Friday service. If not, see you on Resurrection Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria