Tag Archives: Gospel
When My Sins Discourage Me
Whenever I’m conscious of areas of sin in my life, I tend to get discouraged. Discouragement is natural, but it’s really not good to get discouraged about sin. Discouragement doesn’t save me… Christ does. A lot of times, I don’t … Continue reading
Discuss: What Fuels Your Sunday Worship?
This week’s question is: “What fuels your Sunday worship?” Just so no one feels restricted, you can respond to that question in a variety of ways. For instance… What do you do to prepare for Sunday worship? (i.e. disciplines, habits) … Continue reading
Instant Holiness
Sanctification, the Christian’s continual process of growth in holiness, actually has instantaneous aspects to it. In other words, sanctification can occur “on the spot.” Of course, it is a gradual process in the course of a believer’s life. But there … Continue reading
Herman Bavinck on Covenant Communion and Baptism
This is an excerpt from chapter one of “The Sacrifice of Praise,” written by Herman Bavinck. For an introduction to Bavinck, a biography can be found here. The mystical union with Christ precedes all blessings . . . The offer and … Continue reading
Belief Versus Assumption
D. A. Carson once observed a common trend in dealing with truth (particularly Christian truths, but not exclusively): one generation believes it, a second generation merely assumes it, and a third generation ends up denying it. When discussing beliefs with … Continue reading
A Gospel Coalition Conversation
D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, and John Piper recorded an hour-long discussion for The Gospel Coalition. Topics include forming and defending ministries of mercy, finding gospel-transformed pastors, gospel-centered living in place of legalism and licentiousness, freedom from pornography through the … Continue reading
Psalms (To Be Continued…)
Discipline definitely isn’t a strong suit of mine, but I’m hoping to persevere in finishing the Bible in a year. I’ve actually never been able to do it before, but I think this is because I’ve always given up after … Continue reading
Psalm 17 – I Shall Behold Your Face
In Psalm 17, David pleads for his life once more. He pleads innocent and begs for deliverance. I get the sense that he yearns for signs of assurance that God is with him. This is especially evident where David says, … Continue reading
Psalm 16 – My Whole Being Rejoices
Psalm 16 is exceptionally difficult to understand as a whole, but there are several themes interwoven throughout the progression of the psalm. In verse 1, David asks God to preserve him. This may be related to verses 9b and 10a where … Continue reading
My Despair at Enjoying God
I came across an old, though-provoking article on Internet Monk written by Steve Brown. The article is Brown’s critical take on John Piper‘s teaching known as Christian Hedonism. For the record, I respect and benefit from the teaching ministries of both men. I am … Continue reading
Preaching the Gospel to Myself 