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John Mark Reynolds, 2004 I am reading about Delphi and the religious system there. I have been to Delphi, the religious center of the Classical world, twice. Both times my spirit was deeply troubled even as I stood in one of the most staggeringly beautiful spots on the planet. Delphi is in the midst of…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. I am reminded by the folk at America’s best magazine, Touchstone, that C.S. Lewis published a famous “top ten list” of the books which most influenced his life. Let me take a shot at this and request other lists from readers. I am not listing the best books or the books…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Amazon.com: Books: The Pilgrim’s Regress: An Allegorical Apology for Christianity Reason and Romanticism My other “fun” read this weekend was rereading The Pilgrim’s Regress. This is a book that I have read about four times. The first time I was a pre-teen who read it for the story. I was dimly…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Amazon.com: Books: City of Angels (Shannon Saga, 1) Who is the best airport read in America? My pick is James Scott Bell. He is a compelling writer who gets to the point. I have been a fan from his first, the thoughtful and funny Darwin Conspiracy. The Shannon Saga shows a…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Biola has a first rate Conservatory, that deserves even more money and support. I have had great pleasure at many fine concerts. However, today Torrey Music Club put on a worship service I enjoyed more than any other event I have attended in a long while. Too often in our culture…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. What does it means when Paul commands us to rejoice in Philippians? I think “joy” is being in Christ. Dante calls it “trans-humanization.” Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit comes and places His seed within us. We are slowly transformed following our legal acquittal of guilt. Rejoicing is the appropriate response…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. St. John Chrysostom: HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: “But of that Fountain we cannot say this; how much soever a man draw, It continues undiminished.” We serve a God who is never tired, never broke, and never in need. He is the good Father who has unlimited resources to help…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Dante class is ended. Both sections finished their work tonight. We concluded by reading Canto XXXIII aloud. I thank God for the wonderful students in Torrey. It is an honor to even sit in the same room with them on nights like tonight when we are working together. The most profound…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. NPNF2-04. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters (xvi.ii.xi)We are seeing a new thing at Biola: a combination of the power of the Holy Spirit with deep theological and philosophical reflection. A sane experience of power and a passionate knowledge of God is rare. That is God’s call and we are beginning to…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Generic Hebrew University (GHU Cares!) Office of the Vice-President for Faculty Development To: Daniel, Department of Prophecy RE: Your latest book (Daniel) I would like to make a few comments about your latest book. I hope you can receive them in the helpful spirit in which they are intended. I fear…

John Mark Reynolds, 2004. Is “intelligent design” Christian? Some good folk worry about associating a scientific theory with “religion.” One need not believe in ID to be a Christian. Some people who believe in ID are Christians and some are not. I would believe in ID (on Platonic grounds) if I were not a Christian.…