Monday, February 28, 2011

Open Air Preaching — Perhaps we should get back into this...

This morning I chatted with some pastor friends about this blog post copied below. We thought about what could happen if a group of gospel-driven, biblically-focused, and zealously bold preachers got together and preached in the open air. Great things could be done for the advancement of Christ's...

Friday, February 25, 2011

Some lessons I learned while in class these last two weeks.

Some Lessons Learned in ClassBy: Geoffrey R. KirklandThese last two weeks I’ve had the distinct privilege of studying under Godly men and studying alongside of Godly men. God taught me a few lessons in class during this time.1) Never underestimate the power of biblically-masculine fellowship.When Godly men come together who have a like-minded desire to glorify Christ and know His Word better, the...

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

RESOLVED 2011 sign ups are under way

Hey guys,For those who want to join us as we go to RESOLVED this summer, here is the info:When: June 24-27, 2011Where: Palm Springs, CACost: see belowMore info: visit the RESOLVED websiteRegarding the cost, the Church is unable to reserve all the spaces ahead of time this year. That means that you have...

Monday, February 21, 2011

a note on how the eary church 'did' church...

From Justin Martyr (mid 2nd century AD):And on the day which is called the day of the sun there is an assembly of all those who live in the towns or in the country, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read for as long as time permits. Then the reader ceases, and the president speaks, admonishing and exhorting us to imitate these excellent examples. Then we all rise...

Sunday, February 20, 2011

don't draw near to God flippantly...

Jeff Weddle: "If we flippantly deal with God because 'He’s gracious,' rather than out of humility and utter dependence, it shows we have no concept of what God’s grace is and, more than likely, have never been recipients of it."HT: Jeff Wed...

Saturday, February 19, 2011

great theology & a great hymn

One of my most favorite hymns of all time is Crown Him with Many Crowns. Here is the entire text: Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne.Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee,And hail Him as thy matchless King through...

Friday, February 18, 2011

the importance of family worship in the home.

Watch Joel Beeke's Sermon here: LEADING FAMILY WORSHIPThe Importance of Family Worship in the Home.In this sermon, Dr. Beeke marvelously and clearly reveals the importance of fathers & husbands leading their families (=wives and children) in regular, consistent, and vibrant worship times.In this sermon he lists three ways to engage in family worship:1) daily instruction from the word of God (Deut...

Thursday, February 17, 2011

the LORD reigns as the central motif of the Psalter

יְהוָ֣ה מָלָךְ֮Translation: Yahweh reigns.I agree with James Mays:The declaration YHWH malak involves a vision of reality that is the theological center of the Psalter. The cosmic and worldly action to which it refers is the etiology of the psalmic situation. The psalmic understanding of the people of God, the city of God, the king of God, and the law of God depends on its validity and implications....

a great text from a kid

"I want my daddy to be there when my kids get married. watch what you eat, please!"—a text message from a daughter to her daddy as he eats Burger Ki...

Monday, February 14, 2011

every preacher needs to be humbled... :=)

A conversation with a child that humbles every preacher...Daughter: "Daddy, why does the pastor pray before he enters the pulpit?"Dad: "Honey, I do that to ask God to help me with my sermon."Daughter: "Then why doesn't He, Dadd...

Sunday, February 13, 2011

live by faith in God.

Habakkuk posed a question to God that maybe you have wondered: “God, how long will you permit wickedness on earth without judging it?” It seemed to Habakkuk that God was uninterested, uninvolved, and certainly not judging the wickedness that so pervaded the land of Israel at that time.God responded...

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Alter Conversations toward the Gospel and toward the glory of God.

Alter Conversations toward the Gospel and toward the glory of God.If I truly believe that God is glorified in and through all things, and if I truly believe that the gospel is the greatest news that I can present to someone, then why don’t I look for ways to bring the gospel into every conversation?God...

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

the foolishness of the cross & the sovereignty of God to save people.

From Martin Hengel:"All this leads to a final conclusion which it is difficult to resist. When Paul spoke in his mission preaching about the 'crucified Christ' (1 Corinthians 1.23; 2.2; Galatians 3.1), every hearer in the Greek-speaking East between Jerusalem and Illyria (Romans 15.19) knew that this...

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

crucifixion — it is folly!

The Christian message that Jesus died on a cross is a scandal to many and utter foolishness to most. Justin Martyr put it this way:They say that our madness consists in the fact that we put a crucified man in second place after the unchangeable and eternal God, the Creator of the world (Apology I, 13.4).Note...

likeminded.

God has richly blessed me in my life with so many friends, classmates, professors, pastors, and family members who are like-minded. And for that I am very grateful. I meet every other week with a couple of other pastors in the area and this is one event in my busy schedule that I treasure greatly.How...

Monday, February 7, 2011

quote of the day — the grace of God.

The very center and core of the whole Bible is the doctrine of the grace of God—the grace of God which depends not one whit upon anything that is in man, but is absolutely undeserved, resistless and sovereign. The theologians of the Church can be placed in an ascending scale...

Thursday, February 3, 2011

winter retreat — pray for us!!

This weekend we’re taking our youth & college to Big Bear for our annual winter retreat where we dig deeply into God’s Word and have an awesome time with friends as we ski/board down the mountain! The theme this year is: let there be light (2 Corinthians 4:6 6 For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge...

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

great quotes on a father catechizing his children.

When do you start teaching your children the Word of God?Jewish parents teach their children about the one true God from their earliest years (Philo, Embassy to Gaius 115).The Jews begin to learn the law as soon as they are able to understand anything (Josephus Against Apion 2.18).Fathers, let us hasten...

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

boy it's cold here in winnetka, CA this morning... :=)

Now, take a look at this...Winnetka, California (my home)42°F | °CCurrent: Mostly CloudyWind: N at 5 mphHumidity: 78%Tue68°F | 43°FWed69°F | 38°FThu69°F | 40°FFri74°F | 45°FSt. Louis, Missouri (my folks)26°F | °CCurrent: Freezing RainWind: N at 9 mphHumidity: 90%Tue27°F | 21°FWed21°F | -1°FThu18°F |...
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