INTRODUCTION: And we need to begin with the strong assertion that the title of this message—Reformed evangelism—is not an oxymoron. Sharing our faith with others is not optional. But at the same time, the way we understand that faith does have an impact on how we go about evangelism. THE TEXT: “Finally, be ye all …
Compassionate Conservativism Isn’t Either One
Darryl’s next chapter, “The Dilemma of Compassionate Conservatism,” provides a good overview of the recent interactions of the state and evangelicals, and the attempt to have the government provide help to various “faith-based” social agencies. Darryl does good work pointing out the corners that we have painted ourselves into, but his narrow conception of what …
Enjoying What You Have
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 131 “There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up” (Prov. 21:20). This is also a commonplace in Proverbs. The ability to say no to yourself is an …
How Jesus Said to Receive Him
In this portion of Scripture, we find the Lord teaching the disciples a lesson of enormous importance, and we find that Mark presents this lesson to us in a series of unforgettable contrasts. “And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them …” (Mark …
Preaching, Not Negotiating
“We are called to proclaim Christ, not to discuss Him” (John Stott, The Preacher’s Portrait, p. 110).
Dancing Solipsistically
“On the dance floor itself, a great seething mass of people move like maggots in a tin. With so large a number of people crammed into so small a space, it is astonishing that they is no social contact among them. Most of the pairs do not even look into each other’s eyes; because of …
Putting the Fun Into Fundamentalism
“What is the tithe for? As the church receives the gifts from members, the elders should keep in mind the three basic functions of the tithe . . . support ministers of the gospel, the relief of the poor, and celebration before the Lord. We have already seen Paul’s requirement of the first category. Christian …
First Time for Everything
I understand that a bunch of you are going to be at the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego this week (Nov. 14-16). Well, as it turns out, Canon Press is going to be there as a vendor for the first time, and they are going to have books for sale. Now I understand …
First Edition Lewis
Interested in Lewis first editions? Why not? Well, okay, maybe the price is why not, and maybe you wouldn’t want to read through it with a highlighter when you get it. But, that said, think about the investment potential. What will these puppies be worth in another hundred years? Think about that.
Baptism of Light
Peter has confessed the identify of his master. He has spoken the truth, but has still spoken more than he knew. The Lord is now revealed in His glory to three of his disciples, and the foretaste of glory helps to ameliorate the difficulties of the hard sayings He placed upon them at the end …