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May 2010

Sermon Application Help

Sermon Application Help by Justin Taylor The application grid is a helpful tool from 9Marks that can serve pastors preparing sermons, as well as all of us when reading biblical texts. The grid has you examine how the main point of a passage applies to six areas: Unique salvation-historical. Does the main point address a text that thrusts forward the unfolding plot of redemption in history? Individual Non-Christian. Does the main point have implications for the unbeliever’s thinking, behavior, or motivations? Public. Does the main point have implications for how we conduct ourselves in the public squares of commerce, politics,

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May 24, 2010 No Comments

Gospel-Driven Sanctification

Gospel-Driven Sanctification: by Tullian Tchividjian Sinclair Ferguson reminds us that piety not marinated in the gospel will run out of gas–that imperatives minus indicatives equal impossibilities: The first thing to remember is that we must never separate the benefits (regeneration, justification, sanctification) from the Benefactor (Jesus Christ). The Christians who are most focused on their own spirituality may give the impression of being the most spiritual … but from the New Testament’s point of view, those who have almost forgotten about their own spirituality because their focus is so exclusively on their union with Jesus Christ and what He has

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May 23, 2010 No Comments

Alcohol, Liberty, and Legalism

Alcohol, Liberty, and Legalism: by Justin Taylor (Between Two Worlds) An interesting discussion took place in the comments to yesterday’s post on the Guinness Brewing Company. It seems that some think brewing beer is either an illegitimate vocation, and immoral activity, or unwise as a witness for Christ. It’s not possible in one post to address all concerns. I’d just say, for my own part, that I do not advocate alcohol consumption and I don’t particularly like the taste of alcohol. Further, I find it slightly annoying when those who enjoy adult beverages talk about it a lot. (Sort of

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May 22, 2010 No Comments

The Gospel vs. Religion

The Gospel vs. Religion:  by Justin BuzzardI had this Gospel vs. Religion list typed up from Tim Keller’s Gospel in Life curriculum (which is excellent; make sure you get the DVD and the study guide).  Here’s a pdf of the list: religion_gospel see also www.disciplemaking.net

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May 21, 2010 No Comments

Revelation Sermon Series

Revelation Sermon Series: by Dr. Jim Hamilton In God’s kindness, Kenwood Baptist Church voted to call me as their pastor of preaching the last Sunday of March, 2009. The first book I preached through was the book of Revelation. While some might question the wisdom of jumping right into apocalyptic literature, the book of Revelation pronounces a blessing on those who read, hear, and keep what is written in it (Rev 1:3). Those who understand John’s Apocalypse–and live such that they have “kept” what it reveals–are blessed. We went through the book from April to April, and the year’s worth

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May 20, 2010 No Comments

The Cycle of Church Growth

Here is a great article from Time in the Word ministry distinguishing beteeen the immediate purpose of the church to evangelize the lost, the intermediate purpose of the church is to stimulate one another to love and obedience and the ultimate purpose of the church is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The Cycle of Church Growth by Philip M Way: Daily Scripture Reading – Acts 2 Verse of the Day – Ephesians 4:12 …for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ… Devotional Thoughts In the coming days

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May 18, 2010 No Comments

The Parable of the Two Trains: Old/New Covenants – Part 4 (Conclusion)

Here is the conclusion of The Parable of the Two Trains: Old/New Covenants – conclusion: ” For the sake of those who might be joining this discussion in midstream, let me briefly review the points covered so far. Covenant Theology tends to stress the continuity of the Old and New Testament eras. It sees but one covenant, administered at first by Moses and then by Christ. My model of this system uses a single train running on a single track. The train journeys through both the Old and New Testament ages, picking up passengers as it goes. At the juncture

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May 14, 2010 No Comments

Responding to R. Scott Clark’s Theses on Covenant Theology

I appreciate Dr. R.K. MacGregor Write for writing up this response to Dr. R. Scott Clark’s Theses on Covenant Theology. It is God-centered, Bible saturated, Grace-loving,and passion producing Theology. I have generally came to embrace the basic themes associated with what Dr. R.K. MacGregor Wright is teaching here, as I see it as the most biblical way of understanding how the Bible fits together. These responses will help clarify a Biblical framework necessary for interpreting Scripture accurately, a Biblical understanding of and relationship to God’s Covenants and the Law.• R. Scott Clark 1.pdf• R. Scott Clark 2.pdf• R. Scott Clark

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May 14, 2010 No Comments

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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