I appreciated this article by Tullian Tchividjian. He considers Jesus’ parable about the Good Samaritan and presents an interpretation which emphasises the fact that it was told in the context of a discussion about eternal life. I think Tchividjian helpfully points out that to contend that Jesus’ lesson is that eternal life is gained by …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 25 Chapter 16 – Of Good Works (Paragraphs 1-4) I. Good works are only such as God has commanded in his holy Word, and not such as, without the warrant thereof, are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretense of good intention. II. These …
Chuck Lawless expands on these personal observations about leaders who last at Thom Rainer’s blog. They ring true to my experience. (Number 4 notwithstanding.) Unsurprisingly, they are also qualities which benefit anyone who cultivates them as part of their lives. In addition to Lawless’ explanations of these points in the original post there are some …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 24 Chapter 15 – Of Repentance Unto Life (Cont.) (Paragraphs 4-6) IV. As there is no sin so small but it deserves damnation; so there is no sin so great that it can bring damnation upon those who truly repent. V. Men ought not to content themselves with …
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