Tag Archives: Wisdom

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 →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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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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The Tongue and Wisdom in Proverbs 10

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Uri Brito

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but … Continue reading →

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