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The Active Obedience of Christ
by Wayne Grudem on 12/15/11
If Christ had only earned forgiveness of sins for us, then we would not
Why We Need a Prophet, a Priest, and a King
by Jamie Muson on 10/27/11
Lately I’ve been writing, speaking, and studying a lot about how Jesus leads us, serves us, and provides....
The Wisdom of Solomon and the Greater Glories of Christ
by Collin Hansen on 09/08/11
We read in 1 Kings about the extravagant reign of King Solomon, a divine blessing in response to his prayer for
Glory of God : The Might of the Maker
by Kevin DeYoung on 07/22/11
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (v. 1) Psalm 19 is the classic text about God’s revelation. Verses 7-14 deal with....
Accountability Groups : the Tyranny of Do More, Try Harder
by Tullian Tchividjian on 06/14/11
Remembrance vs Spiritual Surveillance I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in “accountability groups” where there has been little to no attention given to the gospel whatsoever. There’s....
Trinity
by J.I. Packer on 05/26/11
“This is what the LORD says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God” (Isaiah 44:6)....
Jesus and the Psalms
by L Michael Morales on 04/11/11
“What do you think of the Christ?” In guiding the Jerusalem leaders to contemplate this question of eternal weight, Jesus turned to the authority of what is written “in the book of Psalms,” specifically....
Doing Good, But a Little Less Than Others
by Kevin DeYoung on 03/08/11
I hope this post comes across the right way. It could be construed as self-congratulatory, but I really mean it to be just the opposite. At the end of each month I usually list the books I’ve read....
Gospel-Driven Sanctification
by Tullian Tchividjian on 02/02/11
The first thing to remember is that we must never separate the benefits (regeneration, justification, sanctification) from the Benefactor (Jesus Christ). The Christians who....
Profile of a Disciple
by Winfield Bevins on 12/01/10
Churches are growing larger than ever before, but thousands of professing Christians in North America do not fit the New Testament definition of disciple. One survey......
A Foundation for Missional Theology
by Judson Brooks on 10/28/10
Everyone wants to be missional. Right? You find this word in almost every new book written on what it means to....
Overcoming Fear, Anxiety and Worry
by Brian Borgman on 10/26/10
“Tis the season to be anxious,” or something like that. It’s not just the holidays that cause anxiety. Anxiety and fear are....
The Forbearance of God-Part 1
by Charles Spurgeon on 09/02/10
It is an instance of divine condescension that the Lord reasons with men, and asks....
Why Substitutionary Atonement is Crucial
by Michael Horton on 06/30/10
When it comes to interpreting Christ's saving work, everything turns on our view of God's character and the seriousness of sin. God's law is not merely a reflection of his will but
The Sovereign Spirit
by Winfield Bevins on 05/06/10
Who Is The Holy Spirit? For much of church history the third Person of the Trinity has been virtually overlooked. However....
Equal as Heirs of God
by Charles Spurgeon on 03/17/10
Romans 8:17—"And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him."
Heirs of God
by Charles Spurgeon on 02/20/10
Romans 8:17—"And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may
How To Prepare for Spiritual Warfare
by Winfield Bevins on 01/19/10
Paul tells us to pray "at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making
Pray Like Jesus
by Winfield Bevins on 01/06/10
When the apostles said to Jesus, "Lord teach us how to pray," it was because they knew he was a man of profound devotion and prayer
Gospeled to Gospel
by Jeremy Carr on 11/23/09
The church is founded on the person and work of Jesus Christ (Matt. 16:18). Following Peter’s proclamation of Jesus as Christ, Jesus announces his promise to build his church. In Acts 2
D.A. Carson: What is the Gospel?
by Justin Taylor on 10/10/09
Some very rough notes on Don Carson's first lecture at the Gospel Coalition Conference....
