Theology Must lay the Foundation—in Everything.
And, therefore, I shall presume to tell you, by the way, that it is a grand error, and of dangerous consequence in Christian academies, (pardon the censure from one so unfit to pass it, seeing the necessity of the case commandeth it,) that they study the creature before the Redeemer, and set themselves to physics, and metaphysics, and mathematics, before they set themselves to theology; whereas, no man that hath not the vitals of theology, ...
Theology Must lay the Foundation—in Everything.
And, therefore, I shall presume to tell you, by the way, that it is a grand error, and of dangerous consequence in Christian academies, (pardon the censure from one so unfit to pass it, seeing the necessity of the case commandeth it,) that they study the creature before the Redeemer, and set themselves to physics, and metaphysics, and mathematics, before they set themselves to theology; whereas, no man that hath not the vitals of theology, ...
Sean Penn, Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage.
Recently at the Academy Awards, Sean Penn was Awarded as the best actor in his performance in the movie Milk. The movie Milk, for those of you not familiar, is an adaptation of Harvey Milk's life. In essence it was one of the pivotal events that led to the "open acceptance" of homosexuality in the United States of America. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJOT7CHO94 I wonder how the majority of the Christian world would respond to the statements made by Mr. ...
Sean Penn, Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage.
Recently at the Academy Awards, Sean Penn was Awarded as the best actor in his performance in the movie Milk. The movie Milk, for those of you not familiar, is an adaptation of Harvey Milk's life. In essence it was one of the pivotal events that led to the "open acceptance" of homosexuality in the United States of America. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJOT7CHO94 I wonder how the majority of the Christian world would respond to the statements made by Mr. ...
Why is it?!—No Fear of God.
Why is it that, today, the masses are so utterly unconcerned about spiritual and eternal things, and that they are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God? Why is it that even on the battlefields multitudes were so indifferent to their soul's welfare? Why is it that defiance of Heaven is becoming more open, more blatant, more daring? The answer is, Because "There is no fear of God before their eyes" (Rom. 3:18). Again; why ...
Why is it?!—No Fear of God.
Why is it that, today, the masses are so utterly unconcerned about spiritual and eternal things, and that they are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God? Why is it that even on the battlefields multitudes were so indifferent to their soul's welfare? Why is it that defiance of Heaven is becoming more open, more blatant, more daring? The answer is, Because "There is no fear of God before their eyes" (Rom. 3:18). Again; why ...
Why Should We Pray? Why Pray at All?
It is my last work to try to show WHY THIS PRIVILEGE SHOULD BE SO OBTAINED. This extraordinary power of prayer—why is it given to those who abide in Christ? May what I have to say encourage you to make the glorious attempt to win this pearl of great price! Why is it, that by abiding in Christ and having His Words abide in us, we get to this liberty and prevalence in prayer?I answer, ...
Why Should We Pray? Why Pray at All?
It is my last work to try to show WHY THIS PRIVILEGE SHOULD BE SO OBTAINED. This extraordinary power of prayer—why is it given to those who abide in Christ? May what I have to say encourage you to make the glorious attempt to win this pearl of great price! Why is it, that by abiding in Christ and having His Words abide in us, we get to this liberty and prevalence in prayer?I answer, ...
God Never Saved any Man for being a Preacher.
I mentioned a week ago that I've been going through Richard Baxter's book The Reformed Pastor. I've so far learned much from my reading, in so much that I want to share some of them with you. I am persuaded that Richard Baxter's words in his book (or to me so far it seems like a rather elongated sermon) would find homage to the hearts of every Christian, as we are called to be, in a ...
God Never Saved any Man for being a Preacher.
I mentioned a week ago that I've been going through Richard Baxter's book The Reformed Pastor. I've so far learned much from my reading, in so much that I want to share some of them with you. I am persuaded that Richard Baxter's words in his book (or to me so far it seems like a rather elongated sermon) would find homage to the hearts of every Christian, as we are called to be, in a ...
Theology in Gospel Proclamation?!
Pastor Jim put it so plainly in this clip about the importance of theology in Gospel proclamation. Because in the final analysis of the issue, a Gospel call devoid of theological thought, of true Biblical thought, can not help anyone. Can not save anyone. Should it not be the normative Christian thinking to base all things to the Word of God? But why is it, in preaching the most important message in all of Scripture, preaching ...
Theology in Gospel Proclamation?!
Pastor Jim put it so plainly in this clip about the importance of theology in Gospel proclamation. Because in the final analysis of the issue, a Gospel call devoid of theological thought, of true Biblical thought, can not help anyone. Can not save anyone. Should it not be the normative Christian thinking to base all things to the Word of God? But why is it, in preaching the most important message in all of Scripture, preaching ...
“MY Idea of God.”
All matters of truth and reality, today in our modern society, is said to be subjective rather than objective. Relativism is the name of the game. This epistemology is extended to all facets of life. "They can't do it, but you sure can, 'coz you are you. You matter." This sort of thinking, as it is applauded by the modern age, has, over the movement of years and decades, subtly eaten away, slowly but surely, ...
“MY Idea of God.”
All matters of truth and reality, today in our modern society, is said to be subjective rather than objective. Relativism is the name of the game. This epistemology is extended to all facets of life. "They can't do it, but you sure can, 'coz you are you. You matter." This sort of thinking, as it is applauded by the modern age, has, over the movement of years and decades, subtly eaten away, slowly but surely, ...
A Man Truly Bruised Judges Sin the Greatest Evil.
By the bruised here is not meant those that are brought low only by crosses, but such as, by them, are brought to see their sin, which bruises most of all. When conscience is under the guilt of sin, then every judgment brings a report of God's anger to the soul, and all lesser troubles run into this great trouble of conscience for sin. As all corrupt humours run to the diseased and bruised part ...
A Man Truly Bruised Judges Sin the Greatest Evil.
By the bruised here is not meant those that are brought low only by crosses, but such as, by them, are brought to see their sin, which bruises most of all. When conscience is under the guilt of sin, then every judgment brings a report of God's anger to the soul, and all lesser troubles run into this great trouble of conscience for sin. As all corrupt humours run to the diseased and bruised part ...
Is This All Thy Compassion for Lost Sinners?
Lately, I've been struggling to finish a couple of books. Tim Challies' The Guide to Spiritual Discernment, Richard Sibbes' The Bruised Reed and John Owen's Mortification of Sin. A series of circumstances led me to put down those three books for a while and take up a new one, Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor. I was determined that before I get serious, and to make sure if God is really calling me for the great responsibility ...
Is This All Thy Compassion for Lost Sinners?
Lately, I've been struggling to finish a couple of books. Tim Challies' The Guide to Spiritual Discernment, Richard Sibbes' The Bruised Reed and John Owen's Mortification of Sin. A series of circumstances led me to put down those three books for a while and take up a new one, Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor. I was determined that before I get serious, and to make sure if God is really calling me for the great responsibility ...