Mr. Standfast has joined the latest game on the internet, lets see who can compliment Adrian the best! Being in the same sentance as the jollyblogger is almost as good as being in the same sentance as Wayne Grudem. Perhaps I should score the ego-enhancing properties of each of these compliments, and run over to vessel of honour for a quick blog beating to keep me humble! "Just a quick note this morning to point my readers toward a conversation that's been going between two of the finest … [Read more...]
Adrian blushes but cant resist quoting a complement…….
May 18, 2004 By
Jollyblogger has done something I never thought I would see- He has put my name and Wayne Grudem's in the same sentance! "People like Adrian and Bob at Mister Standfast, and Wayne Grudem are examples of the maturity of the modern charismatic movement." If this sentance is true it is true because of my exposure to teaching from so many great men of God, some of whom he mentions in his post, which is well worth a read. I will respond more fully to the content of his cessationist post at a later … [Read more...]
Prayer is not worrying aloud…..
May 18, 2004 By
....it is rather getting a clear view of Jesus. (quote adapted from Terry Virgo on 'The word of God and prayer' a talk at the Westminster chapel 'Preach the word' conference.) … [Read more...]
What to do about internet porn….?
March 2, 2004 By
Now, a little while ago I surveyed the readers of this blog and discovered that a high percentage of the responders had significant problems with looking at internet porn. I have made my powerpoint presentation on the resulting sermon- David and Bathsheba- The Sin of the King available. An audio recording of the sermon on David and Bathsheba is also there. I would love this to be a spur to some people to resolve this issue. Are there people out there using certain internet software to avoid … [Read more...]
No well-worn Paths
February 28, 2004 By
For my unchurched friends (esp Mac- who seems to be softening in what he is saying). I can understand the fact that many of you feel that the church today is in a mess. But, there is no need to give up on it totally. In a great book No well-worn Paths by Terry Virgo, one man tells his story of disppointment with the church that lead him to help 300 churches to build biblically. Maybe there is a need for a massive church planting movement across the USA. I had imagined that you guys had … [Read more...]
AS miserable as sin….
February 1, 2004 By
C J Mahaney in an excelent book now available online: Writing a century ago, J.C. Ryle offered a sharp but simple explanation for the deficiencies he observed in the Church: Dim or indistinct views of sin are the origin of most of the errors, heresies and false doctrines of the present day I believe that one of the chief wants of the church in the nineteenth century has been, and is, clearer, fuller teaching about sin. 5 If this was accurate during his generation, how much more so today. But … [Read more...]
Does the future have a church?
November 9, 2003 By
Some quotes from a new book by Terry Virgo I have been reading lately. On leadership Its part of the leadership gift that communicates confidence and expectation of success. On the church 'We will never stop researching the wonders of the universe. The angels will never stop researching the church' 'In a day when people want to give up on church, or simply ignore it, I want to exalt the church because it is exalted in Scripture. It is the bride of Christ: a reflection of the glory and the … [Read more...]
Legalism what is it?
October 12, 2003 By
C J Mahaney says: "Legalism is seeking to achieve forgiveness from God and acceptance by God through obedience to God....In other words, a legalist is anyone who behaves as if they can earn God's approval and forgiveness through personal performance" That is all too often exactly what people think Christians believe they should do. The reality couldnt be further from the truth....... … [Read more...]
Preach the Word….
October 11, 2003 By
I had a a great day today, which was worthwhile even if to just be reminded of some great quotes, like "'To me, the work of preaching is the highest and most glorious calling to which anyone can be called.' Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones" AND preaching is 'Logic on Fire' (Again from The Doctor) One of my great priviledges in life was to know a man called Henry Tyler who was one of the founding fathers of the newfrontiers group of churches of which I am a part. He would have been delighted by … [Read more...]
Revival in a picture found at Wesley cottage
August 17, 2003 By
Just minutes from the busy A30 in Cornwall lies an amazing little cottage that Wesley stayed in several times. It is now known as Wesley Cottage There is an unusual feel to the place- part shrine to the memory, part place of worship, part threshold of revival. A priceless picture is there which appears to be based at least on verbal memory of the events of the Wesleys preaching in a pit also in Cornwall.I love the imagery of this picture with the dark clouds of ignorance hanging over the … [Read more...]
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