Tag Archives: Jesus

Keep Yourselves from Idols

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | Leave a comment

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 →

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 | Leave a comment

Meditation on the Lord’s Supper

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Uri Brito

God is filling the world with his glory. And we are called to make this glory known in word and deed. We do not attempt to make this glory known through our own strength, but by the strength of another, … Continue reading →

Posted in Communion Meditation, Word/Sacrament | Tagged calvin, Jesus, Pentecost, Sacrament, sacrifice, spirit, word | Leave a comment

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 →

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 | Leave a comment

Should Reformed People Read N.T. Wright?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | 7 Comments

Lent, Ligon Duncan, and Legalism

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Uri Brito

Collin Hansen wrote an article for the Gospel Coalition entitled Should You Cancel Good Friday? which has brought to the attention of many a conversation they have never had before. What is Lent? Why celebrate it? As a committed Protestant, I am committed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ascension, Augustine, Christendom, Christian Liberty, Christian Living, Christmas, Church Calendar, Debate, Dominion, Ecclesiology, Education, Eschatology, Ethics, Exhortation, Exodus, Gospel, Hospitality, Humility, John Calvin, Journal, Justice, Lectionary Readings, Lent, Resurrection, Typology/Symbolism/Biblical Parallels | Tagged 40 days, Baptism, Body, books, church, communion, Culture, Duncan, Easter, End, eschatology, fasting, Gospel, history, Homily, Jesus, John, Lent, Lenten Season, Lenten Time, Ligon, Ligon Duncan, love, Luke, Luther, meditation, persecution, politics, praying, Presbyterian, Providence Church, psalms, Reformation, Reformed, religion, Resurrection, Sermon, Solomon, spirituality, Temptation, Theology, unity, Wilderness, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 →

Posted in Lent, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Theological Thoughts | Tagged Baptism, Body, books, church, commentary, Culture, gifts, God, Gospel, Homily, Jesus, knowledge, Lent, Lord's Prayer, love, meditation, Reformed, repentance, Resurrection, satan, Solomon, spirituality, Temptation, Theology, Trinity, Wilderness, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Howard Hendricks,1924-2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | 1 Comment

Lent: The Devil’s Gifts, Luke 4:1-13 (Audio Sermon at Providence Church)

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Uri Brito

In this sermon, I discuss the nature of Jesus’ three temptations and how Jesus overcame them with God’s word. I also touch on the typological connections between the first Edenic temptation and the wilderness testing in Luke 4.

Posted in Audio | Tagged a new Adam, Adam, Divinity in the Flesh, Fully Divine, Fully Human, Jesus, Luke, Luke 4, Six weeks of Lent, son of God, Temptation, the chosen One of God, the true Israel, Wilderness | Leave a comment

Jesus and Temptation: A Meditation on the First Sunday of Lent

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Uri Brito

As we embark in this Lenten Journey, we follow the footsteps of our Lord from His entrance into the wilderness and His entrance into death for three days. Luke 4 offers an extraordinary glimpse into the temptations Jesus endured in … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Reflections, Typology/Symbolism/Biblical Parallels | Tagged Desert, Devil, Garden, Jesus, Lent, Lent Devotional, Lenten quotes, Luke 4, meditation, Temptation, Wilderness | Leave a comment

What the Incarnation Means…

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Uri Brito

Here is a gem from Donald MacLeod, quoted by Peter Leitart on what it means for Jesus to be with us: “For the Son of God, the incarnation meant a whole new set of relationships: with his father and mother; with … Continue reading →

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Communion Meditation: Manna from Heaven

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Uri Brito

This marks the end of the Pentecost Season, and thus the end of the church calendar. The Psalmist says that “In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to His name forever.” This is a day to … Continue reading →

Posted in Communion Meditation | Tagged bread, communion, exile, God, heaven, Jesus, table, unity | 1 Comment

Communion Meditation: Nurtured by Christ to Nurture the World

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Uri Brito

The Lord of all glory gives us of Himself that we might be nurtured. He nurtures us that we might perpetuate His example of selfless giving and nurture the world. At this table we are reminded and exhorted to serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Communion Meditation, Word/Sacrament | Tagged bread, Jesus, wine, world | 1 Comment

Mormonism and Joel Osteen

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Uri Brito

The same questions asked in the early church are being asked again in the 21st century. The Nicene Creed, a standard summary of Christianity, is threatened on a regular basis. With the political scene heating up, and the Romney ticket … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Jesus, Mormonism, religion, Romney | 1 Comment

Sixth Sunday of Epiphany: Mark 1:40-45

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Uri Brito

People of God, we come to the end of Mark 1. We continue where we left off last week. Mark is an action-packed gospel filled with movement. Jesus is moving from wilderness, synagogue, city, and the world. This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark, Sermons/Epiphany | Tagged Jesus, Leper, Mark | 2 Comments

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany: Mark 1:21-28; Exorcism and Discipleship, part II

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Uri Brito

Here is my audio of my sermon on Mark 1:21-28. People of God, the action-centered gospel of St. Mark continues to bring out the unsavory manifestations of demons. The gospel of Mark introduces us to the forces of evil incarnated … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Sermons/Epiphany | Tagged discipleship, epiphany, exorcism, Jesus, Mark | 2 Comments