An article by William Michael was recently brought to my attention, in which he is dismissively critical of what he calls the “Dorothy Sayers Movement.” Given the nature of his critique, I can’t really have a whole lot to say about it, about which more in a minute, but since I think he is talking …
They Still Don’t Know What It Is
“Each human being is headed for one of two destinations — wrath or salvation. All individuals are foreordained to one or the other, and this foreordination is accomplished without injustice to anyone. Unbelievers who retort that God’s foreordination is unjust take these wonderful doctrines of grace as an occasion to rail against God, thereby demonstrating …
Being Sincere Without Being Earnest
“A preacher can be sincere on the low ground of prudential ethics and morals, but he becomes earnest only when he seeks the salvation of the souls of his hearers” (Macartney, Preaching Without Notes, p. 23).
Their Raggedy Founder
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) The Basket Case Chronicles #36 “Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you” (1 Cor. 4:8). Paul is about to explain …
All Kindled Up
For those of you who are all Kindled up, this is to let you know that Canon has formatted a number of the family books so that you can now get them on Kindle. Take a look here.
Not the Solution At All
“If Paul is discussing national election through the chapter [Rom. 9], then the Word of God can be of ‘no effect,’ which Paul expressly denies. National election is the problem, not the solution” (Back to Basics, p. 35).
Why Some Ministers Avoid Some Things
“If the life within the minister’s own heart is not right, it will be natural and easy for him to avoid and omit the great searching truths of the gospel” (Macartney, Preaching Without Notes, pp. 21-22).
Covered in Hot Gravy
The faithful Christian looks around the table, sees who is sitting with him, and he loves them. The fellowship and thanksgiving sanctify whatever is on the table — and pretty much anything can be on the table. If we can get it down, there is not much that gratitude can’t sanctify (1 Tim. 4:4). The …
Audio Resources
Here is a list that contains some of our bestselling audio resources. They include both books on audio, and sets of talks and sermons. If you spend time on the Canon site, you will discover that a number of these are also available via download. Hope you enjoy . . . Biblical Courtship Volume 1 …
You Can Look Them Up On Your Phone
When it comes to modern conveniences, many Christians are confused about the relationship of their hot and cold running water, say, to the worldview that we inherited from the Enlightenment, the outlook of modernity. If we reject the Enlightenment (and who shouldn’t?), does that mean we must be relegated to the grass huts? Put another …