03.26.08
Posted in Faith and Practice at 11:53 am by Jeff
Doug Wilson has some very thought provoking insights on how we derive our sense of justice.
Step out of your desires for a moment. Learn to look at your life as though you were watching a movie, and “you” were a character up on the screen there. View your wants dispassionately, with a sense of justice that is not fed by the simple fact of your desiring. This is the heart of what Jesus provided for us in the profound ethic of the Golden Rule.
Read More: Desire Runs Deep
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03.09.08
Posted in Faith and Practice at 10:45 am by Jeff
I had the opportunity to preach today at the First Baptist Church of Kingsburg. My message, titled Foolish Things, is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. In this passage, Paul reminds us of the foolishness of worldly wisdom and calls us to radical dependence on God and all that he has done for us in Christ.
I’ve attached a PDF file as well as an audio recording of my message.
[Download PDF]
[Download Audio]
As part of my preparation, I created an exegetical diagram of the passage that reveals some of the underlying parallels, repeated ideas and emphases of the text. If you want to study this passage in more depth, I hope this will be a useful tool for you.
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Exegetical Diagram
[3/13/2008 - Update: The audio download is now available]
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03.05.08
Posted in Faith and Practice at 4:06 pm by Jeff
Tim Challies tells a great story of how to love your neighbor, and the importance of doing so with a joyful heart.
The Public Nuisance
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