by | Feb 15, 2013 | Bible, Books, Church, Theology
This post is the third in a series of initial reactions to Two Kingdoms Theology from reading David VanDrunen’s book, Living in God’s Two Kingdoms. In the first post, I summarized the biblical case for Two Kingdoms Theology, expressing my appreciation in...
by | Jan 30, 2013 | Bible, Books, Church, Preaching
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Nonetheless there are places, albeit few, where to interpret the passage or book literally requires the reader to interpret it allegorically. In his commentary on the Song of Solomon, James Durham (c. 1622-1658) affirms...
by | Jan 29, 2013 | Church, History, Preaching, Worship
I highly recommend Iain Murray’s lecture “Conditions for Powerful Preaching,” the first installment in his series “Preaching in History,” which you can download and listen to for free from Sermon Audio. Right after the 36:20 mark, Iain...
by | Jan 28, 2013 | Bible, Church, Preaching, Theology
Wise, convicting words from Kevin DeYoung: But what if your elders didn’t pray more than five minutes at their meeting last month? Would you know? No one would, not right away. What if your pastor hasn’t prayed for weeks? What if the elders are not deep into the word?...
by | Jan 25, 2013 | Bible, Books, Church, History, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Having discussed the similarities between the two covenants [of works and of grace], [Patrick] Gillespie [1617-1617] turns his attention to the differences between the two covenants, “which are manifold and...
by | Jan 21, 2013 | Bible, Books, Church, Culture, History, Preaching, Theology, Worship
Since seminary, I have dipped into some of the great treasures of Puritan literature here and there, and my few encounters with the Puritans have been richly rewarding. Their passion for the Scriptures, their burning love for God and for people, and their deep,...