WILLIAM PERKINS SUMMARY OF THE BIBLE This past weekend some guys from my church and I spent two hours discussing William Perkin’s ‘The Art of Prophesying.’ We had different guys take turns presenting summaries of the chapters (my friend Dan’s summary can be found here) and helped each other think through the content and application […]
“Christian brotherhood is not an ideal which we must realize; it is rather a reality created by God in Christ in which we may participate. The more clearly we learn to recognize that the ground and strength and promise of all our fellowship is in Jesus Christ alone, the more serenely shall we think of […]
With so much hype these days, it’s helpful to hear an ancient authority like Eusebius (260-340) speak on church planting. Eusebius was a historian in the Early Church, and wrote what is likely the first historical account of the church’s early days (time of Jesus to the 300’s). In this passage, he describes how the […]
There are many things which destroy the unity of the Christian church. Here’s 7 common enemies to unity and how the gospel kills the hostility caused by them. 7 Enemies of Unity in the Church: 1. Sin. Gossip, slander, adultery (in the heart or in actions), lying, stealing, and any sin which is practiced and […]
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A Fool Without Authority
I used the following sermon illustration recently, and think it was helpful (my first ever sports analogy used in a sermon!): Imagine the following: Two baseball teams agree to play a game together and are all set for the opening pitch. To the surprise and shock of everyone, the first batter strolls up to home […]
We’re a David and Not a Uriah (2 Sam 11) Those familiar with the Bible know well the account of David and Bathsheba. David, the great king of Israel, had it all: wives, power, fame, intimacy with God. Yet within David, like all us, arose a discontentment and a desire to have what was not […]
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Sin Gives Birth to Sin
Sin Gives Birth to Sin A dog gives birth to puppies, and a cat gives birth to kittens, but our sin gives birth to more sins. Perhaps the clearest example of this is found in the account of David and Bathsheba’s adultery (2 Sam 11). Here’s how I understand it: David coveted a woman who […]
My friend Dan Tsouloufis recently wrote a short essay explaining the Reformed (Calvinistic) understanding of salvation and election. It’s really helpful, biblical, and balanced. Definitely worth the ten minutes or so it takes to read it: “I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the Reformed/Calvinist view of salvation, since in some circles it’s still […]
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O Courageous Christ
What my idle, indecisive heart needs to see: O Courageous Christ, By the power of the Spirit, You perfectly loved the Father. Never paralyzed with fear, Never frozen with indecision, Your trust never wavered. As the Lord of life, you showed us how to be strong; As the Author of life, you died for our […]
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Oh Idle Indecision
Oh Idle Indecision, You cover me like a blanket, Warming me with your whispers of security: ‘Give it some more time.’ ‘Better off really thinking if over.’ ‘No harm in waiting another day.’ The pages of my calendar revolve, But your claims are anchored deep. I think I am safe, But really I am deceived: […]
