Parable of the Wedding Feast
March 3, 2009
Here’s a new look at the parable from Matt 22:2-14–
Is Our Worship Pleasing…or Provoking?
March 3, 2009
C. H. Spurgeon, in The Treasury of David, comments on Psalm 50: Spiritual worship is the great, the essential matter; all else without it is rather provoking than pleasing to God. As helps to the soul, outward offerings were precious, but when men went not beyond them, even their hallowed things were profaned in the … More Is Our Worship Pleasing…or Provoking?
ESV Study Bible opportunity
March 3, 2009
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How to pray for Joni Eareckson Tada
March 3, 2009
Justin Taylor, at his blog, “Between Two Worlds” posted this. You may need to click on this link and go to his blog to see the video: Joni Eareckson Tada is one of my heroes because she makes Christ look great and makes me want to grow in my knowledge of him and the power … More How to pray for Joni Eareckson Tada
Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.
March 2, 2009
Pastor John Piper, in a message on Matthew 21, “The Marvelous Rising of a Rejected Stone” Jesus’ Word in Matthew 21:42 The word of the Lord is found in Matthew 21:42 at the end of the parable of the wicked tenants. The owner of the vineyard had sent servants to get fruit from the tenants. … More Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.
What About People Who Haven’t Heard the Gospel?
March 2, 2009
What About People Who Haven’t Been Reached With the Gospel? John Piper asks and then answers from Romans 1, in a message titled, “Displays of God Remove the Excuse for Failed Worship”: Now today we see the apostle Paul answering an objection. The objection is this: “You say, Paul, that the wrath of God is … More What About People Who Haven’t Heard the Gospel?
God speaks through….me!
March 2, 2009
In “The Treasury of David,” Charles Spurgeon says: Verse 3. My mouth shall speak of wisdom. Inspired and therefore lifted beyond himself, the prophet is not praising his own attainments, but extolling the divine Spirit which spoke in him. He knew that the Spirit of truth and wisdom spoke through him. He who is not sure that … More God speaks through….me!
Numbers and the New Testament
March 2, 2009
From Theopedia.com: Relationship to the New Testament Interesting to note is 1 Corinthian’s use of Numbers. Paul says in two places that Israel’s disobedience was to serve as an example of “warnings” or what not to do (10:6, 11). He then relates these issues to dealing with temptation, noting that “God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond … More Numbers and the New Testament
Romans is about God
March 1, 2009
John Piper comments in the introductory message in his series on Romans: So verse one may look like it is about the author of the letter; but behind every phrase is Someone far greater. God bought him by the death of his Son, God called him to be an apostle (Galatians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 1:1), … More Romans is about God
Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?
March 1, 2009
J. C. Ryle states- Let us observe in these verses, what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent.We see this strikingly brought out in the parable of the two sons. Both were told to go and work in their father’s vineyard. One son, like the profligate publicans, for some time flatly refused obedience, … More Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?
