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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Marveling at Our Trinitarian Salvation
Yesterday was Trinity Sunday. Sometimes I fear that, like Esau who sold his birthright for a mess of pottage, we can neglect the most beautiful of all Biblical doctrines given to us, that of the Trinity, and leave it to … Continue reading
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Gregory of Nazianzus on the Trinity
This Sunday is recognized by the Christian Church as Trinity Sunday. Here is one of my favorite quotes in thinking about the mystery of the Trinity, from one of the greatest theologians of the early church: “This I give you … Continue reading
The Joyful Inner-Life of the Trinity
“Take all the happiest experiences of your life: when your girlfriend said ‘yes’ to your proposal of marriage; your wedding day; the birth of your first child; when your 5-year old make s a convincing profession of faith in Jesus … Continue reading
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The Holy Trinity in the Old Testament
The Holy Trinity in the Old Testament Is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit taught in the Old Testament? The following outline is essentially a summary of the first chapter of Robert Letham’s outstanding book, The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, … Continue reading
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Re-Routed: Jesus Pours out the Spirit at Pentecost
When most of us think about Pentecost, our minds are immediately drawn to the miraculous events associated with the giving of the Spirit: tongues of fire, a mighty rushing wind, and the of speaking many languages. But these miracles were … Continue reading
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Seeking Guidance? Pray through Psalm 25
Needing guidance as you are planning out your to-do list for the week, thinking about a decision to make at work, seeking to care for your family, or whatever else on this Monday morning? It would be hard to improve … Continue reading
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Biblical Manhood on the Ponderosa
My wife and I recently allowed our DirecTV account to play out, so we are relying exclusively on DVD’s when turning to small-screen entertainment. The other day, Candace saw a 34-episode DVD set of Bonanza in the $5 bin at … Continue reading
The Ascended Christ Calls Us to Radical Humility
The New Testament writers apply the doctrine of the Ascension to the every day life of faith in a number of concrete ways, but there has been one application that I have found particularly convicting throughout the beginning of this … Continue reading
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“If You Have Any Manhood in You . . .”
I heard Dr. Russell Moore relate this story about 19th Century Southern Baptist T.T. Eaton in an address at Union University a few years ago, and looked it up last night to hear it again. A good word for all … Continue reading
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Ascension Hymn
One of the most effective ways of getting biblical truths down into our hearts and souls is by reflecting on and singing the rich hymns of the church’s history. Here is an ascension day hymn worth thinking over today (hear … Continue reading
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Tagged Ascension, Devotion to Christ, Hymns, Worship
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