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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 →

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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 →

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“He That Winneth Souls is Wise”, An Exegetical Comment on Proverbs 11:30b

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Uri Brito

Evangelistic rallies, tent revivals, and door-knocking gospel programs appeal to Proverbs 11:30 as justification for their conversion agendas. The old King James translates it as “He that winneth souls is wise.” The great Baptist preacher, Charles Spurgeon, used this as … Continue reading →

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Sermon: A Call to Faithful Presence, Proverbs 11:12-19, Kingly Wisdom, Part IX

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Uri Brito

People of God,  Proverbs is a book of wisdom. It is applicable to our day, it is worthy of our investment, it is healthy to be memorized, it is powerful in counseling, effective in discerning, faithful in its consistency, paradoxical … Continue reading →

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