Free Luther Resources for Reformation Day

Ligonier and Christian Audio are both offering free audio resources that you will not want to miss.

First up, Christian Audio is offering ‘Martin Luther: In His Own Words‘  on their snappy new website. Hop over there today because the offer will expire after October 31.

Second, Ligonier Ministries has 4 free mp3’s by R. C. Sproul you will want to get.  Two messages are titled, “The Making of the Reformation”, and the second two are “Martin Luther” from the “Heroes of the Christian Faith” series.

As an addendum, if you haven’t heard Mark Dever’s interview of Michael Reeves on the Reformation, I highly recommend you grab this one.

So Pastor, What’s Your Point?

Dennis Prutow, Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and author of the book So Pastor, What’s Your Point?, is interviewed on Christ the Center.

The Point of a Sermon >>>

Rethinking Secularization

Al Mohler interviews Peter Berger, author of the book In Praise of Doubt: How to Have Convictions Without Becoming A Fanatic.  Berger has had a tremendous impact on Mohler’s thinking, even though Mohler does draw very distinct lines of where he differs with Berger.

One of the nice things about the format of Mohler’s Thinking in Public podcast, is that he helpfully prepares the audience by providing needed background and context before going into the interview. Then throughout the interview he turns off the tape, so to speak, to summarize for the listeners what was covered and explains how that information should be thought about as a Christian.  Even though I was able to follow the discussion and the sociological concepts, Mohler’s comments throughout brought a greater deal of insight to this interview.

Some of the important concepts drawn from Berger are his concepts of plausibility structures and cognitive contamination.  On the surface these are word pairs that would cause me to check out of an article or interview. But Mohler has done such a good job keeping these things in a helpful context that I was intrigued.

One of the reasons Berger’s work is so helpful is because the world in which we live today is a world of pluralism; a world where there are a great many ideas about religion and God coexisting.  More than ever Christians today need to have a strong grasp of theology because we are bombarded by the contamination from this world of religious pluralism.  And one of the dangers that we see repeating itself over and over is when well meaning Christians will bargain away parts of the Gospel that they would never otherwise surrender willingly.

This is a very intriguing interview that will keep your mind churning long after it’s over.

Rethinking Secularization >>>

Third Millennium Ministries Theology Series

Third Millennium Ministries has been producing a number of audio series on varying aspects of theology.  I hesitate to label them “seminary level” since many will check out at that designation, but that is what they are, and they should not be limited to full-time ministry students. Many of these are free downloads.

Third Mill Downloads >>>

J.I. Packer on the Attributes of God

Monergism has posted a series of lectures by J. I. Packer on the Attributes of God. I have yet to listen to all of these messages, but no doubt, you will be greatly blessed.  Packer is an excellent communicator and theologian, and the audio quality of these mp3’s are good.

Packer on the Attributes of God >>>

Lectures on Secularism and Christianity: Hunter Baker

Hunter Baker, the author of the excellent book The End of Secularism has given three lectures at Southern Seminary on secularism and Christianity. If you have enjoyed this book, or have been interested in it, these lectures will be something you don’t want to miss.

Lectures on Secularism & Christianity >>>

Colin Buchanan

If you have children, you will be interested in an Australian musician named Colin Buchanan.  Colin is a singer and songwriter of Christian children’s music primarily, but also writes music adults will enjoy. Colin is a regular follower of Faith by Hearing, and when he learned that my wife became ill and bedridden, and that I have four children to care for, he contacted me and sent us a care package filled with his CD’s and DVD’s.

My kids love them. Most Christian music for kids tends to be empty of any substantive theology (and now that I think about it, the same is true for much of adult Christian music.) But Colin’s music stands apart.   His songs are fun and silly, yet his lyrics are filled with very strong theology presented in a way that children will understand.  Where are the theologian musicians? Here is one, and my church has even introduced one of Colin’s beautiful songs into our worship, a song titled ‘Blessed Be the Name of Jesus.’

And, hey! If you don’t believe me, you have to believe this little guy on YouTube rocking out to Colin’s music.

Thank you, Colin, for your ministry in music. By the way, my wife is greatly improved, though still on the road to full recovery.

Colin’s website

http://www.colinbuchanan.com.au/