Two hundred years after Calvin published his first edition of The Institutes, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon about being content in God. The title of the sermon was God the Best Portion of the Christian. Edwards’s text is Psalm 73:25: Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.Continue reading “God the Best Portion of the Christian – Jonathan Edwards (1736)”
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The Most High A Prayer Hearing God – Jonathan Edwards (1735)
Psalm 65:2 is Edwards text in the winter of 1735, January 8. O you who hears prayer, to you shall all flesh come. Doctrine – It is the character of the Most High, that he is a God who answers prayer. Four headings drive the sermon. 1. The Most High is a God that Hears Prayer ThoughContinue reading “The Most High A Prayer Hearing God – Jonathan Edwards (1735)”
A Dozen Things God Did With Your Sin – Sam Storms
Sam Storms, A Dozen Things God Did With Your Sin (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 216 pp. “The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are thus to be seen as the pivotal chapter in the unfolding story of God’s redemptive purpose for humanity.” So, says Sam Storms in his recent book, A Dozen Things God DidContinue reading “A Dozen Things God Did With Your Sin – Sam Storms”
Nothing But the Truth
Scripture warns, “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ” (Col. 2:8, ESV). As followers of Christ, we need to be vigilant, constantly on guard, and discerning good from evil. One ofContinue reading “Nothing But the Truth”
THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise
In Doug Pagitt’s book, Flipped, the author sets out to fundamentally transform the classical view of God. This transformation is creative and innovative. It is intuitive and will attract the attention of many readers. Pagitt sets forth three goals at the beginning of the book: To see that changing your mind, drawing new conclusions,Continue reading “THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise”
R.C. Sproul: Defender of the Reformed Faith – Nate Pickowicz
Dr. R.C. Sproul was a theological titan, teacher, preacher, and defender of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He articulated the deep realities of the gospel in simple terms and invited anyone with ears to hear to come along for the ride. R.C. urged us to memorize Luther’s famous line that “justification is the article uponContinue reading “R.C. Sproul: Defender of the Reformed Faith – Nate Pickowicz”
The Safety Zone
Psalm 2:7-12 The opening verses of Psalm 2 unveil the rebels who resist the authority of God. This passage reveals the posture of rebels who are poised to dethrone God. These rebels rage against God and plot against him (v. 1). They oppose the LORD and his anointed (v. 2). These rebels make autonomy theirContinue reading “The Safety Zone”
I Am a Complementarian
Scripture affirms that men and women are equal in importance and personhood, created in the image of God, and created to reflect his glory (Gen. 1:26-27; Isa. 43:7). Scripture affirms important distinctions of roles between men and women and establishes a biblical framework for authority, including male headship, which was instituted prior to the FallContinue reading “I Am a Complementarian”
The Christian Pilgrim – Jonathan Edwards
On this day March 22, 1758, Jonathan Edwards reached the shores of the Celestial City. Edwards reminds readers that there are on a journey towards heaven. The title of the message is The Christian Pilgrim. Section 1 – A Pilgrimage to Heaven “We ought above all things to desire a heavenly happiness; to be withContinue reading “The Christian Pilgrim – Jonathan Edwards”
Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation – Joel R.Beeke and Paul M. Smalley
Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 1171 pp. Theology should draw readers close to the heart of God. It should stimulate and stretch the mind. It should warm and elevate the affections. It should soothe the soul. It should convict the heart.Continue reading “Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation – Joel R.Beeke and Paul M. Smalley”
Veritas et Lux 