What does John Piper mean when he speaks about God ordaining, within the context of his Sovereignty over sin? There is design in what he permits. And therefore when I say he ordains, I mean He has a history in view and He is going somewhere with what He permits to happen. That’s what I’m [...]
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Ordained, defined
Posted in Grace, Preaching, Scripture, Supremacy of Christ, Theology on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acceptance
Posted in Christian Life, Grace, Supremacy of Christ on May 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some excellent words from Miles J. Stanford in the chapter titled “Acceptance” from his short book of essays called Principles of Spiritual Growth: There are two questions that every believer must settle as soon as possible. The one is, Does God fully accept me? and the second, If so, upon what basis does He do [...]
Weekly Notables (17)
Posted in Books, News, Preaching, Science, Scripture, Supremacy of Christ, Theology, Weather/Climate on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Weekly favorites in… News: Global Warming Beliefs Among Protestant Pastors. Interesting article on the percentage pastors who are “believers” of global warming. Listening: This is gold…John Piper recently spoke at Park Community Church in Chicago on “The Pastor as Scholar.” He gives a basics outline of his life leading up to becoming a pastor. If [...]
Weekly Notables (16)
Posted in Books, Politics, Preaching, Scripture, Supremacy of Christ, Theology on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Favorites in.. Watching: The Gospel Coalition 2009 is wrapping up today. Live webcasts are available here. Also, all 10 of the main sessions will be online soon. Listening: 5 years of classroom instruction from Wayne Grudem as he teaches through his Systematic Theology. Blogging: Kevin DeYoung posts a series called “Our High Places,” highlighting what [...]
Weekly Notables (22)
Posted in Books, Christian Life, Commentary, Supremacy of Christ, Theology on June 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The last “Weekly Notables.” I have resolved to read more edited, published writing rather than spontaneous “off the cuff” blogging. I’ll still send some good links along sporadically. Reading: Francis of Assissi said what? Preach the Gospel, Use Deeds When Necessary. Health: Do you think you know pain? Check out this guy‘s visibly wincing pain [...]
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