“This should teach us not to despise the sacraments, although the outward elements of bread, wine and water are weak and common and completely lifeless in themselves. Nor should we despise the ministry of the Word, although it is exercised by a weak man, as mortal and sinful as others. Since God can season the …
Carving Up a Bowl of Soup
When societies fall apart, they do not do so in an orderly manner. When God strikes a people with a judicial stupor, the result is not a feast of reason and flow of soul. “For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and …
True Scandal
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) The Basket Case Chronicles #9 “For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness” (1 Cor. 1:22-23). Paul has asked the rhetorical questions—where is the …
Letham and Hamilton
I know a number of friends in the UK follow this blog, and here is a special announcement just for you all — along with anyone over here who has enough frequent flyer miles. I speak of this conference, and commend it to you heartily. Wish I could go to it.
What Is Our Crown? Is It Not You?
“When the Lord dispenses rewards, or crowns, we will see that it will not be a mercenary affair at all. No one in heaven will be rewarded with a chest full of doubloons” (Why Ministers Must Be Men, p. 57).
To Which An Appropriate Response is Not “Darn”
“If we look into the Scriptures we shall find God never called people into the state of grace or to any notable work or function in his church without first humbling them” (Perkins, The Art of Prophesying, p. 158).
Very Little Stones
So I have said more than once that secularism is on its last legs. Where do I get off saying that? Why that pronouncement? There are a number of ways this argument can be made, but allow me to point to just a couple. These indicators are not my own private claim to be able …
Here’s Something
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Hitch-25
A few weeks ago I reviewed Peter Hitchens’ fine book, The Rage Against God. Here is a detailed interview with him about it by Hugh Hewitt.
Breeders No More
Christian parents of high school students really need to think through their assumptions about higher education. And by “think through,” I really mean “rethink.” Here is a link to help kick start that process. Christians need to stop being the secularist breeding program.