Tim Keller Reasons With America
by Tim Keller on 07/28/09
Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and cofounder of the Gospel Coalition, is behind some of the most ambitious
Simplified Missional Living
by Jonathan Dodson on 05/07/09
Do we make being a missional people more difficult than it needs to be? What should it look like? Click here for a simplified version
Dressed For The Occasion
by Gary Brooks on 03/27/09
I was walking through St. John’s hospital recently, noticing how I could determine something about the identity of the people I passed in the halls just by how they were dressed. Doctors (usually in white), nurses (different styles and colors of outfits depending on the floor and department where they worked)
What It Means To Be A Child Of God
by Wayne Jones on 03/12/09
I was recently watching TV and saw a short scene about a couple’s experience while riding in the car that was eerily similar to my own experiences. The wife was driving when the husband yelled out, “Watch out for that car!”
Sin And The Child Of God
by Wayne Jones on 03/12/09
In a recent episode of the TV show CSI, the main character, Grissom, was called to testify at a competency hearing for a troubled young killer known as the miniature killer. In her hearing Grissom raised the question about whether or not people could really change. He said he wanted to believe they could but....
What Is The Recession For?
by John Piper on 02/19/09
This is a message about Gods purposes in the recession. By recession I dont have any sophisticated definition in mind. I just mean various financial setbacks like business slowdown, decreasing profits....
Favorite Kids Bibles
on 01/28/09
Parents: Need a good Bible for the kids? Check out these recommendations and read the history and reviews for each of them. Enjoy!
How Shall We Love Our Muslim Neighbor?
by John Piper on 01/19/09
There are as many answers to this question as there are ways to do good and not wrong. “Love does no wrong to a neighbor†(Romans 13:10). “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things†(1 Corinthians 13:4). Here are some things that, it seems to me, need to be emphasized in our day.
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
by Cordell Schulten on 01/04/09
Is the church ready for her share? In a time not so long ago and a place not that very far away, young people are imprisoned to suppress their aspiring faith. Homes used for religious meetings are confiscated to deter growing groups of believers....
"Chopped Liver or M&Ms"
by Gary Brooks on 11/25/08
By Gary Brooks: For those who know my son Jesse, it’s fairly common knowledge that he loves his Peanut M&M’s. It used to be Snickers King Size, but at some point along the way....
"Six Ways To Engage Culture"
by Jonathan Dodson on 11/19/08
Why does it seem so difficult to be relevant to culture as a Christian? To engage? The reason is quite simple; Scripture exhorts strong precaution when referring to culture or "the world" so Christians have slowly removed themselves from it all together. The Gospel, however, shows us how to do so effectively, while not compromising our central beliefs. Read more....
"The Studying Christian"
by Mark Driscoll on 11/15/08
Mark Driscoll gives insight into what the "studying Christian" should seek to accomplish through studying and memorizing Scripture.
"Gospel Diagnostics"
by David Fairchild on 10/30/08
Is the Gospel for Christians? The life of the Christian is one of continual repentance and belief, without which we slip into a boss/employee....
"Everything Is Interesting: Raising Educated People"- Jerram Barrs
by Jerram Barrs on 10/19/08
Jerram Barrs is the founder and Resident Scholar of the Francis Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary. The following article is Jerram's proposal as to why boredom and cynicism is so prevalent in Christianity today.
"The Folly and Danger of Parting With Christ for the Pleasures and Profits of Life"
by George Whitefield on 10/14/08
The implications of choosing world over Christ and the hopeless results of endlessly pursuing the transient. George Whitefield writes....
"Religion-Less Spirituality"
by Tim Keller on 10/13/08
How do you reach people who think church is the problem, not the answer? Tim Keller, Pastor of Redeemer Church in New York City, gives his thoughts on what seems to be one of the American churches most frustrating predicaments.
"Grace Is Resistible....Until It's Not"
by John Piper on 10/03/08
This is an article by John Piper found on his "Desiring God" website. It gives us a clear picture as to what true grace is to be taken as. True reformed understanding of the irresistible grace of God.