The fact that God is slow to anger (Neh. 9:17) may lead us to believe that He will occasionally condone sin. God can never condone sin. He can place our sin upon the Lord Jesus and deal with it in death; He can in faithfulness and righteousness reach into a life and cleanse it from all unrighteousness on the basis of His Word (1 John 1:9), but His nature will not permit Him to overlook sin.
For several years radio stations have broadcast the proceedings of court cases. Commonest of these broadcasts have been those of traffic courts, and the principle of such broadcasts has been hotly debated. A Chicago judge spoke out against the practice, quoting some pertinent figures in support of his argument. In one court, of those tried when proceedings were not broadcast, 31.6% were convicted; of those tried during broadcasts, 87.5% were convicted. The average fine when there was no broadcast was $10.63, but when the judge had a radio audience, the average fine was $36.25.
John Knox called Calvin’s Geneva “the most perfect school of Christ that ever was in the earth since the days of the Apostles.” Calvin’s ministry was marked by a commitment to wed deep theological study to an all-of-life experiential godliness. He longed to see sound doctrine established in the hearts of the people, seeking to faithfully carry out the Apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy: “Take heed to yourself and to your doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:16).
Do the wire taps of the AP News agency sound intrusive? Do you feel the IRS tactics with politically conservative groups seem over-reaching? Does the news of Benghazi make you wonder what is up with the government? Does all of this remind you in some way of George Orwell's 1984? Then you will want to hear Jim Boice, R.C. Sproul, David Wells, and Bob Godfrey from the 1984 Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology where they address just these types of issues.
After more than six decades at our historic, four-storied brownstone in Center City Philadelphia, the Alliance moved to nearby Lancaster, PA. While we miss the beauty of the craftsmanship at our old location, this move is an example of our commitment to good stewardship. Our new location is modern and well-equipped for the work we do at the Alliance. Many tasks are simpler and quicker now that we do not have the quirks and inefficiencies of an old home. Contact the Alliance at 600 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 or by phone at 215-546-3696.
