Archive for the ‘John Piper’ Category
John Piper- You Will Suffer
Posted in Christian Living, John Piper, Prayer, Preaching on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
John Piper said……….
Posted in John Piper, Say What? on January 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“We must not water down the call to suffer. We must not domesticate all the New Testament teaching on affliction and persecution just because our lives are so smooth. It may be that we have not chosen to live in all the radical ways of love that God wants us to” (Let The Nations Be [...]
Monthly Focus- Doctrine of Election
Posted in A.W.Pink, C.H.Spurgeon, Calvinism, Christian Living, Creeds, Encouragement, Evangelism, J.C.Ryle, John Calvin, John Macarthur, John Piper, Preaching, Recommended Books, Sola Scriptura on November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Two weeks ago I returned to my old University in England to visit some of my friends who are still in attendance and to speak at the Christian Union I attended whilst I was there. It was great to receive this invite, and a real privilege to be able to spend a lot of time [...]
TWENTY-THREE GREAT SINS OF EVANGELICALISM–Why We Must Pray For A Reformation Again.
Posted in A.W.Pink, A.W.Tozer, Apostasy, C.H.Spurgeon, C.J. Mahaney, Calvinism, Christian Living, Creeds, D.A. Carson, D.L.Moody, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, J.C.Ryle, John Calvin, John Macarthur, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, News, Paul Washer, Persecuted Church, Preaching, Prosperity Gospel, Puritan Corner, R.C. Sproul, Say What?, Sola Scriptura, Voddie Baucham, White Horse Inn on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TWENTY-THREE GREAT SINS OF EVANGELICALISM–Why We Must Pray For A Reformation Again.
Many Christians today are calling for revival. They are mistaken to do so. Revival is the imbuing of what already exists with new life. In the past, Evangelical Christianity has experienced renewed vigor from the Holy Spirit in great moves of God many call [...]
Porn Again Christian- Mark Driscoll
Posted in Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Some people like him, so people don’t. Whatever your stance on Mark Driscoll you cannot deny that God is using him for the good. My own stance on Mark Driscoll is one of respect and admiration without straying into idol worshipping him. He is a great communicator, he’s honest, and his theology is fine by [...]
Ligon Duncan- Study. Live. Preach
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Macarthur, John Piper, Ligon Duncan, Preaching, Sola Scriptura on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Study. Live. Preach.
Ezra 7:10 “For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” (ESV)
“I was struck as I listened last night to yet another of Derek Thomas’ scintillating expositions of the book of Ezra, that Ezra shows the [...]
C.J. Mahaney on Rob Bell and the Pastor’s Task of Discernment
Posted in Apostasy, C.H.Spurgeon, C.J. Mahaney, Calvinism, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, J.C.Ryle, John Macarthur, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Sola Scriptura on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Rob Bell, Rob Bell, Rob Bell”. “Nooma this, Nooma that, Nooma, Nooma, Nooma”. Have you read that book Velvet Elvis? Great Book that is. Will change the way you view your faith forever!”
At least that’s what I’ve heard off some people this past year or two. I do have to confess that I bought both [...]
Pornography, the Heart, and Sermon Prep- CJ Mahaney and John Piper
Posted in C.J. Mahaney, Encouragement, John Piper, Mark Driscoll on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following is an extract from C.J. Mahaney and the Sovereign Grace blog. I particularly like what Piper has to say with regards to the trials of life. Not every trial is to be looked upon as bad. Yes its hard at the time but God is moulding us into the men and woman he [...]
Evangelical Christianity is fighting for it’s life….
Posted in Apostasy, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Macarthur, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Charles Spurgeon said what????
Posted in A.W.Pink, Apostasy, C.H.Spurgeon, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Macarthur, John Piper, Michael Horton, Paul Washer, R.C. Sproul, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The Doctrines of original sin, election, effectual calling, final perserverance, and all those great truths which are called Calvinism- though Calvin was niot the author of them, but simply an able writer and preacher upon the subject- are, I believe, the essential doctrines of the Gospel that is in Jesus Christ. Now, I do not [...]
Pride- Are you aware of it?
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I Know John Piper. So What?
I came across the followng on John Piper’s Desiring God blog and it struck such a chord with me that I decided to put it on here. Whilst I was at University in England I often studied the Bible with my pastor 1-2-1. These times were major blessings to me [...]
Matt Chandler- Advice for Preachers and What to Look for in One that is True
Posted in Encouragement, John Piper, Mark Driscoll on October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Science Corner
Posted in Apostasy, Calvinism, Creation v Evolution, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Macarthur, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, News, Recommended Books, Say What? on October 7, 2008 | 8 Comments »
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly [...]
What Shapes your World? pt 2
Posted in Apostasy, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Internet- Good or Bad?
This, the second part of my “What shapes your world”, focuses on the modern phenomena that is the internet aka “the web”, “the net” and whatever else you want to call it. In 1973, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiated a research program [...]
A Quick Look at the Doctrines of Grace
Posted in A.W.Pink, A.W.Tozer, Abortion, Apostasy, C.H.Spurgeon, Calvinism, Creation v Evolution, D.L.Moody, Emergent, Encouragement, Evangelism, Islam, J.C.Ryle, Jerry Bridges, John Calvin, John Macarthur, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Mormonism, News, Paul Washer, Persecuted Church, Podcasts, Prosperity Gospel, Puritan Corner, Recommended Books, Say What?, Sola Scriptura, Voddie Baucham on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If anyone makes the assistance of grace depend on the humility or obedience of man and does not agree that it is a gift of grace itself that we are obedient and humble, he contradicts the Apostle who says, “What have you that you did not receive?” (1 Cor. 4:7), and, “But by the grace [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In today’s world there is a struggle for acceptance. The world is full of people wanting to be accepted, to “fit-in” and “be loved”. The church is no different. Many Christians struggle with self-image and self-worth. Many see their sin and think God could never love them because of their dark and dirty heart. From [...]
Six Study Essentials- Mark Driscoll
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Podcasts, Say What?, Sola Scriptura on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1. Have a good Bible.
Every Christian needs a good Bible that they can easily read and enjoy. A translation such as the English Standard Version (ESV), the ESV Study Bible is very well done, or the New International Version (NIV) is preferable as your primary reading Bible, although there are many other translations that are [...]
Where are all the men?
Posted in Apostasy, Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper on September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I must say my soul has been convicted for a long time now to heed the call of God upon my life to consider everything else as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For some reason I cannot find satisfaction in anything the world has [...]
John Piper- The Canvas of Human History, God promises you will have trouble and Why the Tsunami?
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper, Sola Scriptura on September 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
John Piper- There is a Way to Be Happy, Even in Sadness
Posted in Encouragement, John Piper, Say What? on September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Christian Hedonists embrace necessary sorrow for the glory of God. On the one hand, we are utterly committed to pursuing joy in God at all times. But on the other hand, we know there is more to the emotional life of godly people than joy. Joy is not the only good emotion. But without [...]
John Piper- Examine your life…are you truly born again?
Posted in Apostasy, Emergent, Encouragement, John Piper, Say What? on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The attitude of “Judge Not Lest you be Judged” is so prevalent amongst many of today’s confessing Christians that any call for discernment or self-examination by someone other than themselves is deemed to be judgemental and unloving. However, that is not the Biblical perpective. Yes, we should not judge with hatred in our hearts, but [...]
John Piper
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, John Piper on July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the meaning of grace. We cannot obtain a right standing with God because of our works. It must be a free gift. We can only receive it by faith, cherishing it as our great treasure. This is why the Bible says, “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is [...]