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NY Times on Mark Driscoll

Posted on January 14, 2009 by bkingr

the New York Times Magazine has written a long article on Mark Driscoll. Who he is, where he came from, his ministry, his doctrine, Mars Hill Church, calvinism….the whole shootin’ match. here are four brief excerpts from a four page … Continue reading →

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christians and culture

Posted on January 7, 2009 by bkingr

Carl Trueman is raising a contrary voice to the current fashion of cultural engagement in evangelical churches and doing it with style. This article holds together tightly and is not very amenable to slicing out a piece for a tease, … Continue reading →

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road trip listening

Posted on December 21, 2008 by bkingr

I just downloaded all nine of the messages in Mark Driscoll’s Peasant Princess series. I figured we are going to be spending some time in the car over the next week or so and might as well have something useful … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll on The Shack

Posted on December 20, 2008 by bkingr

here is Mark Driscoll’s take on the Shack [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK65Jfny70Y&hl=en&fs=1] a couple of other Mark Driscoll videos here including his entire message on using harsh language.

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church planting

Posted on December 3, 2008 by bkingr

Two interesting links that I ran across yesterday. Both of them are in this post by Reformissionary and the Dan Kimball article was also mentioned in this post by Chris Marlow. The question I have is about church planting. Mark … Continue reading →

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a word from Mark Driscoll

Posted on November 17, 2008 by bkingr

here is a word from Mark Driscoll: If you look at porn, have looked at porn, or know someone that looks at porn—download this book, print it out, and read it. This book is now available to download and print … Continue reading →

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religion v. redemption

Posted on November 15, 2008 by bkingr

While we are talking about Mark Driscoll, here is probably my most favorite ten minutes from him that I have yet heard. Just watch this (several times) and think about it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXKT8IPdvzA&hl=en&fs=1]

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Porn Again Christian

Posted on November 15, 2008 by bkingr

Mark Driscoll has finished posting all of his free book Porn Again Christian. The book can be read in its entirety here. In a short while it will be available in a downloadable pdf. It is a bit raw in … Continue reading →

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free books

Posted on October 27, 2008 by bkingr

John Piper and Justin Taylor’s book Stand: a Call for Endurance of the Saints is available for sale or by free downloadable pdf. Hat tip to Said at Southwestern where the book is also reviewed. Also the first nine chapters … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bkingr

here are a couple of clips for your Tuesday. First is Driscoll’s take on calvinism v. arminianism. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–iC5KHqaZk&hl=en&fs=1] the second is his message at the Desiring God national conference on “How Sharp the Edge?” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWaC21NNemU&hl=en&fs=1]

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Death by love

Posted on October 12, 2008 by bkingr

Death by Love is out now. here is what Adrian Warnock says about it: Without in any way softening his commitment to the centrality of Jesus taking the punishment of sin in our understanding of the cross, Driscoll is far … Continue reading →

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porn-again christian

Posted on October 11, 2008 by bkingr

Mark Driscoll has posted chapters 3 and 4 of his book Porn-Again Christian. If you are a man, then go take the thirty minutes it takes to go read the introduction and the first four chapters. Pornography is a serious … Continue reading →

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Porn-Again Christian

Posted on October 7, 2008 by bkingr

Mark Driscoll has uploaded chapter two to his book Porn-Again Christian here. Mark also posted a video introduction to the book. In his words the book is “brutal” taking a “brick to the back of your head” and deal with … Continue reading →

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Porn-Again first chapter

Posted on October 3, 2008 by bkingr

Mark Driscoll has now posted the first chapter of his book on this page. Keep an eye out for the rest of it as it gets posted. Once it is all up, a free downloadable pdf will be available. I … Continue reading →

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How Sharp the Edge?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by bkingr

Here is the download and outline of Mark Driscoll’s talk this past weekend at the Desiring God National Conference. I listened to it yesterday. Wow. It was great and convicting. As you can see from the outline, Mark said that … Continue reading →

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Something only Mark Driscoll would do

Posted on September 29, 2008 by bkingr

here is something that only Mark Driscoll would write and that only he would do with it once it was written. Over the years, much of my ministry has been to men in general, and young, single men in particular. … Continue reading →

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first reports on Desiring God conference

Posted on September 28, 2008 by bkingr

the first reports are trickling in about the Desiring God fall conference on the power of words. Mark Driscoll just completed his session entitled: How Sharp the Edge? Christ, Controversy, and Cutting Words. It was one of the best messages … Continue reading →

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driscoll on piper

Posted on September 26, 2008 by bkingr

Here is a post by Mark Driscoll on the Resurgence blog telling us why he loves John Piper. It includes an embedded video interview of Piper by Driscoll. Excellent stuff and worth your time (almost 50 minutes long). Here are … Continue reading →

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even more language

Posted on September 23, 2008 by bkingr

Continuing this thread of posts, Nathan Busenitz clarifies a bit for us the difference between harsh language condemning sin or heresy and “Flippancy, Frivolity, and Filthy Talk.” It is a useful distinction. In addition, he has this to add about … Continue reading →

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more on harsh language

Posted on September 18, 2008 by bkingr

Here is Doug Wilson’s response to the arguments put forward by Nathan Busenitz that I referenced earlier today. Here is Doug’s response to Nathan’s third argument which was definitely the best one he had: 3. And last, Busenitz presents what … Continue reading →

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Tough Language

Posted on September 18, 2008 by bkingr

Why did John Piper invite Mark Driscoll to address the topic of harsh language in preaching at the power of words national conference? Let him tell you. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38tv1AVnRY&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Nathan Busenitz who has more to say on the … Continue reading →

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study essentials

Posted on September 4, 2008 by bkingr

Mark Driscoll has posted six study essentials in a Christian’s life to follow up his earlier post on the necessity of being studious. Here are three of them, but all 6 are good and there are links in the post … Continue reading →

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think a minute

Posted on September 2, 2008 by bkingr

This is from a post at a blog called “stupid church people” Here’s some passages from an introductory text entitled “The Sociology of Religion” that I found interesting. “The role religion plays in maturation is highly problematic. While it is … Continue reading →

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Resurgence Blog

Posted on September 1, 2008 by bkingr

Resurgence has redesigned their website with a new joint blog. Added to the blogroll over to the right. Here is a recent post from Mark Driscoll about the importance of studying in a christian’s life. Good stuff and here is … Continue reading →

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Role of singing and speaking in worship

Posted on August 31, 2008 by bkingr

Here is another video promoting the upcoming Desiring God conference on the power of words. This one relates to the role of singing in the worship service. Good stuff [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eGnFxS1DfQ&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Desiring God via the Ramblin’ Pastor Man. … Continue reading →

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