Piper on Preaching
From one of the clearest Christian thinkers going around:
Piper’s Points
- Preaching Is Expository - meaning that preaching aims to explain and apply, the meaning of the Bible.
- Preaching Is Exultation- meaning that the preacher and the people exult over what is in the Bible as it is being explained and applied.
- Preaching Isn’t Church, but It Serves the
Use words if necessary?
A good explanation by JT (over at Between Two Worlds) which sums up why I’ve never been comfortable with the quote – attributed to St Francis of Assisi
“Gospel” means “good news.” If so, then the saying “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary” makes about as much sense as telling a reporter he should
In view of God’s mercy
A three-minute video reminder that God’s mercy toward us is not offered to us because we no longer sin, but it is given to us in spite of our sin.
Why socialism sucks
A good article by Pat Lencioni on the problems of socialism especially in the context of the Christian commandments to love your neighbor, care for the poor and avoid materialism.
The Point of the Gospel
Matt Chandler (one of my favourite speakers) shares a story about the point of the gospel.
