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The Weight of Glory, C. S. Lewis, (Harper One, 1949) My last article beckoned me to return to this wonderful essay of Lewis’s. I think Spurgeon’s use of the word sublime made me think of Lewis. This excerpt from his…
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Is the Reformation nearly over? Perhaps, but maybe not for the reason you think,
Time was that the megachurch was not highly thought of by those who claimed the name Reformed or looked to the Reformation for their historical inspiration. This was consistent with two basic concerns which had high priority for the Reformers:…
Is the Reformation nearly over? Perhaps, but maybe not for the reason you think,
Time was that the megachurch was not highly thought of by those who claimed the name Reformed or looked to the Reformation for their historical inspiration. This was consistent with two basic concerns which had high priority for the Reformers:…
Perspicuity, Exegetical Populism, and Tolerance: A Reply to G. I. Williamson
Let me begin by saying that I greatly value my friend G. I. Williamson’s lengthy legacy of faithful parish ministry and service to the broader church. One of the happier memories of my years of involvement in NAPARC was chairing…
Take and Read
WTSBooks is offering Paul Tripp’s excellent book Instruments In The Redeemer’s Hands for 50% off. This is one every Christian ought to read. A wonderful application of the old Gaelic saying, ‘God strikes straight blows with crooked sticks.’ As inadequate…
Masive Mike in West London
Next Wednesday (28 Sept) Mike Reeves is speaking at the West London Ministry afternoon, it’s held at Duke Street Church, Richmond from 1.15-4.4.15. Mike will be speaking on ‘The Love of Christ’ The sessions are aimed at ministers and church staff…
Sublime Doors
So I mentioned in my last article that I have a new dog, Weezy, who is afraid of everything. She doesn’t seem to realize that instead of breeding in a kennel, she is now a pet for a loving family.…
Keeping the Lord’s Day at the RWC
This is fantastic stuff. The BBC reports Euan Murray’s refusing to play on Sundays in the Rugby World Cup for Scotland here. He says ”It’s basically all or nothing, following Jesus. I don’t believe in pick ‘n’ mix Christianity.”
Why you should be bringing your children to “big church”
David Fitch has posted a great article concerning the reasons why parents should, indeed must bring their children to the corporate worship of God’s people. To the complaint that “My children don’t get anything out of the service,” Fitch offers…
The beauty of assurance…
It is not God’s will that we live our lives doubting our salvation. Unfortunately some formulations of regeneration depend upon our feelings at any given moment or whether or not we prayed the right prayer or prayed it and really…