Jonathan Edwards Goes to School
As part of their curriculum today for our kids (we homeschool them), they had to read Jonathan Edwards’ famous sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. T...
Month: October 2010
Tullian Tchividjian on “The Gospel”
I once assumed the gospel was simply what non-Christians must believe in order to be saved, while afterward we advance to deeper theological waters. But ...
Sermon Prep in Mark 1 – Part 3 Featuring BibleWorks
“The Gospel is not an invitation to be RSVP’d—it is a command to be obeyed.” I’m working on a series of sermons in Mark chapter 1. And as I mentioned some time ...
The Grove Is On Fire: The Comfort Of Knowing That Salvation Does Not Depend On 'Free-Will'
I’m reposting this great quote from Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will. It’s a wonderful comfort to know my security does not rest in my resolve or my strength...
Sermon Prep in Mark 1 – Part 2 Featuring BibleWorks
“The baptism and temptation of Jesus were for the people He came to redeem.” I’m working on a series of sermons in Mark chapter 1. And as I mentioned some time ...
The "Word of Faith": False Gospel, False Faith & False Teachers — Part 1
Introduction Having been incensed by heretical statements I’ve read from some “Prosperity Gospel” preachers about the Gospel, about God, about faith and about J...
The Grace of God Is the Issue In the Election Debate
Is Jesus Saviour or merely Helper? Is God Sovereign or merely Powerful? Is Salvation by grace or by works? Those who deny the Bible’s teaching of R...
Thinking Biblically About the Hard Truths of God
A biblical Christian should never shape his beliefs according to the teachings of a preacher over against the Bible. Ever. There are some doctrines though which...
For the Fame of God's Name
John Piper was honoured this past weekend at the Desiring God National Conference with a volume of essays, published by Crossway, in his honour. This sort of th...