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Monthly Archives: March 2013
What is Holy Saturday?
The Passion Week provides vast theological emotions for the people of God. Palm Sunday commences with the entrance of a divine King riding on a donkey. He comes in ancient royal transportation. That royal procession concludes with a Crucified Messiah … Continue reading
Posted in Augustine, Ecclesiology, Economics, Education, Eschatology, Ethics, Exhortation, Hebrews, History, Holy Saturday, Kingdom, Lent, News/Politics, Politics, Resurrection, Seminary Notes, Sermon Notes, Trinity, Triumphal Entry, Typology/Symbolism/Biblical Parallels, What a Day!, Word/Sacrament
Tagged Alexander Shmemann, Blessed Sabbath, Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands, Creation, Genesis, Genesis 2:2, Good Friday, grave, Holy Saturday, Jesus Christ, new creation, new day, new hour, new life, new work, Orthodox, risen today, tomb
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Music for this Blessed Good Friday
Christ is not a third party inserted between an angry God and sinful humanity; he is the God who was wronged embracing humanity on the cross. —Miroslav Volf
Posted in Good Friday Homily, Music
Tagged bach, Classical Music, Good Friday, Have Mercy, music, Sacred Music, St. Matthew's Passion
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Originally posted on Resurrectio et Vita:
Delivered at Providence Church…a service with Christ Church in Pace, Fl Prayer: May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, our Rock, and…
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Maundy Thursday Homily
People of God, this is Maundy Thursday. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin mandatum which refers to the “commandment” that our Lord gave to His disciples“to love one another.” This short section in John’s Gospel is right in … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday Meditation
Maundy Thursday comes from the Latin Mandatum. The word comes from Jesus’ command on the Last Supper to love one another just as He loved them (Lk. 24). The message of love is very much central to the Gospel message. Evangelicals are all too … Continue reading
Posted in Maundy Thursday, Preaching, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Service/Ministry
Tagged church, community, Lord's Supper, love, mandatum, Maundy Thursday, new commandment, new creation, Resurrection, Supper, theme, tomb
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The Increasing Boldness of Atheism in the Academic World
Atheism has become increasingly bold in her declarations and actions over the years. The atheist star, Madylin O’ Hair, who thrived with her vicious condemnation of Biblical Christianity in the 70’s and 80’s has birthed a new generation of God-hating … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Unbelievable!, War
Tagged argument, atheism, boldness, Florida Atlantic University, TAG, there is no God
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Collect of the Day: Monday in Holy Week
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none … Continue reading
John Frame on Theology as Application
Theology is the application of the Word by persons to the world and to all areas of human life. We need theology not because there is something wrong with the Bible, an improper form perhaps, but because there is something … Continue reading
The Passion Week
“Jesus proceeded toward his holy passion to consummate the mystery of our salvation. The Word had come down from heaven to raise us from the depths of sin. He marched to this destiny without flags and banners, without knives and … Continue reading
Riding on a Donkey
The Concordia Journal observes that John is using the donkey as key in this text. The donkey pointed to the Passion Week. The donkey, though used as kingly transportation in the Solomonic days, was also a symbol of peace. He … Continue reading
Pastoral Meditation on God’s Justice for the Season of Lent
We treasure by our very nature as new creation beings (II Cor. 5) the justice of God upon injustice. We are imprecational beings. The Psalms are given for and to us for a particular reason. They are our prayers. They … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Exhortation, Psalms, Quotes, War
Tagged Faithfulness, Grace, Imprecation, Justice, Mercy, psalms, war
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Exhortation: Remembering the Works of Yahweh
In Isaiah 43, Yahweh, the Covenant Lord, says that He is making something new. He is re-creating the world. He proves that by making a way in the wilderness and making rivers run through the desert. Why would God perform … Continue reading
Communion Meditation: Restructuring our Spiritual Anatomy
The stone given for the sake of the world was despised and rejected. But that stone is that without which nothing can be built: no kingdom, no priesthood, and no life. Jesus is the true stone. He is the foundation … Continue reading
Posted in Communion Meditation
Tagged communion, eucharistic meditation, Lord's Supper
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The Trinity and Social Theory
