What is the Difference Between Election and Predestination?

What is the Difference Between Election and Predestination? – Kevin DeYoung:

My short answer is: in popular usage, not a lot.

...predestination is the broader category of which election is the smaller subset.

Young, Restless & Reformed Cake

This cake is taking it to another level. Should I be concerned that Piper on top of the bible?: Young, Restless & Reformed Cake :: Desiring God

How a Godly Man Dates a Woman

Christians date differently: How a Godly Man Dates a Woman | The Mars Hill Blog:

...there are selfish reasons to date and God-honoring reasons to date. This [unmarried, cohabitating couple I know at work] is in a self-serving relationship: all the benefits, but none of the commitments and responsibilities of being in a marriage.

Teens Want More Than Pizza

A good article on youth ministry: Teens Want More Than Pizza – The Gospel Coalition Blog:

Youth pastors need to embrace a ministry of gospel proclamation and gospel equipping. We preach the gospel, we make disciples, and then we train those disciples to do the same. We get the students to the point where they say of our gospel work: “Hey, I can do that!” That is more exciting than Wii. The growth that comes through this is called “gospel growth.” And that’s better than kids coming just for the pizza.

Who’s building the kingdom? (a few quotes) � Expository Thoughts

Are Christians to build the Kingdom of God or is it all up to God to do it himself? Or is it a cooperation? Three interesting quotes on this: Who’s building the kingdom? (a few quotes) � Expository Thoughts

Justification by Theology

Do we think we are saved by our theology or by Jesus? Justification by Theology | TheResurgence:

- If there is a disagreement, we defend Calvinism before we seek unity in the Gospel.
- When asked to describe our theology, we define ourselves as a Calvinist more quickly than as a Christian.
- And perhaps the worst of all...when our hearts are more captivated by the points of TULIP than with the person and work of Jesus.

Is it OK to kill people proselytizing?

Ed Stetzer asks a good question: Twitter / Ed Stetzer: Media keeps saying medical ...

Media keeps saying medical workers weren't proselytizing. OK, but is OK to murder if they were?

Here is more info on what he is talking about.

Australian Christian Book of the Year 2010

Losing my Religion by Tom Frame came first, "The Trellis and the Vine" came second: Australian Christian Book of the Year 2010 : Anglican Church League, Sydney, Australia

I wrote a review of Losing my Religion here and a review of a Trellis and the Vine workshop here.

The Bible, seen from outer space

Satellite photos of Moses crossing the red sea, the garden of Eden, Noah's ark and the crucifixion: The Bible, seen from outer space

The Making of an Atheist

Possibly interesting book: The Making of an Atheist - TGC Reviews:

Spiegel clearly states his thesis: The real causes of unbelief and skepticism have more to do with the will than with reason. These causes are moral and psychological in nature. He says, no doubt to the ire of atheists everywhere, “For the atheist, the missing ingredient is not evidence, but obedience” (11).

Ministry Training Paper: Use Of Music In Church

Phil Jensen on music in Church: Articles | Ministry Training Paper: Use Of Music In Church | Phillip Jensen

Policy Comparison - 2010 Federal Election

The ABC have a summary of the 3 main party polices Policy Comparison - 2010 Federal Election - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The ACL also have their own list which you can customise using the "Compare Parties" button: http://www.australiavotes.org.au/policies/

Library of Historical Apologetics

A new website is up, that looks interesting... there is not much there yet: Library of Historical Apologetics

The 2010 Social Networking Map

Interesting map of the Internet: The 2010 Social Networking Map / Flowtown (@flowtown)

Australian Christian Lobby's Videos

You can watch the whole Rudd and Abbot "Make it Count" addresses online, as well as an interview with Gillard: Australian Christian Lobby's videos on Vimeo