For the longest time, I’ve contemplated how to preach Genesis 39 while staying faithful to the authorial intention of the text (what the author meant by what he said). I’ve heard countless sermons on “The Joseph Principle” and how to flee sexuality immorality like he did in this passage. However, I was always skeptical because … More Hermeneutics, Sexual Purity, and Genesis 39
Below is a link to the PDF files of my notes on 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Again, some of the formatting changed so try and be patient with the format! 1Thess1.2-10.Notes
I listened to this sermon on the way to the seminary this morning. I love the local church and my colleagues on this blog do too. However, the trend in Christianity today is to have a low view of the church. This type of mindset leads to a lack of service and membership. Fellowship is … More Alex Montoya: What Is the Church?
First. It is the duty of Christians to be settled in the doctrine of faith. It is the apostle’s prayer, 1 Pet. v. 10, “The God of all grace stablish, strengthen, settle you.” That is, that they might not be meteors in the air, but fixed stars. . . . Now, such as are not … More WW: Steady Faith
Thomas Watson is my favorite puritan. His book “Repentance” (a little paperback published by Banner) had a major impact upon me as a new believer. His style of writing can be summed up in one word: illustrative. He is a puritan known for his word pictures and imagery. His ability to bring visuals to the … More Watson Wednesday
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