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very good advice
Tom Ascol has printed a letter from John Newton to a pastor about to issue a written refutation of doctrinal error. Mr. Newton encourages the recipient to consider at least three areas before he puts pen to paper. CONSIDER YOUR … Continue reading
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Tagged christian love, doctrinal refutation, founders ministries blog, john newton, refutation, tom ascol
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the importance of Bible Study
I had a question this week about why we need to spend time studying theology. My answer was that a right view of God is necessary when a storm comes into our lives and destroys something. At that point of … Continue reading
more on harsh language
Here is Doug Wilson’s response to the arguments put forward by Nathan Busenitz that I referenced earlier today. Here is Doug’s response to Nathan’s third argument which was definitely the best one he had: 3. And last, Busenitz presents what … Continue reading
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Tagged harsh language, jesus, John Piper, mark driscoll, teaching
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Tough Language
Why did John Piper invite Mark Driscoll to address the topic of harsh language in preaching at the power of words national conference? Let him tell you. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38tv1AVnRY&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Nathan Busenitz who has more to say on the … Continue reading
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Tagged harsh language, John Piper, mark driscoll, power of words, sarcasm
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Jesus and politics
here is a helpful reminder from Timmy Brister: Those of us who profess allegiance to Jesus Christ cannot allow Him to be painted in colors of blue or red. Furthermore, we cannot allow ourselves to be identified with a political … Continue reading
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Tagged community organizer, election 2008, jesus, King of kings, lamb of God
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two views of the world
Tim Challies has an interesting post up taking the position that there are basically two views of the world. Here, I will let him explain: There are essentially two ways that humans can understand the world. The first way is … Continue reading
one more thing
this bit of the Miami Herald opinion piece quoted below must also be addressed: Evangelicals divorce, do drugs, drink alcohol, have sex outside marriage, have abortions — you name it, they do it, at the same rates as everyone else. … Continue reading
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Tagged children of light, choices, differences, pornography, sin, testimony
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What he said III
Here is another installment in an ongoing series of things that have been said and can’t be said better by me. This one fits in nicely with the post regarding persuasion below. charles spurgeon on the gospel: “The gospel is … Continue reading
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Tagged adrian warnock, charles spurgeon, explanation, gospel, persuasion, reason
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persuasion
Paul said that since we know what it means to fear God, we seek to persuade men. Then he said, “we implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” In his earlier letter to the same group he … Continue reading
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Tagged edification, grace, persuasion, preaching, teaching, todd hiestand
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discipline and bitterness
Here are some thoughts about dealing with hard discipline and avoiding bitterness. It is wise counsel for all of us. You must approach tough experiences with maturity and demonstrate a humble and teachable attitude. The season of suffering is meant … Continue reading
do we tolerate sin?
Ligonier has a book review of Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate (NavPress, 2007) by Jerry Bridges. Tragically, the idea of sin has disappeared in many churches, and where the concept remains, it is sometimes deflected. In other words, … Continue reading
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Tagged ezekiel, faith, respectable sins, sin, tolerance of sin, trust
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why government?
Pulpit Magazine has a two part series from Nathan Williams on why God put government in place. here is the introduction to the series. With the Democratic National Convention being held last week, and the Republican National Convention being held … Continue reading
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Tagged christian response to government, church, government, role of government
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two views on abortion
compare the two videos posted by Timmy Brister. I think they are talking past each other a little bit, but the core framework for each is different enough that I don’t know how they could ever agree. Piper talks about … Continue reading
Keller on belief
from the Resurgence Blog, here is a Tim Keller talk to the employees of Google about why it makes sense to believe in God. It is an hour long. I am up to 39 minutes and have loved it all … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, belief, dawkins, harris, hitchens, philosophy, tim keller
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Resurgence Blog
Resurgence has redesigned their website with a new joint blog. Added to the blogroll over to the right. Here is a recent post from Mark Driscoll about the importance of studying in a christian’s life. Good stuff and here is … Continue reading
Role of singing and speaking in worship
Here is another video promoting the upcoming Desiring God conference on the power of words. This one relates to the role of singing in the worship service. Good stuff [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eGnFxS1DfQ&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Desiring God via the Ramblin’ Pastor Man. … Continue reading
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Tagged bob kauflin, desiring god, mark driscoll, paul tripp, power of words, worship in preaching, worship in song
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more on marriage
This quick post is an update to the one below it to give a little more context. The angst described in this article has been felt by every person married more than a week. That is why the article strikes … Continue reading
part of the tension
I seek to live in the tension (see my “about” page). the main tension we live in is the tension between our responsibility for our actions and God’s sovereignty. The intersection at this point is a profound mystery that belongs … Continue reading
Jon Bloom on Hebrews 12
Is God punishing me? that is the question we sometimes ask when things aren’t going well. Jon Bloom takes a look at Hebrews 12 and concludes: These saints were not to interpret their painful experiences as God’s angry punishment for … Continue reading
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Tagged charles spurgeon, discipline, grace, holiness, love, martin luther, mercy, pain, randy alcorn
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fathers
The Henry Institute has a new essay up on the importance of fathers in all of our lives. It is well worth a few minutes of your time. Very sad, but necessary for us dads to hear and reflect upon. … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, father, fatherhood, god, heavenly father, presence
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thought for the day
Part of the quote from Todd B’s site. Tolerance is rightly seen as a virtue. But today what is often implied by the word is relativism, thinly disguised under the positive connotations of the word tolerance. If you do not … Continue reading
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Tagged conform, culture, pressure, relativism, sanctification, tolerance
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harsh language
here is Mark Driscoll talking briefly about the use of harsh language in the Bible. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUwO1i4ImPA&hl=en&fs=1] Hat tip to Joe Thorn.
a new book
Mark Driscoll has a new book out explaining difficult theological words. (words, by the way, that the ESV generally uses, which is one of the reasons that I use it.) I wish that I could embed the video, but every … Continue reading
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Tagged illustration, mark driscoll, narrative, teaching, theology
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