Author: Tim Challies

Why It Matters that We Call the Final Book of the Bible Revelation, not Revelations

Why It Matters that We Call the Final Book of the Bible Revelation, not Revelations

Posted by | Nov 4, 2019 | |

It’s probably one of the most common and commonly-missed errors Christians make when speaking about the Bible—they call the final book of the Bible “Revelations” instead of “Revelation.” The difference is subtle—a single “s.” Yet that little letter, in its own way, changes the very nature of the book. It matters. It matters because it’s crucial to a proper reading of any document to get the first word right. If we go around thinking Abraham Lincoln began the Gettysburg Address …

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A La Carte (November 4)

A La Carte (November 4)

Posted by | Nov 4, 2019 | |

Today’s Kindle deals include a collection of titles from Matthias Media. Logos has begun a Pre Black Friday sale with new deals every week. This week they’ve heavily discounted many of their Mobile Ed courses. (Yesterday on the blog: My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness) Advice for Christians Who Work Sundays John Piper has advice for Christians who must work on Sunday. Digital Life After Death “Social media after death is something few people consider until someone close to them …

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My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness

My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness

Posted by | Nov 3, 2019 | |

Hymn Sunday is a collaboration with Getty Music. Below you will find a video along with downloadable sheet music. If we examine our personal devotions or listen in on a prayer meeting, our thanksgiving often focuses on health and position, family and friends, home and belongings (and all these are right and good – the Bible tells us to give thanks in every situation). But the prayers of the early church in the New Testament never follow this pattern. The …

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Weekend A La Carte (November 2)

Weekend A La Carte (November 2)

Posted by | Nov 2, 2019 | |

Today’s Kindle deals include another long list of interesting titles. November has gotten off to quite the start! (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Books for November) Romans 7 and a Post-Conversion Perspective I guess this debate won’t end until Christ’s return, but for now I tend to lean toward this perspective. “I do not want to enter into the intricacies of the debate in this post. Rather, I only want to offer my defense of a post-conversion reading. …

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Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Trust)

Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Trust)

Posted by | Nov 1, 2019 | |

This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Trust, who also sponsored the blog this week. Martin Luther is one of the most significant figures in church history. The movement that started after his posting of the Ninety-Five Theses led to the recovery of the gospel. How did this happen? How did God use a monk with an uneasy conscience to set the world ablaze? Ligonier Ministries is offering two free Reformation resources that can help …

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