Michael Horton’s new book, For Calvinism, is now available. I haven’t read it yet, but as with everything else by Horton that I have read, I am sure it will be excellent. Back in college, I also found his book Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel, which is also on […]
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A God-Centered Theology Has to be a Missionary Theology
John Piper: Here are some of my favorite quotes from the video: “The unwasted life is the life that puts Christ on display as supremely valuable.” “A God-centered theology has to be a missionary theology.” “The need of the nations who do not know the name of Jesus is an immeasurable need. It is an […]
Halloween On Mission
David Mathis.
1 & 2 Thessalonians: The Hope of Salvation
This is getting to be a week for recommending books. My friend, James Grant, recently released his first book, a commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians in the “Preaching the Word” series (edited by Kent Hughes): 1 & 2 Thessalonians: The Hope of Salvation. James is a pastor, and that’s what makes this commentary so […]
Rewards with a Mission
I love Crossway’s rewards program, Crossway Impact: Rewards with a Mission. Here’s the brief description: Crossway is excited to introduce a new kind of rewards program — one that makes sense for your budget, has great perks, and (curve ball) isn’t all about you. Crossway Impact is a program that rewards you and allows you […]
The Depth of Sin
Lloyd-Jones: We shall never have an adequate conception of the greatness of this salvation unless we realize something at any rate of what we were before this mighty power took hold of us, unless we realize what we would still be if God had not intervened in our lives and had rescued us. In other […]
Racism and the Utter Necessity of Understanding the Spirit of the Law
I watched the beginning of John Piper’s Bloodlines documentary the other day, and something Piper said really stands out to me. Segregation was referred to as “separate but equal” — but, as Piper points out, it was really just separate. There was nothing equal about it. It was discrimination, pure and simple. Claiming that you […]
A Summary of Vern Poythress' Article "Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogous to Apostolic: Affirming Extraordinary Works of the Spirit Within Cessationist Theology"
Vern Poythress’ article “Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogous to Apostolic: Affirming Extraordinary Works of the Spirit Within Cessationist Theology” is by far the most helpful, enlightening thing I have read on how to understand things like impressions, seeming modern-day prophecy, a sense that something is going to happen (and then it does), and other such […]
The Point of the Story of Mary and Martha
Have you ever noticed that the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) comes right after the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)? There is a purpose in that — the authors of the gospels arranged their material very carefully, with thought and intention. The connection between the two is not hard to see. […]
Piper: God's 4 Purposes for Mission
God’s purpose is to be known: “That your way may be known on earth” (v. 2) God’s purpose is to be praised: “Let the peoples praise you” (v. 3). God’s purpose is to be enjoyed: “Let the nations be glad and sing for joy” (v. 4). God’s purpose is to be feared and reverenced: “Let […]
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