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On Sunday I began a series of messages through Philippians called Partners in the Gospel. The first sermon is entitled Sinners, Saints, and the Savior. You can listen to or download it HERE .

David Peterson is a terrific New Testament scholar. I have benefited much from his work. Dr. Peterson recently wrote three essays on the homosexuality as understood through the grid of of the Bible's teaching on holiness. 1. Holiness and God’s Creation Purpose 2. Holiness and Sexuality in the...

Idolatry is all manner of seeming holiness and worshipping, let these counterfeit spiritualities shine outwardly as glorious and fair as they may; in a word, all manner of devotion in those that we would serve God without Christ the Mediator, his Word and command. In popedom it was held a work of...

I continue to be concerned by the number of Christians I meet who seem unable to offer a defense of the faith. The following books are outstanding resources to help equip Christians wanting to know why they believe and offer those reasons to others. Defending the Faith: Every Thought Captive by...

Justin Taylor has posted some lists of top three articles, sermons, etc. chosen by some sharp dudes: Bryan Chapell: •J.I. Packer, “What Did the Cross Achieve? The Logic of Penal Substitution“ •Francis Schaeffer, “A Day of Sober Rejoicing“ •Thomas Chalmers, “The Expulsive Power of a New Affection“...

On Sunday I began preaching through Philippians. I have had a number of requests to post my schedule for the series so that individuals and families can prepare before each Sunday by reading (even memorizing!) the text I will be preaching. Needless to say, I love those sorts of requests. 1 –...

Kevin DeYoung weighs in on the "Jesus Hates Religion" video that is all the rage. Before I say anything else, let me say Jefferson Bethke seems like a sincere young man who wants people to know God’s scandalous grace. I’m sure he’s telling the truth when he says on his Facebook page: “I love Jesus...

Publicity stunts can be dangerous .

On Sunday I preached part 2 of our current series through Philippians called Partners in the Gospel . It is entitled "Gospel Partnership" (pt. 1) and can be listened to or downloaded HERE .