Devotion to God
A friend just asked about Andrew Fuller, one of the leading lights of the 18th and 19th century Particular Baptists, and a man to be reckoned with in any age.…
Jeremy Walker
As an angel of God
In The Christian Ministry – which, incidentally, every pastor and would-be pastor ought to read – Charles Bridges weighs in on the matter of pastoral character. Again, he is not…
A question of character (4)
The qualifications that Paul lays down for pastoral ministry in the church of God are not focused on a man’s gifts so much as his graces. In 1 Timothy 3.2…
Absorbing and exuding Christ
Continuing our thoughts on pastoral character, here is William Arnot: The more that the teacher absorbs for himself of Christ’s love, the more benefit will others obtain from him. .…
Ref21 merchandise
I would like to think that Pastor Fashion is a spoof. In fact, I am somewhat desperate for it to be a spoof. It troubles me that, despite its magnificent…
Pastoral character
In a few days time I have the privilege of being one of the preachers at “The Call” Conference in Edinburgh. (I believe that there are still opportunities to book…
The nature of Christianity
What follows is a tract of penetrating honesty written by Archibald Alexander, found in Practical Truths (32-34) (Amazon US/UK, or a lovely edition here). The tract is entitled “Christianity in…
“That lovely, lovely man”
Although I have posted this before elsewhere, I would like to let you know about a lady who belongs to the church which I serve. She can barely leave her…
The numbers game
Charles Bridges was one of those precocious talents, a ridiculously gifted young man whose infamously excellent The Christian Ministry was written when he was about twelve, or something like that.…
What Is a True Christian?
A Christian is someone who has obeyed the gracious command of Jesus Christ, “Look to me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and…