2009
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Resolutions for a Young Calvinist: 6. Risking for Christ
Earlier this year I realized something about myself: I don’t take risks. I sometimes take calculated risks, but then the risk is no longer a risk.Whether it is a fear of failure, which is not unique to me for it is a common problem for all, fear of rejection, fear of people, fear of…whatever it [...]
The Glorification of Christ in the Failure of American Democracy
A few days ago I was in Philadelphia, visiting the plethora of historical sites from independence hall to the steps that Rocky made famous. But as I walked through the Independence Museum, listened to the park ranger paint the picture of the first congressional meetings in Independence Hall and examined the crack in the liberty [...]
The Impact of Calvinism
John Piper blogged today (originally published in World Magazine) about Calvinism’s impact upon the United States, quoting Abraham Kuyper’s Lectures on Calvinism throughout. Kuyper’s work, well the six lectures that have been bound, has been on my Amazon wish list for a while, but after reading the quotes it might just have to be purchased.
Here [...]
Edwards the Calvinist: Total Depravity
A month and a half ago I posted the introduction to a paper on Jonathan Edwards’ theology I was in the process of writing. Well the paper is done, it has been for a few weeks, and as promised here it is for download. Diving into Edwards’ thought is not easy and thus I am [...]
Summer with Calvin: Quotes
Here are some quotes from Chapter 5 of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion entitled, “THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD CONSPICUOUS IN THE CREATION, AND CONTINUAL GOVERNMENT OF THE WORLD.”
Let each of us, therefore, in contemplating his own nature, remember that there is one God who governs all natures, and, in governing, wishes us to have [...]
Resolved 2009 Recap
Twelve hours after the final session of Resolved 2009 had ended, when Enfield had performed its final song of worship, I contemplated why the conference is able to have such a mighty impact upon my soul. Why do I feel more alive and more whole? And then I realized it, I realized why a simple [...]
Resolved Recap: coming soon
Just got back from Palm Springs, another amazing Resolved conference has come and gone and as always, my heart remains in the heavens praising the name of God in a far much greater intensity than before.
I am planning on posting later today recapping the conference with my favorite quotes, topics and thoughts. So check back [...]
Resolutions for a Young Calvinist: 3. It might just save you
Take a look at your soul, it might just save you. Sit down, dig deep and stay long. Your soul may still be destined for wrath. Wrestle with the Lord, open your heart, examine its state, face the fear. Do you truly love God? Do you truly love holiness? Are you willing to give up [...]