by | Jan 24, 2013 | Bible, Books, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: [John] Owen explains that the [Holy] Spirit does not speak to believers in an outward or inward vocal testimony. In other words, the Spirit does not speak to believers “of the Word, but by the Word.” When...
by | Jan 23, 2013 | Bible, Preaching, Theology
From the D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones sermon on James 4:1, “From Whence Come Wars” right after the 32:00 mark: The problem is man himself–why he lives as he does; why he is irrational; why he is a fool; why he has wars and rumors of wars. Simple problem?...
by | Jan 22, 2013 | Bible, Books, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Revelations from God, such as that given to Abraham, commanding him to sacrifice his only son, had a “divine power and efficacy” that infalliby assured Abraham that the words came from God. Nevertheless, God...
by | Jan 22, 2013 | Theology, Worship
At the 19:25 minute mark of the Reformed Forum podcast “Justification Sola Fide,” Dr. Lane G. Tipton concisely summarizes the massive, glorious work of redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ: In his atonement, Jesus propitiates wrath, expiates sin,...
by | Jan 21, 2013 | Books, History, Theology
A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life in a Year: Stephen Charnock (1628-1680)…lists ten attributes of God that may be recognized by the light of nature: (1) the power of God, in creating a world out of nothing; (2) the wisdom of God, in the order, variety, 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,...