“This is the main difference between the Gospel and philosophy. Although the philosophers speak on the subject of morals splendidly and with praiseworthy ability, yet all the embellishment which shines forth in their precepts is nothing more than a beautiful superstructure without a foundation, for by omitting principles, they propound a mutilated doctrine, like a body without a head.” Paul [in Romans 12:1-2] lays down the principle from which all the parts of holiness flow.” John Calvin
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Christianity,Saturday, December 13, 2008
Many years ago I had became very interested in the Geneva Bible. It’s actually the first Bible translation that includes study notes from early reformers like John Calvin. It’s quite a landmark Bible of it’s time and it’s actually the Bible that was first brought with the Pilgrims when they settled in the U.S. The original is very difficult to read, I have a facsimile reproduction that’s tremendously huge, and very difficult to read the old english lettering and characters and the typography is aged.
Now there’s a Geneva Bible that has had all the text updated to modern lettering while retaining all the original words. I haven’t seen it in person but the price is definitely good for such an important Bible in the history of the church. I still enjoy taking out the behemoth version that I own and reading it every once in a while.
Currently the Monegism Bookstore has it on sale. Click Here for the 1599 Geneva Bible
There’s also a review of the Geneva Bible here at the BIble Design And Binding blog
I also found a cheaper hardback version at the Westminster Bookstore. Click Here
Christianity,Monday, December 08, 2008
I recently got a matching pair of Bibles for Jenn and I. They are made by R.L. Allan, not a well known Bible maker in the U.S., but they do have something of a reputation among those searching for quality made Bibles. The company that makes is in Glasglow Scotland, bound in Highland Goatskin. They look like glowing bricks of gold. I took a few photos.
Click Here to see all the Alan ESV Bible Photos.
Christianity,Friday, November 21, 2008
“Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink, who tarry late into the evening as wine inflames them! They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord, or see the work of his hands.” (Isaiah 5:11-12, ESV)
I’m reading through Isaiah lately. It’s seemed like an intimidating book and I was wondering if I might be able to understand any of the prophecies. But considering I’m a Christian and the Holy Spirit is given to me to help in understanding it, and I have shelves full of commentaries in this computer, I figure I should give this book of Isaiah an honest try. This verse above stuck out to me because for a period of my life my days actually match this description.
Not only did I go late in the evening, but I even rose early morning for strong drink. The reason was because I would sometimes be hanging out all night drinking in downtown San Jose. Past 2 am the corner store stops selling alcohol. So as soon the stores were open for liquor again, we would go for a walk down to the corner store, get some snacks and another 40 ounce bottle of Mickey’s or whatever. Yeah, those were some crazy nights. And you can imagine, just as the verse in Isaiah suggests, I had no regard for God. Although God had given me life, and by his grace I had the the enjoyment of the fruits of the land that He made, in the form of shelter, drink, food, clothing, yet I paid no attention to Him. Woe was me indeed!
Christianity,Wednesday, October 22, 2008
In the last debate Obama made the statement that no one is really pro-abortion.He also claimed that we can all commonly work together to reduce unwanted pregnancies. Well, the first statement is simply a lie. Albert Mohler, pointed out that there are pro-choice feminists that are selling T-Shirts that says they had an abortion. And there are other pro-choice advocates that do everything they can to make abortions seem void of any moral problems. The reality is that there is a very aggressive pro-abortion forces in this country that it’s simply intellectual dishonest for Obama to make such a statement. Especially considering he is one of them.
Obama is being very deceptive to pro-lifers who look at him as a viable candidate. If you are pro-life, or you would like to see abortions reduced in this country, Obama is headed in the opposite direction. He always votes in such a way to make sure that there are no obstacles for people to have abortions and he even would go so far as to have everyones taxes pay for abortions to those who can’t afford it. Well, as Christian who’s convinced that the life of the unborn deserves protection from wongdoers, I take great offense to know that my tax dollars might pay for the murder of an innocent unborn baby. Obama simply cannot be trusted to protect the lives of the unborn and his answer in the debate shows that he would appoint Supreme Court Justices that would keep Roe v. Wade in effect.
If you are pro-life and struggle with wondering if you can vote for Obama, please listen to a couple of radio show programs by Southern Baptist Seminary President Albert Mohler who discusses these issues. He does an excellent job of explaining where we must stand on this issue. Click on the links below to go to the radio show page and download the mp3.
Pro-Lifers for Obama?
Did Barack Obama Really Break New Ground in the Abortion Debate?
Christianity,Tuesday, September 02, 2008
A little boy had a bike accident with a car which caused serious injuries. We first became aware of it because of our church email prayer list.
He’s recovering now and learning to do many things over again. He can’t move his right side much at all, he’s going through speech therapy and many other things.
It really tugs at our hearts because we also have a small little boy and parents have so many hopes and dreams for the life of their child that you can only imagine how your whole life is derailed because of things like this.
The parents put up a website where you can see some photos of Dominic at his birthday party and updates on his condition. The website has ways to donate money. Please support and pray for them if you are compelled to do so.
Dominic’s Blog and Website
