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A Valid Faith
2008-03-19 16:33:00 In a world of many faiths, many beliefs about many different things, and in particular a culture that simply requires belief in absolutely anything whatsoever as the only requisite for a hope of heaven or wherever it is you might like to be going, one thing glaringly stands out: the validity of your beliefs. Lets cut ... More About: Faith , Thoughts
Speaking the Word of God
2008-03-19 01:26:00 While studying hermeneutics today, the Doctrine of Inspiration in particular, I was profoundly struck with the weightiness of the reality of such a Doctrine. I suppose, while whole-heartedly affirming the doctrine, that I fail often to have a simple awe for this idea: that God has spoken. The omnipotent, omniscient, holy, creator God has spoken. More ... More About: Word , Thoughts , Hermeneutics , Speaking
Guarding Truth
2008-03-17 12:08:00 Since beginning the study of Hermeneutics , one thing has struck me as extremely important. In acquiring a brief overview of the history of Hermeneutics, it has appeared as a dire necessity for the truth to be guarded and protected. It does not only need to be protected by us, but also from us. While there ... More About: Truth , Thoughts
Running with a full cup
2008-03-12 17:41:00 I heard a quoteable statement in a sermon on contentment by Curt Arend and thought I would share. “In order to carry a full cup, one must walk very carefully.” You can listen to the sermon here: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp ?SID=3270702454 More About: Running , Quotes , Comments , Full
Starting Again
2008-03-12 00:35:00 I have once again begun to embark on furthering my understanding of and ability to handle the Word of God. Sadly, I have already acquired a Bachelors Degree in Theology, however I am quite certain that the validity of the honor bestowed by this glorified piece of papyrus is marred. So here we go again, ... More About: Comments
Did you have a good week?
2008-02-03 02:29:00 For some strange reason I was thinking about this phrase this morning and have come to a conclusion about it. I do not see that it is a useful question for the people of God. When I ask someone this question, what am I really asking them? I realize that questions such as this one are ... More About: Thoughts , Week , Good
John Bunyan: Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
2008-02-02 01:35:00 I have begun listening to this audio book and have been thoroughly enjoying it. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who has struggled, or does struggle, with assurance. We should always be wary of a false sense of assurance, but we should also be wary of a false lack of assurance. John Bunyan was ... More About: Books , Audio , Chief , Grace
A Response to ?Should Homeschoolers Teach Logic??
2008-01-26 06:15:00 I have been considering how to address this article at some length now. I think I have arrived at the conclusion that my main desire will be to address the issues raised in the article plainly, but with as much kindness as possible and in as few words as possible. That being said, ... More About: Articles , Homeschoolers , Thoughts , Comments , Logic
Our Great Consolation
2008-01-22 13:28:00 Here is a short compilation someone put together of Paul Washer bringing some encouraging words. Make sure you visit http://upp.mypodcast.com for more Paul Washer stuff. More About: Audio , Great
I am the light of the world.
2008-01-20 22:22:00 Forgive me for not having a blog full of fresh thoughts on every post. I tend to think about things for several weeks at a time and continue to draw parallels between two seemingly separate thoughts. So, forgive me if this is some of yesterday’s manna. I have been considering John MacArthur’s sermon, as ... More About: World , Thoughts , The World , Light , Scriptures
Has America Been Abandoned?
2008-01-14 21:59:00 I listened to a sermon from the National Day of Prayer given by Dr. John MacArthur . Definitely gives a needed reality check. You can listen to most of it here: Part 1: http://www.digg.com/podcasts/Focus_on_the _Family_2/457388 Part 2: http://www.digg.com/podcasts/Focus_on_the _Family_2/458280 You can buy the full sermon from Grace To You So what do you think? Does America as a nation bare the marks of having been ... More About: Audio , Comments , Sermons
Debate: Is Islam a Religion of Peace?
2008-01-11 15:34:00 I have been listening to this debate this morning. http://www.answeringmuslims.com/2008/01/s am-shamoun-vs-nadir-ahmed-is-islam.html Strictly from a debating perspective, I find it sad that despite the warning in the beginning against a few particular logical fallacies, Nadir Ahmed wholeheartedly agrees with this warning and then turns around and does that very thing. He simply points the finger back at Christianity and ... More About: Religion , Islam , Peace , Debate , Religion of Peace
Scripture For Meditation #2: Our Cause For Joy
2008-01-07 14:10:00 No time to talk about it right this second. Psalm 33 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Verse 21 particularly stands out to me. The reason we ... More About: Meditation , Scripture , Scriptures
The Battle Against Complacency
2007-12-31 23:37:00 In the 1600’s and 1700’s to survive to old age was much rarer than it is today. Dr. John Owen, who lived about 67 years had 11 children and all but one died in early childhood. It is that thought he outlived the only daughter that survived to adulthood as well. Jonathan Edwards took his ... More About: Battle
Jonathan Edwards Unpublished Essay on the Trinity
2007-12-29 04:54:00 Jonathan Edwards Unpublished Essay on the Trinity More About: Jonathan , The Trinity
Scripture for Meditation #1
2007-12-27 17:07:00 Psalm 49 7 Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, 8 for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, 9 that he should live on forever and never see the pit. Just taking it at face value, this scripture openly declares the necessity of Christ’s divinity. This is why Christ is so much ... More About: Meditation , Scripture , Scriptures
Scripture Saturation
2007-12-27 16:00:00 I am very appreciative of the great efforts put forth by those who have put together the ESV translation and all the free resources they have labored to make available. I came across this one today and I hope it will be profitable to you as well. If you are one of those people who’s ... More About: Audio , Bible , Scripture , Scriptures
Put Christ Back in Christmas?
