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The Gospel Is Not…

November 9, 2008 · Posted in Life, Scripture, Theology

Timely, relevant, profound and brilliantly simple words from one of my favorite weblogs. If you have not bookmarked The Blazing Center please do so now. We get pretty easily fired up about things, don’t we? In the midst of our fury, it’s so easy to fumble the beauty and simplicity of the gospel. The gospel [...]

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John 3:16

November 7, 2008 · Posted in Scripture, Sproul, Theology

From Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul, pg 73-75 It is ironic that in the same chapter, indeed in the same context, in which our Lord teaches the utter necessity of rebirth to even see the kingdom, let alone choose it, non-Reformed views find one of their main proof texts to argue that fallen man [...]

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Voices

November 5, 2008 · Posted in Life, Scripture

As I listened to John McCain giving his gracious concession speech last night I realized that, from here on in, his voice will fade, fade, fade away into the ether (where is Geraldine Ferraro?), and Barack Obama’s voice will wax. But eventually Obama’s own voice will disappear into the slipstream of history, like a ship’s [...]

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Happy Reformation Day!

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John Piper – Choosing a Job

October 25, 2008 · Posted in Piper, Scripture, Vocation

Some questions to ask when considering a job: Can you earnestly do all the parts of this job “to the glory of God,” that is, in a way that highlights his superior value over all other things? “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 [...]

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The Gospel Will Produce Conflict

September 14, 2008 · Posted in Scripture, Theology

In every generation the gospel will have to be reaffirmed because if you preach the gospel — boldly and accurately — it will produce conflict. —RC Sproul quoting Martin Luther Together for the Gospel 2006 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, [...]

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The following quote is taken from a recent Crossway press release: Wheaton, IL—China will provide 10,000 free Chinese-English bilingual Bibles to be distributed in the Olympic Village where the Olympic athletes and media are housed, as reported by the China Daily newspaper. The bilingual Bible text will include the CUV (Chinese Union Version) and the [...]

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What does Jesus mean when he says, Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away (Luke 8:18)? He is applying the parable of the four soils (Luke 8:12-15). Notice [...]

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Apologetics is the field of theological study that deals with the reasoned and systematic defense of the truth of Christianity. The term “apologetics” comes from the greek word apologia (απολογία), which is translated “to give a reply” or “to make a defense.” but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared [...]

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Romans 8 Video Presentation

June 22, 2008 · Posted in Scripture, Video

This video was shown at the New Word Alive conference earlier this year. Do yourself a favor and take 5 minutes to enjoy this presentation of God’s word. Via: Adrian Warnock

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