A few articles for your Saturday enjoyment:
The Obituary of the American Church
Idolatry on Sunday Mornings, part 1
God loves and hates sinners (video)
Leading Worship in Light of Christ's Perfection
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thus says the Lord...
In Jeremiah 38:1-4, the prophet pronounces a "word from the Lord" to the people of God. In response, v. 4 says, "Then the officials said to the king, 'Let this man be put to death, for he is weakening the hands of the soldiers who are left in the city, and the hands of the all the people by speaking such words to them. For this man is not seeking the welfare of this people, but their harm.'"
How many of us respond the same way to God's Word today? We try to squirm out of it hearing or try to dismiss it when we do hear it. Or, we even try to re-interpret it so that it fits what we already desire rather than yield to the Holy Spirit to conform our desires and will to God's.
How will you respond to God's Word today? My prayer is that we will all respond in "loving obedience" to our Savior and Lord.
How many of us respond the same way to God's Word today? We try to squirm out of it hearing or try to dismiss it when we do hear it. Or, we even try to re-interpret it so that it fits what we already desire rather than yield to the Holy Spirit to conform our desires and will to God's.
How will you respond to God's Word today? My prayer is that we will all respond in "loving obedience" to our Savior and Lord.
"Gospel Aspirations"
Here are two quotes that I will be using in this Sunday's message in light of Philippians 1:12-18.
DA Carson:
“Paul’s example is impressive and clear: put the advance of the gospel at the center of your aspirations. Our own comfort, our bruised feelings, our reputations, our misunderstood motives--all of these are insignificant in comparison with the advance and splendor of the gospel. As Christians, we are called upon to put the advance of the gospel at the very center of our aspirations.
What are your aspirations? to make money? to get married? to see your grandchildren grow up? to find a new job? to retire early? none of these is inadmissible; none is to be despised. The question is whether these aspiration become so devouring that the Christian’s central aspiration is squeezed to the periphery or choked out of existence entirely.”
R. Kent Hughes:
“So the centrality of the gospel is the great question and challenge for us. Is the gospel first and foremost in our lives and in our church? The answer will determine our future.”
“Paul’s example is impressive and clear: put the advance of the gospel at the center of your aspirations. Our own comfort, our bruised feelings, our reputations, our misunderstood motives--all of these are insignificant in comparison with the advance and splendor of the gospel. As Christians, we are called upon to put the advance of the gospel at the very center of our aspirations.
What are your aspirations? to make money? to get married? to see your grandchildren grow up? to find a new job? to retire early? none of these is inadmissible; none is to be despised. The question is whether these aspiration become so devouring that the Christian’s central aspiration is squeezed to the periphery or choked out of existence entirely.”
R. Kent Hughes:
“So the centrality of the gospel is the great question and challenge for us. Is the gospel first and foremost in our lives and in our church? The answer will determine our future.”
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Blog News for July 27, 2011
How the gospel saved him as a Christian (interesting, if you like Frances Schaeffer)
Not much yet this morning...
Not much yet this morning...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Blog News for July 26, 2011
The Danger of Self-Defense
What is grace? (good article)
When the necessity of the cross seems so obvious
10 Things Every Christian Should Know (interesting, thought-provoking, and discussion starters)
Is there anything wrong with this picture?
John MacArthur wants us to grow up
Titus 2 is not just a woman's to do list
What is grace? (good article)
When the necessity of the cross seems so obvious
10 Things Every Christian Should Know (interesting, thought-provoking, and discussion starters)
Is there anything wrong with this picture?
John MacArthur wants us to grow up
Titus 2 is not just a woman's to do list
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