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The Heart of Sin & Salvation
John Stott: The concept of substitution may be said to lie at the heart of both sin and salvation. For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, cross, john stott, penal substitutionary atonement, salvation, sin, wrath
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100 Things I Am Thankful For
As I was spending time in scripture and prayer this morning (been trucking through James very slowly and profitably), I began to thank God for His gifts to me. The more I prayed, the more overwhelmed I became; not in … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Why Bother With Church Membership? A great overview on what I think is one of the most needed doctrines in the church today. “‘Where is church membership in the Bible?’ This is a question I am frequently asked. The short … Continue reading
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Beware of Church Hoppers
Mez McConnell, a church planting pastor in Scotland and founder of the church planting ministry 20Schemes, gives some good advice to pastors and church planters concerning a certain type of church folk called church hoppers: These are the people that … Continue reading
The Pastor I Hope to Be
I am not a novel reader by practice, but I know it’d be good for my soul. So, in an effort to cultivate, I recently picked up a book that a good friend, lover of literature, fantastic wife/mommy, and gifted … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
God Actually Spoke to Me. A story of a man who heard the voice of God. Mizzou & a More Excellent Way. An amazing story demonstrating the power of the gospel and the hope of true reconciliation. “This gentleman started … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, bible, bible study, church membership, complementarianism, faith, imprecatory psalms, pastor, pastoral ministry, revelation, terrorism, tragedy, youth ministry
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The Beat of a Different Drum
Have you ever wondered why Christians are so weird? Vance Havner: I have read of a parade of boys in which everyone was in step except one youngster. It was discovered that under his coat he carried a transistor radio … Continue reading
10 Questions to Ask About Your Marriage
Kevin DeYoung recently posted ten questions he thought every married person could ask to assess the health of their marriage. They are money. Read and heed: 1. Do you pray together? 2. Do you still notice each other? 3. Do … Continue reading
This Would Change Everything
It is easy to believe a doctrine in our head, but not really hold tightly to it with our hearts. It’s easy for us to say that Jesus is the supreme treasure above all the world, but ten seconds later … Continue reading
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Tagged attributes, doctrine, god, jc ryle, omnipresence, theology
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God Builds By Tearing Down
Why does it seem like God gives me the opposite of what I need? Richard Sibbes answers: God often works by contraries: when he means to give victory, he will allow us to be hinder at first; when he means … Continue reading
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Tagged christian growth, holiness, richard sibbes, Sanctification, suffering
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