The Everyday Christian

WHAT IS GOD’S GLORY?

Posted in Christianity, Religion by Tom Shelton on November 13, 2009

Have you ever been asked this question or have you wondered yourself?  We all talk about God’s glory but it is hard to define or explain.  No longer.  John Piper has addressed this issue.  Click here to read his explanation.  The short answer is

So God’s glory is the radiance of his holiness, the radiance of his manifold, infinitely worthy and valuable perfections.

It will only take a couple minutes to read his whole explanation so I would encourage you to check it out.  It is my guess that many of you will have the same reaction that I had.  After I read Piper’s explanation my thought was “Yea, that is it.  Now why didn’t I think of that myself.“  Now the next time the question comes up I will have the answer.

Do you have a different explanation to the question?  Share it with us and we will discuss it.

John Piper On “Why We Love The Doctrines Of Grace”

Posted in Christianity, Reformed Theology, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on October 23, 2009

In this short post Piper gives us a great deal to contemplate.  If you hold to the Doctrines of Grace (Reformed Theology or Calvinism, if you prefer) then this post really helps put what we believe in perspective and does it in a succinct manner.  If you do not hold to the Doctrines of Grace, this post should give you some things to ponder or contemplate.  As you consider this, turn to the Word of God and see what it says.  I encourage you to do so.  It will be time well spent.

2009-2010 TN Vols Basketball Schedule

Posted in College Basketball, Sports, University of Tennessee by Tom Shelton on October 12, 2009

Here is a link to a printable schedule.

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2009-2010 Lady Vols Basketball Schedule

Posted in College Basketball, Sports, University of Tennessee by Tom Shelton on October 12, 2009

Here is a link to a printable schedule.

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I Have Been Interviewed

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion by Tom Shelton on August 28, 2009

I have been interviewed by my friend Brett concerning my use of Prof. Horner’s Bible Reading System.  You can read part 1 here and part 2 here.  I have been using the system for a little over 100 days now.  If you are interested, go and read the interview and let me know what you think.

Comparing Presidents

Posted in Government, Politics, Ronald Reagan by Tom Shelton on June 23, 2009

comparing-presidents

A picture is worth a thousand words!!

2009 SBC Annual Meeting

Posted in Church, Southern Baptist by Tom Shelton on June 23, 2009

If you can’t attend the annual meeting you can watch it online.  Click here to go to the 2009 annual meeting website and then click the “Watch live stream” button at the top of the page.

If you watch, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Do You Know My King?

Posted in Christianity, Religion, Sovereignty, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 26, 2009

Warning: Don’t watch this interview if you don’t want to hear the true Gospel

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 25, 2009

Book Giveaway

Posted in Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Religion, Theology by Tom Shelton on May 1, 2009

They are having a book giveaway over at The Lighthearted Calvinist.  The book is a commentary on Revelation.  If you are interested, click here and submit an entry.