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theology in church?
Yesterday Todd Burus put up a post regarding his church’s general lack of receptivity to learning deeper theological points. let him explain what he means: As someone who teaches frequently across several ages in the church, probably the largest complaint … Continue reading
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Tagged arguments in church, conflict, exposition, scripture, teaching, theology
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another thought for the day
Charles Spurgeon from Reformation 21: “Winter in the soul is by no means a comfortable season, and if it be upon thee just now it will be very painful to thee; but there is this comfort, namely, that the Lord … Continue reading
More Pursuit of God
another quote from Tozer’s first chapter that precedes the one I mentioned below by a few sentences says: The continuous and unembarrassed interchange of love and thought between God and the soul of the redeemed man is the throbbing heart … Continue reading
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Tagged A.W. Tozer, communion with God, confession, david, Psalm 32
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the pursuit of God
In our men’s Bible study on Tuesday mornings we have started the book The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. On page 14 of my copy, Mr. Tozer says this: This intercourse between God and the soul is known to … Continue reading
what is christmas?
love this video. That’s Christmas! from andy pearce on Vimeo. hat tip to Adrian Warnock
thought for the day
here is a cheerful thought for the day from the Ikonograph. The ironic thing here is that we don’t grow unless we hurt. Pain makes us evaluate what it is we cling to, and God wants to teach us to … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, growth, ikonograph, maturation, suffering, trials
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video sunday
John Piper on learning to love God’s sovereignty [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BByHE5o7qMs&hl=en&fs=1] and here he is on the supremacy of Christ [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYGLl0gO1dk&hl=en&fs=1] and a fascinating ten minutes on evangelism. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0tAfrPlNq8&hl=en&fs=1]
we must get this
here again is a link to John MacArthur’s two part message on God and evil. if you only have 25 minutes, then listen to part two only. Unfortunately, the free listening of the message is no longer available. They cost … Continue reading
two views of the gospel
While we are at Ramblin’ Pastor Man’s place, check out his post quoting J.I. Packer on two views of the gospel. Here is the clearest list of the differences that I have yet seen. Go read the conclusion that follows … Continue reading
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Tagged arminianism, calvinism, elect, free will, sovereignty of god
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two lines at once
Ramblin’ Pastor man has several quotes from Charles Spurgeon posted. Go take a look. I especially enjoyed this bit here: Not only are there a few cardinal doctrines, by which we can steer our ship North, South, East, or West, … Continue reading
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Tagged charles spurgeon, dan lowe, election, faith, free will, predestination, ramblin' pastor man, sovereignty of god
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mark dever on the Gospel
here is Mark Dever on the good news of the Gospel. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC7GqBX0feo&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] hat tip to Ramblin’ Pastor Man
what is community?
I have been struggling with what a christian community should really be for almost six years now. Acts 2:42 says that the first church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to prayer, to fellowship and to the breaking of bread. … Continue reading
why talk about money at church
Todd Hiestand has some thoughts about why it is important to talk about money at church. Here is his list. Go read his post for discussion under each item. I’ve become convinced that the church needs to get better at … Continue reading
note to self
here is the Ikonograph describing how he preaches the Gospel to himself. this sounds eminently edifying. Preaching the gospel to myself has served to encourage me in my putting to death the deeds of the flesh, as well as cementing … Continue reading
you gotta close your eyes
a helpful reminder about what is really important. (hint: it ain’t widescreen flat panel T.V.) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb5UHu7ZJsY&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1] hat tip to Vitamin Z
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Tagged don't waste your life, entertainment and comfort, John Piper
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do you know God?
when I put up posts like this and this, I wonder if people have the same struggle that I have had over the years from time to time. that struggle is to find myself learning a lot about our triune … Continue reading
syncretism
Thanks to Al Mohler, I ran across this story from the Leaf Chronicle. Syncetism is the reconciliation/fusion of opposing belief systems. the Leaf Chronicle story talks about Christians using eastern meditation in their devotions. Like many churchgoers in the Bible … Continue reading
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Tagged al mohler, bible, false gods, idolatry, meditation, meditation on the Word, syncretism
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Gospel presentation
I have been speaking about the necessity of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here is an excellent example of a no punches pulled presentation. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZlzDTdSsE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1] hat tip to Timmy Brister.
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Tagged Jesus Christ, king, proclamation, provocations and pantings, the gospel, Timmy Brister
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another Dan Allender quote
Reformissionary has posted another Dan Allender quote from Leading with a Limp. Clearly, I am going to have to get this book. Paul calls leaders not merely to be humble and self-effacing but to be desperate and honest. It is … Continue reading
we must KNOW this Christ
this is the Christ we must know: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moW_x1M-VaU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1] parting question. does the supremacy of Christ recited here give you comfort? or does it provoke some other emotion? Just asking. hat tip to Vitamin Z
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Tagged Jesus Christ, John Piper, sovereignty, supremacy of Christ, the gospel
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a word from Mark Driscoll
here is a word from Mark Driscoll: If you look at porn, have looked at porn, or know someone that looks at porn—download this book, print it out, and read it. This book is now available to download and print … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, affections, desire, free download, mark driscoll, masturbation, porn-again christian, pornography
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shoot the wolves
Many of you may remember Mark Driscoll’s talk at the Desiring God National Conference this year. Item number three in that message is that we have a responsibility to shoot the wolves. As I mentioned here, shooting the wolves means … Continue reading
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Tagged adrian warnock, penal substitutionary atonement, steve chalke, the gospel
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Questions at church?
I don’t watch the show Desperate Housewives so I only have a passing familiarity with it or its characters. But thanks to the Vision Navigator, I saw this clip and it struck a chord with me. watch this right quick … Continue reading
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Tagged al mohler, dangerous housewives, examination, feedback, god, humility, lynette, questions, teaching, understanding, vision navigator
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