Respectable Sins | Part Two

Quotes [S]ad to say, the concept of sin among many conservative Christians has been redefined to cover only the obviously gross sins of our society. The result, then, is that…

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Friday Findings—March 11

My Too-Weak Tribute to Jerry Bridges Jerry Bridges, the author of our book of the month, sadly passed away this past Sunday. This article is a touching tribute to the…

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Henry Lyte… Yet Speaking

JESUS, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow thee: Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence, my all shalt be. Perish, every fond ambition, All I’ve sought, and…

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So•te•ri•ol•o•gy

Soteriology, coming from the Greek words soteria (meaning deliverance or salvation) and logos, (meaning word), is the study of the doctrine of salvation. As we discussed last week, all mankind…

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Rock and Gold | Part One

Of the making of books in our day there is certainly no end—Solomon’s dictum has never been more relevant. No matter how convinced you are of the value of reading…

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A Good Word on Preaching the Word!

The previous century saw the battle for the Bible waged in the church. Faithful Christians took a stand to defend the inspiration and inerrancy of the Scripture. Yet the battle…

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And I Quote—March 7

He that would not be burnt, must dread the fire; he that would not hear the bell, must not meddle with the rope. To venture upon the occasion of sin,…

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Respectable Sins | Part One

Introduction The “Book of the Month” for March will be Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. One of Pastor Houston’s favorite books, it is a convicting treatment of the sins that…

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Friday Findings—March 4

Growth Is Not the Goal “Spiritual growth is a marvelous effect of spiritual discipline, but it is only an effect.” The Downward Spiral of My Discontent “Sometimes it’s not the…

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Charles Spurgeon… Yet Speaking

Many men are violent against one sin; but the true saint abhors all sin. You are a teetotaler; I am very glad to hear it: you will not allow the…

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