Tag: Scripture

Background on the apostles for Acts’ readings…

January 2, 2009

The following information is from Theopedia.com, An Encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity: The word apostle (Greek apostolos) is a common term for someone sent forth or sent out, as an emissary. In the formal Christian sense, it is the title attributed to the Apostlesof Jesus Christ. As the Bible says, “And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, … More Background on the apostles for Acts’ readings…

Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 5

January 1, 2009

Part 5 of John Piper’s message from Psalm 1….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind”    A Fight Won by Delight Here’s the picture of the Christian life: There are streams of water. This is the life of God flowing through the word of God, the Psalms. You are planted there by God’s sovereign grace … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 5

Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 4

January 1, 2009

More from Pastor John Piper’s sermon, “Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Two Questions on Psalm 1 As we turn now to Psalm 1, we will see confirmation for much of what we just saw. This psalm is worthy of three sermons at least. I will only make two observations that come from two questions. … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 4

Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 3

January 1, 2009

Part 3 from John Piper’s sermon on Psalm 1….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind”  3. The Psalms are inspired by God. Now add one more observation about the Psalms in general: The Psalms are inspired by God. They are not merely the word of man but also the word of God. What that means … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 3

Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 2

January 1, 2009

Part 2 of John Piper’s sermon, “”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind”  2. The Psalms are songs or poems. The second observation is that the Psalms are songs or poems. That’s what the word psalm means. They are meant to be read or sung as poetry or songs. The point of this observation is that poetry … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 2

Bible Bookmarks….

January 1, 2009

Let me share a great tool to help you read the Bible through in a year. I first discovered this plan when visiting Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN and have used it for quite a few years. From their website, hopeingod.org: The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan offers special features that will aid you … More Bible Bookmarks….

The Romans of the OT?

March 15, 2001

Robert Rayburn – Faith Presbyterian Church of Tacoma, in a sermon ‘Faith before Works’  from Deuteronomy 1:1-46 I think it is entirely fair to liken Deuteronomy to Romans in the NT, even to call it the Romans of the OT. It is chock full of the great themes of Holy Scripture. It is a book which, in … More The Romans of the OT?

A clear call to action

September 12, 0202

Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to … More A clear call to action