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Monthly Archives: November 2008
The Old “Good Example” Objection Revisited
One of the most common objections in evangelistic conversations is that “the church is full of hypocrites.” The horrible example of professing Christians is one of the favorite and most reliable refuges of a cornered unbeliever. Listen to how Ichabod Spencer handles just … Continue reading
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Jonah’s Place in the Bible’s Great Story and the Mystery of God’s Salvation
The book of Jonah is without question the most familiar of the twelve minor prophets, but for years I have been guilty of viewing it in isolation from the great story that Scripture is telling. It is not merely an … Continue reading
God’s Absolute Sovereignty in Jonah
I am struck by the absolute sovereignty of God over all things as presented in the book of Jonah. He governs every aspect of his creation, “hurling a great wind upon the sea,” (1:4) and then calming it in an instant (1:15). … Continue reading
Preach To Us Like We Are Sinners
One more story from Preaching and Preachers.Lloyd-Jones was given the opportunity to preach at a college chapel in the University of Oxford, and the wife of the Principal came rushing up to him afterwards. Here is the exchange they shared: “Do … Continue reading
When It Doesn’t Last 24 Hours
Any believer who desires to see sinners come to Christ but also wants to trust God’s power rather than manipulative gimmicks will inevitably encounter situations where a difficult decision must be made (by the evangelist). The Gospel has been faithfully shared, the listener has … Continue reading
Preaching and Preachers, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
I have really benefited from reading D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers last week. It had been recommended to me for several years, and now that I have read it, I realize how influential this book has been on my … Continue reading
Dr. Van Neste Endorses New Book on Pastoral Care
Dr. Ray Van Neste endorsed a new book on pastoral ministry over at his blog Oversight of Souls today: Visit the Sick by Brian Croft. You can read his review here. Dr. Van Neste alludes to the fact that those … Continue reading
Lloyd-Jones on the Condition of our Listeners and the Content of our Preaching
“And beyond this, we must never give the impression that all that is needed is for people to make a little adjustment in their thinking and ideas and behaviour; that is to militate against our message. Our message is that … Continue reading
The Doctor on the Dangerous Combination of Puritans and Young Preachers
“I have observed that certain young men who have developed a new interest, for instance, in the Puritans, start speaking and writing as if they lived in the seventeenth century. That is quite ludicrous.” (137) “The new interest in the … Continue reading
Homesick: The Beauty of Bygone Grace, the Value of a Place, and the Eternity in the Heart of Man
I am writing this, not from my home of four months in Curve, TN, but from the familiar window seat at the Ryan Center for Biblical Studies at Union University. I chose this seat for my studies often during my … Continue reading
With Christ on the Ancient Paths 