On the Radar (5/18/12)

May 17, 2012 in General with 0 Comments

Here are some links from the week. I dug ‘em. I think you will. If not…I’m just the messenger on this one.

 

 12 Signs of a Repentant Heart – Jared Wilson gives some great words on the biblical flavor of repentance.

One of the Keys to Revival – I love everything Ray Ortlund writes. My goodness.

Michael Horton and Doug Wilson get in the ring – Should Christianity have a predominantly masculine feel? Horton: no. Wilson: duh. Great articles. Wilson is one of my favorite writers. Here is Horton’s article.

Admit it. You’re Stuck. – Feeling stuck? Tires spinning? Clueless? Read what my friend and fellow A29 Pastor, Casey Cease, has to tell you.

The Internet of Yesterday vs. Today [infographic] - Here is a sweet infographic showing the difference between the internet we know today (which is already changed) and when the internet began.

 

Introduction to Coaching with Newton

May 17, 2012 in Growth, Ministry with 0 Comments

Not many pastors experience the grace of being coached by another pastor —  a seasoned, godly, fruitful, faithful, and kind pastor.  I’ve received mentoring and coaching from a few men, little lunches and pops every so often — nothing sustainable. It wasn’t until this past year when I was blessed to receive such a gift. Gospel Coaching from Pastor A.J. Hamilton at Mars Hill ABQ was a priceless gift.  [Thanks A.J.]

One thing many pastors forget is that books are a great resource for coaching. Books are friends. They sit up on shelves waiting to talk with us. So when my coaching with A.J. came to close, I began to think, “Who will be my next coach?”  And going with a dead guy seemed like a great option. Continue Reading…

Certain Knowledge Wanted

May 17, 2012 in Gospel-Centered, Growth, Jesus, Sanctification with 0 Comments

“I desire to grow in knowledge, but I want nothing which bears the name that has not a direct tendency to make sin more hateful, Jesus more precious to my soul; and at the same time to animate me to a diligent use of every appointed means, and an unreserved regard to every branch of duty.”
- John Newton, Wise Counsel, 21.

7 Essential Passages on Jesus’ Deity

May 11, 2012 in Bible, Jesus, Theology with 0 Comments


Jesus being God is so core to our faith that every Christian should be ready to point it out in the Bible.

We need to able to show that Jesus is God, not a god.  We must display that Jesus isn’t diet god, baby god, god jr., or JV god — but that Jesus is the theos, which is the Greek word for God — the God.  Continue Reading…

Regeneration is the inception of being made holy and sanctification is the continuance.

- Redemption Accomplished and Applied, John Murray, 80.

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Who gave Jesus up?

May 9, 2012 in Gospel-Centered with 0 Comments

“Who delivered up Jesus to die? Not Judas, for money; not Pilate, for fear; not the Jews, for envy — but the Father, for love!”

- Octavius Winslow

We drove the nails

May 8, 2012 in Gospel-Centered with 0 Comments

Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us (leading us to faith and worship), we have to see it as something done by us (leading us to repentance).

- The Cross of Christ, John Stott, 63.

At the birth of the Son of God there was brightness at midnight; at the death of the Son of God there was darkness at noon.

- In Debt to Christ, Douglas Webster

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Nobody is ever envious of others who is not first proud of himself.

- The Cross of Christ, John Stott, 57

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You do not understand Christ till you understand his cross.

- The Cruciality of the Cross, P.T. Forsyth (45)

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