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The Foundation of Sanctification

Writing in Five Views of Sanctification, Sinclair Ferguson explains that in Reformed theology, sanctification is “rooted not in humanity and in their achievement of holiness or sanctification, but in what God has done in Christ, and for us in union…

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Giving Thanks, Even in the Church

In his masterful little book The Elder and His Work, David Dickson writes: “Let people avoid getting into a grudging, grumbling way about church matters, but rather take a hearty, kindly interest in them. Many things in this world, both…

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David Brainerd, Part 6

A suitable aspiration for Thanksgiving: “Lord’s Day, April 21.–In the morning, calm and composed, with some outgoings of soul after God in secret duties, and longing desires for His presence in the sanctuary and at His table; that His presence…

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`Ere we go again

Yes, the Ref21 offices have received news of a book being written on R J Rushdoony, that outstanding historian and scholar, and the aspiring author has requested the editor to call on our beloved friend and occasional blogger, Carl Trueman,…

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David Brainerd, Part 5

“Thursday, November 3 — Spent this day in secret fasting and prayer, from morning till night. Early in the morning, had some assistance in prayer. Afterwards, read the story of Elijah the prophet. My soul was much moved, observing the…

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ETS

I’m just back from the annual ETS (Evangelical Theological Society) gathering, this year in San Diego. I suppose anyone who’s anyone in evangelicalism pops in and this year no less than John Piper and David Wells gave papers. Piper’s was…

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Preach the Word

A beautiful festschrift for R. Kent Hughes has just been released by Crossway Books.  The full title reads: Preach the Word: Essays on Expository Preaching: In Honor of R. Kent Hughes.  The editors are Leland Ryken (truth in advertising: Leland…

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Music and Christian Culture

Noll’s article is an excellent topic for discussion.  I thought he hit on a number of important issues, a few of which prompt some comments from me. I particularly appreciated his comment that “singing is a deeply rooted expression of…