Words From the Fire
by R. Albert Mohler Jr. | Book Summary
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Author: R. Albert Mohler Jr.
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Another misunderstanding is that these laws are no longer important for followers of Jesus. However, "as Christians, we read these commandments with the knowledge that, more than anything else, these commandments point to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Understood rightly, these commandments lead, not to our despair that we fall short of them, but to our thankfulness for the gospel of Jesus Christ" (p. 194). |
Albert Mohler, Jr. is the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He regularly writes at AlbertMohler.com, and many know him as the host of The Briefing, a popular news commentary podcast. Mohler is also a regular contributor to televised and printed news.
Mohler has written and published a number of other books. These include: The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down, Culture Shift, and The Conviction to Lead. Mohler is one of the founders of the wildly popular conference Together for the Gospel, held every other year in Louisville, Kentucky.
Many associate Mohler with the recent growth of Reformed theology among younger evangelicals in the United States. He and his wife, Mary, have two adult children and several grandchildren.
Words From the Fire
by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | R. Albert Mohler Jr. |
| Publisher | Moody Publishers |
| Date | 2020 |
| Pages | 200 |
Overview:
The Ten Commandments are the words of God that emerged from the fire of Yahweh's meeting with Moses on the mountain, as recounted in the book of Exodus. For much of secular, modern culture, the Ten Commandments have been viewed as a moral checklist that secures one's entry into the pearly gates of heaven. However, the Ten Commandments are far more than that. They are the loving boundaries set forth by a God who brought His people out of slavery and who is their covenental Father.
Another misunderstanding is that these laws are no longer important for followers of Jesus. However, "as Christians, we read these commandments with the knowledge that, more than anything else, these commandments point to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Understood rightly, these commandments lead, not to our despair that we fall short of them, but to our thankfulness for the gospel of Jesus Christ" (p. 194).
Albert Mohler, Jr. is the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He regularly writes at AlbertMohler.com, and many know him as the host of The Briefing, a popular news commentary podcast. Mohler is also a regular contributor to televised and printed news.
Mohler has written and published a number of other books. These include: The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down, Culture Shift, and The Conviction to Lead. Mohler is one of the founders of the wildly popular conference Together for the Gospel, held every other year in Louisville, Kentucky.
Many associate Mohler with the recent growth of Reformed theology among younger evangelicals in the United States. He and his wife, Mary, have two adult children and several grandchildren.