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The Reformed Reader Recommends Turretin and the Real Turretin on: Ahab’s Repentance
I was pleased this morning to read a commendation by the Reformed Reader (Shane Lems) of Turretin’s Institutes of Elenctic Theology. (link) Mr. Lems points out that is worthwhile for those preparing sermons to go and look up the verse that they’re preaching on in the verse index of various systematic theologies, including Turretin’s. Mr.…
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Does Colossians 3:16 Command Hymn Composition?
One recent commenter suggested that it does command composition of songs for worshipping God. We’ll see, shortly, that it does not. First, let’s see what it actually says: Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing…
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Reverencing One's Husband
I came across this interesting post from a woman explaining to younger woman some considerations for a mate, and for those already married some suggestions for improvement. (link) It seems mostly correct, and so I commend it for reading, with a couple of quibbles and comments. The verse in question is: Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let…
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Reverencing One’s Husband
I came across this interesting post from a woman explaining to younger woman some considerations for a mate, and for those already married some suggestions for improvement. (link) It seems mostly correct, and so I commend it for reading, with a couple of quibbles and comments. The verse in question is: Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let…
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Popular Culture Meets Popular Worship Song
There is a Chris Tomin (Update: or perhaps it actually by Darlene Zschech, as Paul notes in the comments below) “Worship Song” that song that was performed on the aptly titled show, American Idol. In a move that shocked and disgusted some watchers, the word “Jesus” was replaced with “Shepherd” in the song’s chorus. As…
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Jim West Misunderstands Submission
In a recent post, Dr. Jim West argues that the word usually translated “submit” in Ephesians 5:21-22 would be better translated cooperate (link). This is simply wrong. It’s easy to see where Dr. West’s error comes from: a refusal to acknowledge Biblical standards for greater and lesser authority, especially within the family. It is a…
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Reminder Regarding Apologetics Style
Ultimately, the truth is going to offend and upset people who don’t like it. Jesus, Paul, and Jonah did not sugar-coat the truth, they boldly proclaimed it, and God blessed their work. Nevertheless, it is important always to be mindful lest needless offense be given. The “Stupid Scholar” (BJ Buracker) has a valuable reminder to…
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Bunyan on Sanctification
Hopefully, you’ve already read Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. If not, I sincerely suggest you get off the Internet, go find a copy, and read it. Not an abridged version – the full thing. Once you have developed an appetite for his writings, read Christiana’s Journey as well, which is often bound together with it, and finally…
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Dr. Godfrey on Sola Scriptura
Dr. W. Robert Godfrey provides an excellent introduction to Sola Scriptura (here), one of several key doctrinal issues that separate Reformed Christians from Roman Catholics. To God be the Glory!
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Reformed Rap
If you enjoy the “rap” genre, and theological songs, this is a well-done example of Reformed rap. http://www.youtube.com/v/N2xyaUnkkZg&hl=en Caveat. There is simply no place for this in worship on many levels. It’s a Reformed song, but the musical style does not seem to be (a) suitably reverent (at least not given the connotations of the…