Here’s an interesting verse:
When he [Herod] heard him [John the Baptist], he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him. (Mark 6:20)
However, when push came to shove—in this case, saving face before others (v. 26) and indulging his sin nature (v. 22)—Herod rejected God’s Word and messenger. Although he “was very sorry” [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Great Preaching Isn’t Enough
Posted in Gospels on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Strong Women
Posted in Current Reading on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s funny how one thing often leads to another.
Tonight we’ll look briefly at Hebrews 12:9–”Shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live?” While reading a commentary on this, the author noted,
The strong Christian is the disciplined Christian. ‘Women who are brought up in the country,’ Chrysostom quaintly says, ‘are [...]
God is Spirit
Posted in God, tagged God, Spirit, Stephen Charnock on July 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Some great quotes from the puritan Stephen Charnock’s The Existence and Attributes of God, volume 1–
As it is impossible for the eye of man to see [God], it is impossible for the art of man to paint him upon walls, and carve him out of wood. None knows him but himself, none can describe him [...]
Prayer for Ministers
Posted in Newton, John, Pastors, tagged hymn, John Newton, Pastors, Prayer on July 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve just started studying the life and ministry of John Newton (1725-1807), and came across this great hymn he wrote called a “Prayer for Ministers.” It is excellent; I’ve been meditating over it for about a week now.
Chief Shepherd of thy chosen sheep,
From death and sin set free!
May ev’ry under-shepherd keep
His eye intent on thee!
With [...]
Obama on Origins
Posted in Biblical Creationism on July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I just came across this interview conducted when our President was running for office. He was asked, “What’s your attitude regarding the teaching of evolution
in public schools?” His answer:
I’m a Christian, and I believe in parents being able to provide children with religious instruction without interference from the state. But I also believe our schools [...]
Instructions to the Jury
Posted in Biblical Creationism, Scopes Trial on July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For this month’s series on The Bible and Evolution, I’ve been reading the complete stenographic report of the famous trial held July 10 to 21 1925, the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes. It’s been a fascinating read—well, to me anyway!
On the first day’s proceedings, Judge John T. Raulston gave the following instructions to [...]
