Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 161 Q How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? A The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are administered, but only by the …
Thanks again to Gospel Ebooks for the link. I read The Me I Want To Be when it was first released back in 2010. John Ortberg is a helpful writer/pastor who focuses on Christian spiritual formation, deepening our identity in Christ. His books contain genuine insight, and challenge which is accompanied by gentle, often self-deprecating …
Practical piece on not worshipping like a consumer and instead worshipping as a Christian. This is how to bless others and experience blessing. From David Mathis of Desiring God, posted on Gospel Coalition. Other Christians. Can’t do corporate worship without them, and yet sometimes it feels like we can’t really do corporate worship with them …
I think this is a prevalent trend among Australian men, as well. From Marc Cortez’s Everyday Theology blog (which also has a video grab): Alistair Begg recently spoke at Western Seminary. And just before he got into his sermon, he went on a fascinating little digression about the fact that American men don’t sing during …
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