Karen Kilby sees some dangers in using the Trinity as an analogy or model for social theory. She is concerned that the dominance of one particular model over others can actually prove harmful. She opines that once we view the … Continue reading
We Need New Ears and Eyes
I began my day reading through Jim Jordan’s magnum opus, Through New Eyes. Jim is a dear friend and we have worked together for three years (09-11). I have literally read and listened to hundreds of articles, sermons, & lessons. If Jim … Continue reading
Posted in James Jordan, Psalms, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts
Tagged Bible, Body, books, church, communion, Culture, eschatology, faith, God, Hermeneutics, James B. Jordan, Jesus, love, Narrative, politics, psalms, Scriptures, Through New Eyes
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Restoration and Redemption: A Sermon on the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32
Tomorrow at Providence I will be preaching through one of the most famous texts in the New Testament Scriptures. The story in Luke 15 centers on the interaction of the father with his two sons. These interactions carry on not … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons/Lent
Tagged Father, Luke 15, merciful god, personal invitation, Prodigal Son, religion, testament scriptures
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The Joy of Christian Roaring
As Jim Jordan makes his way to his piano bench, he looks at us and with youthful excitement asks: “Are you ready to roar?” We all exclaim with one voice Roaaaaarr! It seems rather infantile, but in reality we are made … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged and Afflicted, Psalm 148, Psalm 22, Psalm 45, Psalm 98, Psalm-Roar, Stricken Smitten
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Communion Meditation: Welcoming Us at His Table
For those redeemed by the Word of Yahweh and brought into covenant with Him through their baptisms, this table offers no gloom; in Christ you have light, which means full joy and participation in the activities of the light. The … Continue reading
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O’Reilly’s Interview with Robert Jeffress
Over at Kuyperian Commentary, I wrote about the O’Reilly/Jeffress discussion on the historicity of Adam and Eve.
Posted in Kuyperian Commnetary
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Exhortation: Walking Dead
The Lenten Season causes us to consider that not everything is made right; that relationships are broken; that restoration is difficult. We walk in truth, but we walk knowing that we have died in Christ. This means that we do … Continue reading
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Preaching and the Prodigal Son
I often sit at my desk on Monday morning after a tiring and refreshing Sunday, and say to myself “Here I go again!” I just finished preaching and leading a liturgical service the day before, fellowshiped in the afternoon, and on … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Luke, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Reflections
Tagged Calf, celebration, Elder Brother, Exodus, Father, Fatted Calf, Feast, First, Food, Israel, joy, Last, Lent, Luke, Luke 15, N.T. Wright, Preaching, Prodigal Son, ring, Son
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Communion Meditation: Food Factions
The topic of food is one that comes up quite often in this season of Lent. Providence Church believes fasting is biblical, but we have not issued a fast for the Church. So we have not approved any any practice … Continue reading
Posted in Communion Meditation
Tagged bread and wine, communion, Eucharist, Exhortation, Food, Lent, Lord's Supper, meditation
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Why Most Christians Should Use Facebook!
It is likely that you are a Facebook user. In fact, over one billion people are on Facebook. And of course, it is likely that you are reading this article because a friend linked to it on their Facebook page. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Links, Pictures, Politics, Prayers, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Tolle Lege, Update
Tagged audio, Christians, Facebook, FB, friends, Like, love, Media, photos, pictures, Search, status, Technology, Unlike, Update, use, using facebook, using media
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The Progressive Steps of the Written Word of God
Only the written word of God, confidingly followed in the progressive steps of its advance, can lead the weakest or the wisest into the deep blessedness of the life that is in Christ, and into the final glory of the … Continue reading
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Exhortation: Church Covenant Series, Part IV
We come to the fourth part of our Church Covenant, which states: We will reject all heretical beliefs and practices, using Scripture as our final authority. This is a strong statement with profound repercussions. We are asking as a Church … Continue reading
Posted in Exhortation
Tagged authority, Bible, church covenant, Exhortation, faith, godliness, love, Providence Church, structure
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