Book Review: Welcome to a Reformed Church
I do not come from a Reformed Church background. Over the first 25 years of my life, I attended three typically evangelical churches and over the past two years, I have been the pastor of a non-denomination church. I am grateful for this background and wouldn’t have it any other way. However, a couple years ago, through his radio ministry, I discovered the teachings of … Continue reading Book Review: Welcome to a Reformed Church
The Importance of Confession
“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth of God is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8-9 “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us … Continue reading The Importance of Confession
John Piper on “Expository Exultation”
In an installation sermon he preached in 1996, titled Advice to Pastors: Preach the Word, Piper exhorts other pastors to give themselves to this kind of preaching, which he calls “expository exultation”: “Our hearts will not be drawn out to worship if someone just dissects and analyzes the worth and glory of God but does not exult in it before us. Our hearts long for … Continue reading John Piper on “Expository Exultation”
