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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Machen Quotes
In light of a wonderful study this morning on J. Gresham Machen, here are a few quotes from this stalwart of the faith: “Place the lives of children in their formative years, despite the convictions of their parents, under the intimate control … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged biblical worldview, church professions, j gresham machen, laypeople, Machen, quotes, secular vocation, truth of god
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Not something to be exploited…
The well known hymn of Philippians two has been the source of great consternation to the Pauline scholars. What precisely is Paul saying when he says –as our ESV renders– “who, though he was in the form of God, did … Continue reading
Posted in N.T. Wright
Tagged 2:6, Covenant, Hoover, hymns, kenotic, Lightfoot, Lordship, N.T. Wright, Phil. 2:6, philippians, wright
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Avoid the Language of “Already, and Not Yet”
Since I have been deeply involved in the eschatology debate for over ten years, had some of my works published in other eschatology websites, interviewed postmillennial authors, and have been in the healthy business of proselytizing premils to the postmil … Continue reading
Authorship Thoughts
Over the years both in undergraduate and graduate studies I have been exposed to a host of New Testament authorship issues. I have been bombarded with alternative authorship theories on every New Testament book. From Mark to Paul, everything has … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Puritans, Reflections, Reformed Theology
Tagged apostle, authorship, divine inspiration, papyri, Paul, philippians, Romans, spirit, writing
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On the SCOTUS Decision
To read a few brief thoughts on the SCOTUS decision, see my piece at Kuyperian Commentary.
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The Fundamental Mission (N.T. Wright)
His (Jesus) fundamental mission–the reason for his coming into the world–was to accomplish the task which was marked out for Israel, namely, to undo the sin of Adam. In order to achieve this goal, he became human. –N.T. Wright, The … Continue reading
The Ways of God
The ways of God confound the human mind. One would expect a divine finger to snap and create the world instantaneously. But he took his time and artistically prepared his home in six days. One would expect that God would … Continue reading
What to do when I am planning to sin?
A wonderful piece by Ed Welch offers some thoughts on this profound question. Welch writes that there are two patterns: 1. Confess—then ignore. A couple indulges in premarital sex and feels guilty. They confess it to the Lord, and promise God and … Continue reading
A Father’s Day Exhortation
Happy Father’s Day! There is a hunger out there. It is not a hunger for food, money, power; it is a hunger for fathers. This is what Douglas Wilson referred to as “Father Hunger.” Sons and daughters are craving for … Continue reading
Genuine Government
The church must once again become a genuine government, with her own courts, but for this to have any social impact the various churches must recover a genuine commitment to catholicity in practice. James B. Jordan, Sociology of the Church
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How I Have Changed
I spent a couple of hours today chatting with an old friend of mine. He is now a pastor of a Lutheran congregation. He is a fine fellow whom I long to re-acquaint face to face with a pipe and … Continue reading
Posted in Food, John Calvin, John Frame, Lordship, Pastoral Meditation, Peter Leithart, Philosophy, Resurrection, Revivalism, Update, Word/Sacrament
Tagged and wine, God, history, idolatry, water, word
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Book Review: Gods at War: Defeating the Idols that Battle for your Heart by Kyle Idleman
These days I rarely finish a book. I am currently reading through so many books I can barely keep track of which ones. I usually peruse a book, find what I want, and leave it buried in my increasing treasury … Continue reading
Posted in Book Notes, Book Reviews, Humor, Quotes, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Theological Thoughts
Tagged Battle of the gods Beale, G.K. Beale, gods, idleman, idols, Joshua, pastor, serve
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When a Greek Orthodox and a Protestant Reformed Pastor Agree
Over at Orthodox Bridge, Mr. Arakaki graciously interacts with some of my thoughts on the Ascension. He observes: Reading Rev. Brito’s reflection reminded me of the debt I owe to the Reformed tradition: how it led me out of the … Continue reading
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Infrequent Celebration of the Supper is the Devil’s Work
Originally posted on Resurrectio et Vita:
What we have so far said of the Sacrament abundantly shows that it was not ordained to be received only once a year—and that, too, perfunctorily, as now is the usual custom. Rather it…
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True Christian Renaissance
If we are to have a true Christian renaissance in the United States, it will not be a superficial yuppiefied religion that brings it. True Christianity must have equal time for Ecclesiastes as for Proverbs in its One Year Bibles. … Continue reading
Posted in James Jordan
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Husbands and Headship: The Art of Dying
We live in a culture that views headship as abusive. In the Bible, however, headship is central to the stability of the home. Protestant and evangelical men need to see this headship in the context of the great covenant responsibilities … Continue reading
This world is not my home…or is it?
Those who follow me on twitter may see several tweets with the hash-tag #Ruthproject. The Ruth project is a new work I am working with a fellow pastor from Birmingham. We are working on a commentary on Ruth. But this will … Continue reading
Keep Yourselves from Idols
In one of the most lovely letters written in the Bible, I John– which we will be studying during Sunday School in July–the apostle encourages us by the example of Christ that our joy may be full. And then in … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiology, Education, Ephesians, Eschatology, Ethics, Exhortation, I John
Tagged Confess, Exhortation, God, hope, I John, idols, Jesus, joy, letter, love, sober, trust
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Creating our Idols
Human beings are a marketable people. Those who shop around for us see our lifestyles and develop an entire strategy aimed at purchasing our wants at an exceedingly rapid speed. But not only are we easily bought, we are also … Continue reading
Imitative Theology
We are imitators by nature. God made us this way. We are, after all, image-bearers. To copy is human. We know this in a very profound way when we become parents. Children very early on begin to reflect our temperament … Continue reading
Posted in The Attributes of God, Theological Thoughts, Tolle Lege, Trinity, Typology/Symbolism/Biblical Parallels, Update
Tagged choose, God, idols, imitation, Joshua, life, second commandment, transfer, worship
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The Christian Post publishes a few of my articles…
I came a cross an angry atheist’s website who mocked my last name. Something about burritos. As a result, he linked me to the evangelical and nationally acclaimed Christian news website, The Christian Post. And I was surprised to see that they … Continue reading
Posted in Life Issues, Links, Liturgy
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Confessing our Envy
The Psalmist writes in Psalm 73:3 that I “was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” It is clear that as we come into worship this morning, we all have this one sin to confess: envy. … Continue reading
Posted in Exhortation
Tagged confession, envy, ponder, Psalm 73, public, Sin, wicked, worship
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Resurrectio et Vita 