Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Psalter and Its Purposes

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Uri Brito

With the resurgence of the psalms in many evangelicals circles, I thought I’d re-state some basic themes of the psalms and a couple of thoughts on how they can be used. As a general introduction, the Psalter offers its rich … Continue reading →

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One Additional Thought on Paedocommunion

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Uri Brito

Children belong at the table. I have argued for a decade that children of the covenant are recipients of all the covenant benefits. One significant benefit is the means of grace we call the Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper. Baptism … Continue reading →

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Exhortation: Good vs. Evil

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Uri Brito

The harsh reality of this fallen world sometimes causes us to lose hope of its restoration. The mass murders at the Gosnell abortion facility—which biblically is not to be differentiated from the actions of any abortion clinic in the country,– … Continue reading →

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Communion Meditation: A Table of Life

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Uri Brito

The promises of the Gospel fill us with joy this morning. It is a tasteful reminder that our Shepherd does not leave us in want. He prepares for us a table in the presence of our enemies, because food is … Continue reading →

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My Sheep Hear My Voice: The Hope of the Addict

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Uri Brito

I just received a book from a man I have never met, but who sought me a few years ago. He had written a book about his journey from addiction to non-addiction. I phrase it in those words because there … Continue reading →

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Gosnell and the Boston Marathon

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Uri Brito

One of the great problems of our society is the problem of prioritization. We have not disciplined ourselves. We have a disjointed hierarchy. Since this is the case we walk around limping as a culture. Christians, the architects of society, have a … Continue reading →

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A Prayer Concerning the Events at the Boston Marathon

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Uri Brito

Most Gracious Lord, Holy and Blessed be Your Name forever and ever. History tells us that evil exists. The bombing at the Boston Marathon is a reminder that the effects of sin live on in this world. And in moments … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Jonathon Sutton

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Uri Brito

Read the Obituary written by Caleb Sutton His name was Jonathon Sutton. He was one of the rare ones. His gentle spirit was captivating. His soft smile and joyful disposition were contagious. He loved life and life seemed to return the favor. ALS … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Lectionary Preaching

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Uri Brito

When I arrived at my local congregation in Pensacola we were using the Revised Common Lectionary. The RCL is a fine Lectionary and provides a wonderful tour of the Scriptures in a three year cycle. But as time went on … Continue reading →

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Dave Hunt Dies

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Uri Brito

I had the opportunity to meet Dave Hunt on a couple of occasions. I sat attentively in one of his talks where he opposed Calvinism. If my memory serves me right, he said something like this: I was amazed at … Continue reading →

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The Brothers Karamazov and the Apostle Thomas

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Uri Brito

In the compelling narrative of The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevsky  elaborates a little, but beautifully on Thomas’ encounter with our Lord: The Apostle Thomas said that he would not believe till he saw, but when he did see he said, “My Lord and my God!” … Continue reading →

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O Sons and Daughters Let Us Sing!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Uri Brito

O fil­ii et fil­i­ae (O Sons and Daughters) by Jean Tiss­er­and is a 16th century hymn later translated from Latin into English. It is a fitting hymn for this Second Sunday of Easter when liturgically the Church addresses Thomas’ encounter with the … Continue reading →

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He Breathed on them

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Uri Brito

Calvin writes about our Lord’s commissioning of his disciples in John 20: “And, indeed, to govern the Church of God, to carry the embassy of eternal salvation, to erect the kingdom of God on earth, and to raise men to … Continue reading →

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Bring Out the Champagne! The Party Has Just Begun!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Uri Brito

Easter is gone, right? Actually Easter has just begun! The Easter Season lasts for 50 days. It is glorified in the PENT-ecost season. According to the Christian Calendar, Easter lasts until May 19th (Pentecost Sunday). But didn’t we spend ourselves … Continue reading →

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John Piper’s First Day of Not Being a Pastor Anymore

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Uri Brito

The well-known Baptist minister, John Piper, has officially stepped down from Bethlehem Baptist Church. His long career, and his plethora of books have been a source of tremendous delight for many in the evangelical world. In this short post, he offers his … Continue reading →

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On the Death of Bonhoeffer

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Uri Brito

The doctor who witnessed Bonhoeffer’s execution described it this way: Early the next morning, April 9, Bonhoeffer, Wilhelm Canaris, Hans Oster, and four fellow conspirators were hanged at the extermination camp of Flossenbürg. The camp doctor, who had to witness the executions, … Continue reading →

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