In the first chapter of Mortification of Sin in Believers, John Owen shows us how to properly view cause and effect in relation to our work of… Read more “Means Subordinate To Ends”
Month: May 2010
Sent For Spiritual Enrichment
We were sent into the world, not to grow great and pompous, but to enrich our souls with spiritual excellences, &c. -Thomas Manton; commenting on James 4:13
The Lost Image of God
The nature of man under the loss of this image—fallen, depraved, polluted, and corrupted—gives rather a representation and image of Satan than of God. Hence—instead of goodness,… Read more “The Lost Image of God”
The Swagger Wagon
A huge HT goes out to Stephen Altrogge over at The Blazing Center for this. Finally, it is very cool to own a minivan! I don’t have… Read more “The Swagger Wagon”
Owen on Wisdom
Whereas wisdom, therefore, is that holy excellency or power of the Divine Being, wherein God designs, and whereby he effects, the glory of all the other properties… Read more “Owen on Wisdom”
The Greatness of God’s Wisdom
Why does God create something as unfathomable as the ocean? Not that we may be impressed by the creation, but in seeing it we may understand what… Read more “The Greatness of God’s Wisdom”
Reformed, and Proud!
There is nothing wrong with having zeal for Reformed theology, but it is altogether an issue of wicked pride when that zeal engenders in us the arrogance… Read more “Reformed, and Proud!”
The Organ of The Devil
And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course… Read more “The Organ of The Devil”
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day Mom. Â It has been your influence from the time I was a child that God has used to cause me to know anything of… Read more “Happy Mother’s Day”
Guard The Gate
So the tongue is the gate or door of the soul, by which it goeth out in converse and communication; to keep it open or loose-guarded letteth… Read more “Guard The Gate”