In the last month this blog had visitors from all 50 States and from 110 countries around the world. I hope all the international readers will forgive me then for wishing all those in the USA a very happy Thanksgiving Day.
This Thanksgiving I am especially thankful for life and health, and for the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
(1) This last Tuesday Dr. James White conducted a 2.5 hour online course in Christology for Christians: A Study of the History and Theology of the Person of Christ. It was outstanding. If you have not already listened in I would encourage you to Ligonier has some SUPER deals today in this week’s $5 Friday sale. The book by Sinclair Ferguson “Christ Alone” is especially recommended as is the CD series on the life of David by Dr. Sproul. The online sale starts at 8 a.m. EST and goes on for 24 hours or until items are sold out. remember that for any purchase at Ligonier, click on the green Ligonier Ministries image to the right and when placing an order, use the code “EGRACE10” and it will give you a 10% discount as a reader of this blog.
(3) I encourage you to check out the Reformation apparel by clicking on the Missionalwear logo to the right. There are some very cool items that have now become available for both men and women.
(4) Roman Catholic apologists (defenders of the Roman Catholic faith) have often claimed that there are no answers to their many questions. One such person, Steve Ray, asked 52 questions. Here are answers, for those who are interested.
“Much will be said… about this entrepreneurial genius. From a spiritual perspective, this much can be said with certainty: Steve Jobs, created in the image of God, was a remarkable example of God’s common grace in his aesthetics and creativity and productivity. And we can all hope that in his final days, this recipient of so much common grace found rest in God’s sovereign saving grace.” – Justin Taylor
“It’s not “man worship” to understand and appreciate the incredible contributions that one man can make to his society and the world. Steve Jobs changed our world at it’s fulcrum…communication.” – Michael Newnham
“This country is made great by those who personify the American Dream; Steve Jobs gave us new ways with which to dream.” Herman Cain
“Steve Jobs was an American original – courageous, determined, creative, willing to take on the establishment – he will be missed.” – Newt Gingrich
Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks – including death itself – at Stanford University’s 114th Commencement on June 12, 2005.
Its a truly remarkable and inspiring speech.
Of course, as inspiring as the speech was, there is always going to be something missing if Christ and His Gospel are left out, as this article makes clear.