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Pronouncement and Process in the Pastoral Call
The pastoral task requires a prophetic and priestly vision. The prophetic dimension comes through proclamation in word. This proclamation fills the ministry of word with grace. Grace is riches in the Bible. So the pastoral proclamation is a form of … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling/Pastoral Issues, Theological Thoughts, Word/Sacrament
Tagged church, Counseling, faith, Grace, knowlegde, parish, parishioners, pastor, people, Preaching, priestly, process, pronouncement, prophetic, pulpit, rites. sacraments, rituals, Truth
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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
Affirming True Truth
Francis Schaeffer’s line true truth was coined as a result of the pluralistic culture he was a part of and which has in many ways engulfed our present society. Schaeffer was referring to a truth that is objective and not relativized by … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Leslie Newbigin, Life Issues, Links, Tolle Lege
Tagged church, Francis Schaeffer, Ideologies, India, Lesslie Newbigin, Missionary, Newbigin, Pluralism, religion, Religious, Religious Pluralism, Skeptcism, True Truth, Truth, Truth Claims
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A Four-Year Old’s Reaction to the Abortion Industry
Originally published at Kuyperian Commentary Response to Comments: I am pleased with the enormous response. As of now there have been over 500 views. The vast majority of responses were very supportive and expressed in one way or another the … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Education, Ethics, Humility, Life Issues, Liturgy
Tagged abortion, Baptism, church, Culture, death, faith, God, Gospel, human-rights, Jesus, life, politics, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, religion, repentance, spirituality, Trinity
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The Ascension of our Lord: A Brief Introduction
The Church celebrates the Ascension of our Lord this Thursday. Since most churches are not able to have Thursday services, traditionally many of them celebrate Ascension on Sunday. The Ascension of Jesus is barely mentioned in the evangelical vocabulary. We … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Apologetics, Ascension, Atheism, Attributes of God, Augustine, Biblical and Theological Language, Christian Liberty, Christian Living, Covenant Renewal Worship, Covenant Theology, Dominion, Hospitality, Resurrection, Romans, Shorter Catechism, The Attributes of God
Tagged Ascend, ascension, authority, Blessings, Bodily form, christmas, church, Church Calendar, Earth, Great Commission, heaven, incarnation, joy, liturgy, Meal, power, Tradition, worship
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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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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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Should Reformed People Read N.T. Wright?
It doesn’t happen quite often, but once in a while when I recommend a book or a quote by N.T. Wright on facebook, I will receive a question that goes something like this: “Do you approve of N.T. Wright? Do … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, N.T. Wright, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Reformed Theology, Theological Thoughts
Tagged church, Jesus, John Piper, Justification, Kevin Vanhoozer, N.T. Wright, New Perspective, NTW, Old Perspective, Paul, politics, Providence Church, Reformation, Reformed, religion, Resurrection, Should we read N.T. Wright, spirituality, Theology, Trinity, unity, Wisdom, Wright said
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Lenten Sermon: Luke 13:31-35, The Mission and Tenderness of God (Audio)
Sermon Preached at Providence Church in Pensacola, Florida on February 24th, Lenten Season 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Sermons/Lent, Typology/Symbolism/Biblical Parallels
Tagged audio, calvary, christianity, church, golgotha, Lent, o jerusalem, pensacola florida, Providence Church, religion, Sermon, tender
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George Grant on Piety and Activism
“Activism without deep spiritual resources inevitably draws from shallow wells that soon run dry–it cannot long be sustained. This it ceases to be active. Piety without a forthright cultural agenda inevitably capitulates to the prevailing pressures of the world–it cannot … Continue reading
Howard Hendricks,1924-2013
The famed professor of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Howard Hendricks, died after serving at DTS for more than 60 years. You can hear his last sermon entitled the Ultimate Final. Among his many publications, Wikipedia lists the following: Books Say … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Tribute
Tagged books, church, commentary, communion, Dallas Theological Seminary, died, DTS, End, Final Sermon, God, Gospel, Hendricks, Homily, Howard Hendricks, Jesus, Leadership, love, Professor, Promise Keepers, religion, spirituality, The Ultimate Final, Wisdom
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Exhortation Series on Church Membership: Striving for Unity
We have had a couple of extraordinary years as a Church. God has richly favored us. As a sign of this favor, we will be adding new members this coming Sunday. And part of being a member of Providence means … Continue reading
Two Introductory Lessons on the Heidelberg Catechism (Audio)
Having adopted the Heidelberg Catechism as a Church this past year, I have been offering a couple of basic introductory lessons on the Heidelberg. If you are interested, here are the first two lessons at Providence Church. Introduction to the … Continue reading
Homosexuality Brings Death!
Homosexuality brings death! The entire testimony of sacred Scriptures attests to this fact. St. Paul writes that they “dishonor their bodies among themselves.” Yet our culture continues to live as if it is simply a choice like any another. But … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Hospitality, Pastoral Meditation
Tagged church, human-rights, religion, sacred scriptures, unfortunate circumstances
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Sermon: Prayer, Liturgy, and Time, I Timothy 2:1-2, Part I
People of God, we are coming to the end of the Church Year. In two weeks we begin the journey of Advent. Advent is a season of expectation and hope for the Christian. We will walk through the expectations of … Continue reading
Posted in First Timothy, N.T. Wright
Tagged calendar, church, federal vision, liturgy, persecution, time, wright
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Brothers, We Should Stink!
Thabiti Anyabwile is at it again. According to Thabiti: These days pastoral ministry has become more glamorous, fabulous, fashionable than ever. We hear nowadays of pastors driving expensive cars or being chauffeured, owning private jets, and living in opulent mansions. Once … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Pastoral Meditation
Tagged church, collar, minister, pastor, pastoral ministry, religion, shepherd, Theology
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The Historical Church
Those who are in the historical Church should not see that Church as defiled because it is earthly, but rather as immature because it is early. {Douglas Wilson, Mother Kirk, 26}
What the Blessed Man Believes About His Children
The blessed man will not accept what the world says about his children. He will believe what God says about his children. God says they are olive plants, holy and beloved. Thus, the godly man will water his children in … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Rich Lusk
Tagged church, godly man, olive plants, religion, spirituality
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Calendar and Meaning
As a boy, our dinner table was a place of amazing conversations. My father readily invited people to dine with us, and my mother as readily accommodated them. On top of that, we had a stream of visitors from all … Continue reading
Communion Meditation: The Table of Joy
The Resurrection of Jesus created this newly gathered body, called the Church. Of course, the Church has existed since the Garden, but never has the Church possessed such glory, such overflowing joy, and such unity than when she was bathed … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Baptism, Christ, church, joy, Resurrection, table, waters
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Divine Butler and Cosmic Therapist
A post by Melinda Penner in 2005 reminded me of the great responsibility pastors have to project and express a biblical view of life and the world. According to a 2005 study: Most religious youth couldn’t coherently express their beliefs and … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Children and Worship, Christian Liberty, Christian Living, Culture
Tagged church, Culture, Youth
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Church and Market
The elements of early church worship are certainly not what you will find in most church growth books. They are too simple to compete for a place in the market. Actually, the opposite is true. The market is too simple … Continue reading
Resurrectio et Vita 
Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil
Satan’s gifts are easy to master. They come with first grade instruction manuals. They are made to be mastered quickly and enjoyed rapidly (sex, drugs, alcohol; various temptations). God’s gifts are a little harder to master. They demand self-control and … Continue reading →