I recently watched the movie version of Lewis’s book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I left entertained but not satisfied; so I decided to read the book again, which is my favorite in the series. After finishing, I see three reasons that the movies fall short of the books.
Author: Bill Isley
Alabama Governor against the Brotherhood of Man
During the celebration of Martin Luther King Day, newly inaugurated Alabama Governor Robert Bentley stated that those who have not accepted Christ as their savior are not his brothers and sisters. The comment raised an … Alabama Governor against the Brotherhood of ManRead more
The Pope and Condoms
There has been a great deal of confusion about Pope Benedict XVI’s recent statements in the book of interviews Light of the World (Ignatius Press, 2010) concerning the morality of using condoms. Actually, what Benedict … The Pope and CondomsRead more
Biblical Realism vs. Evangelical Sugarcoating
The Bible presents life’s evils without sugarcoating them. We gloss over them. Is it any wonder that our faith seems superficial to thinking and feeling unbelievers? Nowhere is this contrast more apparent than in Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus.
Michael Lawrence, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry
Michael Lawrence has written both a fine introduction to biblical theology and also an apologetic for its centrality in the ministry. The work is readable, has helpful reviews throughout, and an annotated bibliography, but will the evangelical church listen?
