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The Pastor as Exhibitionist

From a timely post by Phil Johnson: The notion that evangelicals are naïve and squeamish about sex and don’t discuss it openly enough is a myth. Evangelical sex manuals have been all the rage as long as I have been…

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Why I am preaching through Philippians

In the morning I will begin a new series of sermons through Philippians. Some months ago I wrestled through what to preach next. I had decided to preach Genesis. It’s an amazing book with much to teach us about God,…

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What is Inerrancy?

One of my favorite new sites on the web is CREDO. It is an on-line magazine, blog, media and book review site. The inaugural edition of Credo Magazine is dedicated to the doctrine of Scripture. In it, Matthew Barrett addresses…

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Be Discerning!

I recently posted some comments and a review of the Christian bestseller Jesus Calling. It is a book that has enjoyed a wide readership. The fans of Jesus Calling are deeply enthusiastic. It is, however, a troubling book in that…

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“No frills, no spin, no soul patches”

Great piece by Carl Trueman on learning from reliable men: Someone asked me recently why I seem so alienated from what appears to be the cutting edge in American conservative evangelicalism.Frankly, I have stopped regarding myself as an evangelical over…

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A Plea to Mark Driscoll

There are things I truly appreciate about Mark Driscoll. I love that he knows and preaches the Gospel (the “matter of first importance” – 1 Cor 15). I love his zeal for evangelism and evident compassion for the lost. I…

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Seeing, they do not see…

In a recent Hardball, Chris Matthews and his panel demonstrate a stunning lack of moral seriousness in a conversation about abortion. Of course, avoiding moral seriousness is necessary if one is to hold a “pro-choice” point of view. The entire…

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Journaling Through the Bible

Journibles look like a helpful tool for studying and meditating upon the Bible. I am looking forward to the release of the 1 & 2 Corinthians edition.[vimeo 12586306 w=400 h=225] Journible Spot 1 from Puritan Reformed on Vimeo.