If God is Good…

Posted on August 6, 2009

On Sunday we touched on the problem of evil, pointing out that our African brothers and sisters have a better view of God and the problem of evil than we do, and they suffer more! If you’d like to read and reflect more on how God explains his relationship to evil and suffering, here are some helpful resources:

If God is Good (Alcorn) – Randy Alcorn has written this lengthy new book (releases Sept 15), which addresses the problem of evil biblically, theologically, and practically.

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The Grand Demonstration (Adams) – a brief, helpful book that addresses the problem of evil in a very accessible way.

Unspeakable (Guiness) – a culturally savvy, philosophical, and helpful book on the problem of evil. Interesting read.

The Gospel and Social Action

Posted on August 6, 2009

Is social action part of the Gospel or merely an important implication of the Gospel? This is an issue I have been working through biblically, theologically, and practically. I am working on a short paper to address this issue for our Acts 29 Region. Today I came across a conservative lecture “The Gospel and Social Action” by D.A. Carson that addresses the issue head-on. For those interested in understanding these important distinctions, and wanting to clarify just what the gospel is, this will be a helpful resource.

Andy Naselli provides a helpful summary of the 60 minute audio.

Wanna Do Mission in Asia?

Posted on August 5, 2009

Some of the folks in Austin City Life have a special place in their heart for Asia. My City Group has adopted a missionary to the unreached Shan-Dai peoples. We have former missionaries to Asian in our community. Maybe some of you are interested in going to Thailand, Burma, China or Laos?

This week James Rider, a representative from OMF International, is in town this week and early next week. He’s an acquaintance from my mission work in Asia with OMF. If you’d like to set up an appointment to ask him questions, call him at 720-291-6996. Also, consider taking David or Faye Cummings out for coffee. They can tell you stories and help you think through mission to Asia.