One of the books I am presently reading is Revival & Revivalism by Iain Murray. The following quote refers to a revival that took place in Virginia in 1787–1790.

To this date, I have made no direct comments on Mark Driscoll. I admit he was one of many that I had in mind when I wrote point #7 of this post, but I’ve never felt the need to devote any space to someone who is destined to be just another blip [click here for an explanation of this apparently offensive statement] in evangelicalism’s mindless pursuit of the new and trendy.

The 2007 Shepherds Conference at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California begins today and runs through Sunday, March 11. Speakers are John MacArthur, Albert Mohler, Mark Dever, Steve Lawson, Ligon Duncan, John Piper.

Yesterday, my wife and I spent a fun-filled (fuń fild adj. full of or tending to induce stress and exhaustion) day shopping. I came home, having had my fill of fun for a good, long time, more grateful than ever that my home address is eighty miles away from the nearest shopping mall and that segment of the population that enjoys living near them. We even went to Wal-Mart, which I avoid as diligently as possible. Anyway, we got the job done and returned home late last evening, our net worth substantially reduced.

Update: The audio for this conference is now available here.

I don't know anything about the Brandon Biblical Theology Conference, except that it took place in Brandon, Florida on the 12th-14th of this month and that it featured a stellar line-up of speakers (Phil Johnson, Pastor Chris Pixley, and Dr. Robert Reymond). O yes, and JD Hatfield (Voice of Vision) was in attendance and is now home and blogging his notes. It looks more interesting than anything going on here, so what are you waiting for? Start clicking:

Could it be that the Emergent Church has its roots in the Reformation? If the EC ever solidifies into anything historically significant (it won’t), will they count Erasmus as one of their Church Fathers? In 1524, Desiderius Erasmus published Diatribe seu collation de libero arbitrio (Diatribe on Free Will). Luther responded in 1525 with De Servo Arbitrio (On the Enslaved Will), which we know as The Bondage of the Will. I have just begun reading Luther’s work and, so far, his words and those of the translators in their introduction seem strikingly applicable to the EC.

You have likely read comments lately on one or more blogs concerning the ABC News report on a Jesus Camp movie that I haven't seen and know nothing about beyond ABC's report. I will say right up front that I have serious disagreement with the Pentecostal and feminist aspects of the Jesus Camp that I saw. However, that is not what people are reacting to. There seems to be quite a bit of concern, even fear, over the apparent militancy of these camps, and a perceived "worshipping" of President Bush. After watching the ABC video, I can understand why. However, drawing hasty conclusions about anything related to Christianity based on media reports is not advisable, to say the least. When was the last time anyone but the most Pragmatic Dangerously Lightweight® of Christians got a fair shake from the media? In the interest of fairness, I recommend reading this before drawing your conclusions. Whether or not the Jesus Camp is full of crazy people, I won't say; but I doubt if they are the dangerous zealots portrayed by ABC.

...is not my own. In a comment on this post at Fide-O, Pastor Jerry Wragg summed up my most basic objections to Rick warren and PDL. I quote him here, in full, with his permission.

Update: Libbie Muffin posted this. Sadly, it's not a joke.

This isn’t actually the first song I’ve written, or even the first of this kind. It’s just the first I’ve inflicted on the public. It doesn’t have a title. I’m sure you can think of something to call it.

Sing to the tune of “Hooked on a Feeling”. Pretend you're David Hasselhoff.

I had originally intended to go through this interview a lot quicker, and using less space; but the more I look at it, the more I see just how man-centered Rick Warren’s message is, and how absent the Gospel is from his mission, I become overwhelmed by it all. I hate to tackle another segment, because it is all so ugly. I will probably abandon my original plan of addressing every point, and just hit on a couple of the more salient issues.

We have been reviewing Rick Warren’s recent appearance on Larry King. In Part 1, we discussed Warren’s duet with Wynonna Judd, the cause of AIDS, and his rather novel definition of fear. In this installment, we will learn why we should be optimistic (hint: it starts with a P®), what is wrong with homosexuality, and why we should believe in God.

In my last post, I began commenting on Rick Warren’s recent appearance on Larry King. I said that I wasn’t going to do it, didn’t want to do it, but had finally given in and decided to do it anyway. My main reason for not doing it, which I did not state, was probably a good one. I didn’t think I could contain my disgust well enough to produce a dignified commentary. I was right. While there is surely nothing wrong with a little sarcasm, I did go beyond what even I care to see. So, as I continue commenting on this atrocity, I will try to tone it down a few notches. We will continue with a somewhat kinder, gentler approach; but not today.

I wasn’t going to comment on this. I have had it up to my eyeballs with talk about Rick Warren. I know he’s a disgrace to the name of Christ, and everyone with any discernment at all knows it. Those who are blind to that fact are generally unwilling to open their eyes, so it is really futile to discuss it. Besides, Loki has linked to many excellent articles on the subject under 2Corinthians 10:4-5 in the left sidebar.