links for 2006-04-21 A Firm Foundation: What More Can He Say Than to You He Has Said? Terrific article by Justin Taylor. When you read Scripture, are you left wishing God had said a whole lot more”, leaving a multitude of unanswered questions? “It comes down to WHAT you are looking for as you read and listen.” (tags: hymn taylor theology) M’Cheyne’s Approach to ‘Small Groups’ Evangelical churches tend to herd their flocks into organized small groups. Jim Bublitz posts... Read more
In light of some of the Worship wars recently, I thought I would find something from the man I see as the heir to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones� mantle. These words are so good that I will simply allow him to speak for himself. The full article is well worth a read. He is preaching from Philippians 1. As usual, all emphasis is mine. Somehow these words make all the worship wars melt away . . . . �The intensification of... Read more
In light of some of the Worship wars recently, I thought I would find something from the man I see as the heir to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones mantle. These words are so good that I will simply allow him to speak for himself. The full article is well worth a read. He is preaching from Philippians 1. As usual, all emphasis is mine. Somehow these words make all the worship wars melt away . . . . The intensification of... Read more
links for 2006-04-19 Phil Johnson Has First Ever Word of Prophecy In the comments section of Dan Phillips post,”Resurrection Not Essential?” Phil said, “Am I a prophet or what?” Another commentator added, “Good ol’ Adrian Warnock finally got through to him, I’m afraid!” (tags: adrianw cool pyromaniacs) What Every Pastor Needs–Personal Purity “God, create a clean heart in me, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” A soul-searching meditation for pastors and congregation alike. Clean hands and a pure heart–there... Read more
links for 2006-04-18 The Chronicles of Warnock Part 3 Paul’s journey brings him to where Evangelical Outpost and me were beaten in the “King of the Blogs” contest, and he links to some interesting quotes that I put on the blog in the autumn of 2003. (tags: adrianw apostles blogging leadership virgo Piper) One Faith Many Bibles Interesting secular newspaper article about Bible translations. (tags: ESV NIV NKJV NLT KJV bible translation) EXAMINING EMERGENT: Where Emergent Goes Bad, Part 2... Read more
links for 2006-04-17 The Charismatics Identity Crisis and a Generous Comment about this Blog “We are so drawn to the rock solid theology of our Reformed brethren . . . .but we love the open practice of the gifts of the Spirit. But I like what Adrian Warnock has to say on the subject. I read his writings and I feel like I am finding my place.” (tags: reformed charismatic) Mark Dever: Becoming a Weakness “Should we not . .... Read more
This morning I preached a sermon in our Easter Celebration. The mp3 file is available for download from my church website. I focussed on the annointing of Jesus by Mary, and how Jesus polarises people. Here are the notes I took with me to preach from, although the message itself probably varied more than usual from them as my laptop which I was using to read the notes decided to shut down just as I began to preach! Mt 26,... Read more
links for 2006-04-16 Mohler Answers “What is the Gospel?” Early on Resurrection Sunday, much earlier than most of us have opened an eye, Al Mohler addresses CJ’s question. “What a time to consider the meaning of the Gospel.” (tags: gospel mohler T4GB) Substitution, Representation, Union–How We Benefit from Christ’s Death and Resurrection In his offering for Spurgeon Monday, Phil Johnson points out that Spurgeon emphatically affirms several aspects of the believer’s relationship with Christ. Several dimensions of all of these... Read more
UPDATE In January of 2008, the following article was identified as the 30th most popular post with readers of this blog on a list of the top thirty most-read posts of all time. This post introduces us to a tool which is invaluable in helping teams to collaborate for free. Google calendar is a helpful gift to the world from what some are calling the new Microsoft. Actually, am I the only one who is starting to worry about Google’s... Read more
I came across an interesting quote in one of the ‘Word’ commentaries- ‘Paul usually criticizes his opponents lifestyle and not their theology. The fallacy of their teaching is confirmed by the lifestyle it produces’. This notion of doctrine and life being entwined is a key New Testament value. So how did we get to the point in our churches where we often seem more concerned about the correctness of each other’s doctrine than the way we live our lives? Why... Read more
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