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Pronouncement and Process in the Pastoral Call

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 →

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Not a Primitive Philosophy

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Uri Brito

Will Willimon writing for the Christian Century asserts that truthfulness is most clearly seen in its practical force. “How shall they know you are my disciples? When you love one another.” This was Jesus’ simple response. At the same time we … Continue reading →

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A Four-Year Old’s Reaction to the Abortion Industry

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 →

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We Need New Ears and Eyes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 →

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Exhortation: Church Covenant Series, Part IV

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 →

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Thankful For God’s Deliverance

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Uri Brito

What do you need to know in order to live and die in the joy of this comfort (H #2)? First, how great my sins and misery are; second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery; third, … Continue reading →

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A Cross-Centered Gospel?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Uri Brito

Andrew Sandlin offers a sober critique of this defeatist and incomplete model of gospelizing: Jesus is incapable of commiserating with a life of defeat.  He can only lead us from defeat to victory.  Jesus knows no other way. Too many Christians … Continue reading →

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