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Terry Virgo recently said on his blog: http://www.terryvirgo.org/Articles/278726/Terry_Virgo/Resources/Articles...
‘Ecstasy and delight are essential to the believer’s soul and they promote sanctification.’
This fascinating quote was recently sent to me by a friend from South Africa. It was initially expressed by John Flavel (1627 – 1691).
I first came across John Flavel decades ago...
“Ransomed men need no longer pause in fear to enter the Holy of Holies. God wills that we should push on into His Presence and live our whole life there. This is to be known to us in conscious experience. It is more than a doctrine to be held, it is a life to be enjoyed every moment of every day.”
A. W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
Monday Morning Meditation
Part of a prayer from ‘The Valley of Vision’ (a collection of Puritan prayers) …
“Take me to the cross to seek glory from its infamy;
Strip me of every pleasing pretence of righteousness by my own doings.
O gracious Redeemer, I have neglected thee too long,
often crucified thee,
crucified thee afresh by my impenitence, put thee to open shame.
I...
Chandler, Horton, and Keller on the Church in Culture from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.
Three church leaders answer perennial questions: What is the church's role in culture? Put another way, how does the church equip members to carry out their callings in the world?
In this video: Matt Chandler, Michael Horton, Tim Keller
Permalink: http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/...
“. . . we can say of the first three chapters that the Apostle is reminding these Ephesians . . . who they are, what they are, and how they have become what they are. That is his theme. All the major doctrines of the Christian faith are to be found in these first three chapters . . .
But the Apostle desires the Ephesians to understand above all else the privileges that belong to...
People who are full of the Holy Spirit, commend God to one another. And it is fascinating that Paul tells us to do it through singing (Ephesians 5:19). It’s because songs communicate emotion.
Jonathan Edwards, Amercian pastor/theologian from the 18th Century said, “The duty of singing praises to God, seems to be appointed wholly to excite and express religious affections. No other...
John Calvin wrote:
Without the gospel everything is useless and vain;
without the gospel we are not Christians;
without the gospel all riches is poverty,
all wisdom folly before God;
strength is weakness,
and all the justice of man is under the condemnation of God.
But by the knowledge of the gospel we are made children of God,
brothers of Jesus Christ,
fellow townsmen with...
Don’t Miss out on The Willing Tenderness of Jesus (Luke 8:40–43)
[40-41] Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. And there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue
This is a very respected man. He held one of the top positions in the city.
And falling at Jesus' feet, he implored him to come to his house
Grown...
Five Questions Concerning The Mission of the Church
Want To Find Your Idol? Follow Your Money
True and Better
"Jesus is the true and better Adam who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is imputed to us."
Alzheimer's and Gospel Transformation
Wrestling with an...
"The gospel of justifying faith means that while Christians are, in themselves still sinful and sinning, yet in Christ, in God’s sight, they are accepted and righteous. So we can say that we are more wicked than we ever dared believe, but more loved and accepted in Christ than we ever dared hope — at the very same time. This creates a radical new dynamic for personal growth. It means that...