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 | 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,...
by | Sep 7, 2012 | Bible, Worship
On the night before Jesus was crucified, he observed Passover with his disciples. The timing of these events was not coincidental–Jesus wanted his disciples to see how the Passover of old had always pointed to his death at the cross. So, Jesus said to his...
by | Sep 6, 2012 | Books, Preaching, Theology, Worship
I just finished a three-month sermon series on the Holy Spirit, and surprisingly, preaching the Holy Spirit was a far more difficult task than I imagined that it would be. In preparation, I read John Owen’s magisterial work on The Holy Spirit, quite a bit of...
by | Sep 5, 2012 | Church, History, Worship
From David Murray: If you had the choice between private Bible reading and prayer, or going to church, which would you choose? The Puritans would choose church. Surprising isn’t it. We all know the Puritans’ welcome emphasis on private devotion and personal godliness....
by | Sep 4, 2012 | Bible, Preaching, Theology, Worship
Prayer requires that we expect something. Unless we expect that God both hears and acts on our prayers, prayer is impossible. To speak of “expectant prayer” is redundant. The Psalms teach us to pray in many ways, but perhaps one of the most important...