There is much which is good and necessary in life. But for the Christian there can only be one preeminent passion. Make sure it shows. From C.J. Mahaney’s View From The Cheap Seats. Don Carson: If I have learned anything in 35 or 40 years of teaching, it is that students don’t learn everything I …
Jared Wilson suspects that “the main reason hymns don’t resonate with people much any more is because we don’t preach the gospel.” Well, the gospel may not be being preached but folk will probably be hearing about: “the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give …
In an era when ‘Reformation Day’ (October 31) sounds as slightly anachronistic as the word ‘Protestant’ it is vitally important to remember that the centrality of the doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone as the essence of the Gospel is a truth which can be lost, or diluted to the extent that …
Reformation Day 2010 actually falls on October 31 providing an opportunity to recall the anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of his 95 theses on the church door at Wittenburg in 1517. Although Presbyterians don’t go in for special days, it’s worth some sort of mention. The ecumenical spirit of the age seems a trifle embarrassed …
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