Tag Archives: religion

Affirming True Truth

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | 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

Restoration and Redemption: A Sermon on the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Uri Brito

Tomorrow at Providence I will be preaching through one of the most famous texts in the New Testament Scriptures. The story in Luke 15 centers on the interaction of the father with his two sons. These interactions carry on not … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons/Lent | Tagged Father, Luke 15, merciful god, personal invitation, Prodigal Son, religion, testament scriptures | 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

Lenten Sermon: Luke 13:31-35, The Mission and Tenderness of God (Audio)

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | Leave a comment

George Grant on Piety and Activism

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Uri Brito

“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 →

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Evening of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty at Trinitas Christian School

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Uri Brito

Dr. George Grant exhorted and encouraged us this evening to conquer the world. This remarkably titanic vision, he argued, is actually grounded in the prayer our Lord taught us: “Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” We … Continue reading →

Posted in C.S. Lewis, Calvin/Calvinism, Christendom, Christian Living, Education | Tagged Alfred the Great, Christian Schools, classical education, classical schools, education, Florida, George Grant, history, Pensacola, Prayer, religion, spirituality, Theology, Trinitas, Trivium | 4 Comments

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

Communion Meditation: God Has Made It Clear

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Uri Brito

The good news of the Kingdom is that Christ has conquered the devil. But how He conquered is the important part of this text. He conquered Satan not by arguing with temptation, but by rebuking temptation with God’s Word. He … Continue reading →

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God’s House of Healing

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Uri Brito

Healing is a highly liturgical act. Jesus demonstrates this in a variety of ways, and we too ought to demonstrate it. The idea of cessationism does not do justice to the normative function of the New Creation Church. Cessationism implies … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy, Luke | Tagged Healing, liturgy, Luke, new creation church, religion, Theology | 3 Comments

Exhortation: The Voice of Yahweh

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Uri Brito

In the Psalm we are reciting this morning we will hear a lot about the voice of Yahweh. Psalm 29 says some spectacular things about what the voice of Yahweh accomplishes. It literally transforms the landscape of the desert, makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhortation, Psalms, Word/Sacrament | Tagged Baptism, baptism of jesus, psalm 29, psalms, religion, Theology, voice prayer, worthy is the lamb | 4 Comments

Homosexuality Brings Death!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Uri Brito

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 | 1 Comment

Children in Worship

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Uri Brito

Two fellow pastors have contributed to this important discussion. Pastor Rob Hadding writes: One would be hard pressed to find examples in the Bible of where parents are instructed are to exclude children from worship or the feasts. In fact, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children and Worship | Tagged biblical theology, children, religion, Theology, Wisdom, worship | 2 Comments

Peace and Destruction

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Uri Brito

“He [Christ] came to bring peace, to be sure, but the peace that He came to bring must be built upon the complete destruction of the power of darkness.” –Cornelius Van Til

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Sermon: Prayer, Time and the Transformation of the World, Part II, I Timothy 2:1-4

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Uri Brito

Text: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in … Continue reading →

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On the Role of Worship

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Uri Brito

Toby Sumpter elaborates on the purpose of worship: You see, this is actually the first work of the Kingdom here. This is where we lay our ambush; this is where we perform the great air war. This is where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Liturgy | Tagged religion, song, war, worship | Leave a comment

Brothers, We Should Stink!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Uri Brito

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 | Leave a comment

Book Endorsement from Peter Leithart

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Uri Brito

Families are founded on death―the separation of a man and woman from their families of origin. Families end in death―the dispersal of children and finally the death of parents. Like seeds in the ground, families must die to bear fruit. … Continue reading →

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What the Blessed Man Believes About His Children

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Uri Brito

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 | Leave a comment

Tolkien, Politics, and Mordor on Trinity Talk Radio

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Uri Brito

Here is my latest interview for Trinity Talk with Mark Horne

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Trinitarian Hospitality, A Parishioner’s Reflections

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Uri Brito

On reflecting on my sermon on Biblical Hospitality, one of my parishioners, Gracie Scott, offered some thoughts and applications based on her study of the issue framed by a Trinitarian model: God, the three in one, is hospitably life giving, so … Continue reading →

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Tolkien and Lewis

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Uri Brito

In the preface to Colin Duriez’s Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship, he writes that “It was Tolkien who helped to persuade Lewis, for many years as an atheist, that the claims of the Christian story, in its humble setting … Continue reading →

Posted in Tolkien | Tagged books, literature, quotes, religion, Theology | 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