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TBT@ITT: On John Owen's Grave

Originally posted April 7, 2009:From the Latin epigraph on Owen's grave, loosely translated and explained: John Owen, born in Oxfordshire, son of a distinguished theologian, was himself a more distinguished one, who must be counted among the most distinguished of this age. Furnished with the recognised resources of humane learning in uncommon

TBT@ITT - Eschatology Summary

Originally posted on April 7, 2009: In preparing for a 'small group' lesson on eschatology I have been reading some books on the end times; Contemporary Options in Eschatology by Millard Erickson and The Bible and The Future by Anthony Hoekema. To go along with those resources I have been searching on the internet for some learning
Originally posted on April 6, 2009: I am enjoying Anthony A. Hoekema's book entitled The Bible and the Future. I particularly liked his chapter on the kingdom of God. Here are some quotes from that chapter: “We must therefore always see the kingdom of God as indissolubly connected with the person of Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ words and
Originally posted April 5, 2009: From The Bible and the Future by Anthony A. Hoekema: "At the very beginning, there was an expectation of a coming redeemer, who would bruise or crush the head of the serpent. As time went on, there was a growing enrichment of eschatological expectation...we may certainly say that at various times the Old
Originally posted March 31, 2009John Stott includes four chapters under the heading 'Living Under the Cross' in his classic work on the centrality of the cross entitled The Cross Of Christ. In this particular section Stott focuses on how the cross relates to and effects the church, our service to others, our enemies, and all those who suffer in

TBT@ITT - More from Stott

Originally posted March 25, 2009:I'm still working through John Stott's excellent work entitled The Cross of Christ. It has been an incredible read and a very thorough study of Christ's work on Calvary. Although I am only about half-way through the book, the last two chapters have been outstanding. I remember reading through Knowing God by J. I.