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Thursday, July 8th, 2010From the 2010 New Zealand School of Theology: This year, we considered the topic ‘A Theology of Ministry.’ 24 men gathered for a week of lectures and fellowship.
Cotton Mather on Sermon Preparation
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Wise observations from the great early New England pastor:
Ligon Duncan on the Means of Grace
Thursday, March 11th, 2010How does a church function? How do Christians grow? In a day of confusion, it is great to read a clear-thinking, God-centered article addressing this question. In 2007, Ligon Duncan, pastor of Jackson, Mississippi’s First Presbyterian Church published on this matter.
Shared Gospel Ministry
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010In the Second London Confession, Chapter 27 paragraph 2 we read: “Saints by profession are bound to maintain an holy fellowship and communion in the worship of God, and in performing such other spiritual services, as tend to their mutual edification; as also in relieving each other in outward things according to their several abilities, [...]
The Headship of Christ in the Church
Friday, January 8th, 2010From John Cotton’s The Keys of the Kingdom 65-67 All legislative power (power of making of Laws) in the Church is in [Christ], and not from him derived to any other, Jam. 4. 12. La. 33. 22. The power derived to others, is onely to publish and execute his Laws and Ordinances, and to see [...]
On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity
Friday, December 25th, 2009On The Morning of Christ’s Nativity by John Milton This is the month, and this the happy morn, Wherein the Son of heaven’s eternal King, Of wedded Maid and Virgin Mother born, Our great redemption from above did bring; For so the holy pages once did sing, That He our deadly forfeit should release, And [...]
Rest Assured Hymns
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009I love music. For all of my life, I have enjoyed a wide variety of genres and forms. Whenever the opportunity arises, I listen to music; at times I am even brave enough to try to play some of it myself. When others listen to talk radio, you can be sure that I will have [...]
Changin’ Times (Part 3)
Thursday, September 17th, 2009The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Confessionalism Adrift Amid the Siren Cries for Relevancy – Part 3 The Solution I have spent the greater amount of time in this address seeking to persuade you of my claim that even amongst those who claim to be reformed; we are drifting from our confessional roots and convictions; [...]
Changin’ Times (Part 2)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Confessionalism Adrift Amid the Siren Cries for Relevancy – Part 2 What is behind this? What is the big motivation to be relevant? One of the great idols for pastors and churches is numbers.
Changin’ Times (Part 1)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009On September 1, we were delighted to sit under the ministry of Pastor Jeff Oliver who spoke at the 2009-10 Academic Year opening service of the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies. We hope soon to have a video recording of this address available. In the meantime, here is Rev. Oliver’s lecture revised for posting on [...]
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