One of the reasons why the Holy Angels and the Holy Saints honor Holy, Holy, Holy God in heaven is because of His work of creation. The theory of evolution is not spiritually neutral! It is a slap in the face of the Omnipotent Creator. It questions the veracity of one of God’s greatest miracles. [...]
Archive for June, 2009
26 Jun
I do not think it means what you think it means
In a post at Euangelion, Michael Bird responds to R. Scott Clark who responds to John Piper who responds to N. T. Wright who responds to the Apostle Paul but none of that is important right now. What is important is Bird’s correction of Clark’s usage of the word “Reformed.” It wasn’t long ago that [...]
25 Jun
Jonathan Edwards is My Hero
In June of 1850, Jonathan Edwards’ congregation in Northampton voted whether or not to retain him as their pastor. Only 23 of 230 voted in favor of Edwards—a mere 10 percent—and he was therefore terminated from the pastorate he held for 23 years. Leading up to his farewell sermon on July 1, 1750, Edwards’ demeanor [...]
23 Jun
But the Puritans didn’t have air condition and other strains of logic
Within days of Spurgeon and MacArthur celebrating the same birthday (see previous post), the current, long-time pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon’s church) has come out swinging at just about every American who dares call himself “reformed” in any shape of the word. Unlike some folks, if the world stopped employing the word “reformed” or [...]
19 Jun
What else do Spurgeon and MacArthur have in common?
Today Charles Spurgeon would have celebrated his 175th birthday while John MacArthur celebrates his 70th. Happy birthday gentlemen.
17 Jun
Is your preaching little more than religious moralism?
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the Advance 09 conference in Durham, N.C. Admittedly, I was walking in where angels fear to tread. The lineup of speakers was at one time thrilling and concerning. If you read ET’s you know that we all share an affinity for John MacArthur and all of [...]
15 Jun
A Question for Postmillennialists:
According to postmillennialism, the gospel will continue to advance with great success, and most of the world’s population will be regenerate by the end of the present age. As postmillennialist Loraine Boettner explains: Postmillennialism is that view of the last things which holds that the kingdom of God is now being extended in the world [...]
11 Jun
When God Doesn’t Answer Prayer
Nine Hindrances to Fruitful Intercessory Prayer: Cherishing unrepentant sin in your heart (Ps 66:18) Asking with selfish motives (James 4:3) Failing to ask in faith (James 1:5-7) Failing to pray according to God’s will (1 John 5:14-15) Failing to care for your wife (1 Peter 3:7) Failing to ask in the name of Jesus (John [...]
3 Jun
In favor of a little liturgy and the occassional “ditty”
Our church’s liturgy would probably be described as “free church” worship by those who study such things (see Kent Hughes, “Free Church Worship” in Worship by the Book, ed. D. A. Carson). Nothing flashy, no smells or bells but with a healthy dose of Christ-centered singing, Scripture reading, preaching, and lots of prayer. We’re simple [...]
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