2007-12-26 00:28:00 I am not sure that he was actually in Christ mas to begin with. For those who are celebrating this day, I would ask today that you would take a few minutes and reflect on why you celebrate. I do not necessarily mean the motives of your heart, but rather what mandate you have received to do ... More About: Articles , Thoughts , Back
Prosperity gospel: Not the Gospel!
2007-12-24 23:49:00 Possessions 2 Corinthians 12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Philippians 4:11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine ... More About: Video , Gospel , John Piper , Prosperity , Prosperity Gospel
Contend for the Faith: Being Biblical
2007-12-24 23:23:00 A few of the comments I made regarding fundamentalism have stirred me up a bit. I am reminded of the incredible importance of having a proper view of the scripture. Really, our view of the scripture is the primary issue. If we do not have a proper view of the scripture it will ultimately result ... More About: Faith , The Faith , Biblical
Blank Bible
2007-12-23 00:00:00 Jonathan Edwards disassembled his Bible and inserted a blank page between each page. He then sewed it back together. Here are some others who have done the same. These are very cool. Blank Bibes
Contend for the Faith: Understanding Legalism
2007-12-22 20:44:00 I have been hearing a bit of buzz around some other blogs about legalism, as well as a talk I had with an acquaintance recently and so I felt like I should address it briefly. There seems to be some confusion as to what exactly constitutes legalism. There are some who indicate that legalism is the ... More About: Faith , The Faith , Understanding
Prayer and Scripture Meditation
2007-12-22 02:17:00 There is a good series by Donald Whitney on Family Life Today that can be found here. Donald Whitney is the author of the famous book “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life”. I found the practicality of the series refreshing, especially being prone to go to one extreme or the other, either not reading my Bible ... More About: Audio , Meditation , Prayer , Thoughts , Scripture
R. C. Sproul: The Holiness of God
2007-12-21 17:05:00 A nice little sermon on the holiness of God, attempting to capture the awe and majesty of the Lord. The Holiness of God While it is not quite as utterly shocking and terrifying as Paul Washer’s sermon on The Holiness of God, it is very good. More About: Audio
Book Review: The Pictorial Primer
2007-12-19 16:32:00 I picked this up on sale for my son who is not quite ready for it but will be soon. This is a compilation of 2 reading primers from the mid-1800’s oiginally published by the American Tract Society. One is a simple but clever ... More About: Family , Education , Books , Book Review , Pictorial
A foundation of family-based worship
2007-12-18 19:23:00 There is no question of God’s intent for his people: We are to be a people who worship with our lives. Not just a few minutes on Sunday, and while we listen to “Christian” radio on the way to work. No, much more than that. Every day, in all we do. In our homes and ... More About: Video , Family , Foundation , Worship , Dati
The beauty of Holiness
2007-12-17 19:44:00 That is how the KJV puts it at least. The ESV renders it slightly differently: Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. And: Psalm 96:9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;tremble before him, all the earth! I found it rather inspiring this morning, while listening ... More About: Beauty , Holiness
You passed the humility test!?
2007-12-17 04:04:00 Don’t count on it. I received a comment on the humility test that I thought was worth addressing with an additional post. I hope that there is no indication in that post from me that I have done even remotely well on the humility test (which I do not think that is what you were saying, Chris). ... More About: Thoughts , Comments , Test , Pride , Humility
The Humility Test
2007-12-16 22:53:00 Since I was still battling the dregs of laryngitis this morning, we did not make the trip to church. Not being able to participate in corporate worship, we enjoyed an extended family worship time. When I considered that we normally get 2 hours of formal Biblical instruction per week (on Sunday), I did not feel ... More About: Thoughts , Test , Pride , Humility , Scriptures
Valley of Vision
2007-12-15 22:05:00 If your unfamiliar with the collection of Puritan prayers, Valley of Vision , I ran across it here. These prayers contain such a humble and surrendered spirit that is not much seen in American Christianity these days. Enjoy these precious jewels. NOTE: I do not necessarily support or promote any of the views depicted by that website. ... More About: Books , Prayer |
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