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Martin Luther on the Doctrine of Vocation

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Martin Luther: "The works of monks and priests, however hold and arduous they be, do not differ one whit in the sight of God from the works of the rustic laborer in the field or the woman going about her household tasks, but that all works are measured before God by faith alone.....Indeed, the menial housework of a manservant or maidservant is often more acceptable to God than all the fastings and other works of a monk or priest, because the monk or priest lacks faith."From The Babylonian Captivity of the Church(one of the Three Treatises published here) Quote from The Call: Finding and … [Read more...] about Martin Luther on the Doctrine of Vocation

Dorothy Sayers on Doctrine of Vocation

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Dorothy Sayers, a contemporary of C.S. Lewis, wrote a penetrating essay entitled Why Work? published as a chapter in the volume Creed or Chaos? Why Christians Must Choose Either Dogma or Disaster (Or, Why It Really Does Matter What You Believe). Tim Keller referred to Sayers in his sermon on work (about which I previously posted). Sayers writes: What is the Christian understanding of work? I should like to put before you two or three propositions arising out of the doctrinal position which I stated at the beginning: namely, that work is the natural exercise and function of man -- the … [Read more...] about Dorothy Sayers on Doctrine of Vocation

Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton

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Is here. The interview covers: What Is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism? Why You Can't "Be" the Gospel What We Should Learn From the Mainline Denominations Is the New Perspective on Paul Dangerous? Why Is the Resurgence of Reformed Theology Encouraging? Michael Horton's Advice to the Young Reformed What Is the Greatest Theological Challenge Facing the Next Generation of Pastors? Building a Kingdom vs. Receiving a Kingdom The Gospel-Driven Life … [Read more...] about Resurgence Interview with Michael Horton

Hallelujah! All I Have Is Christ!

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If you remember John Piper's message at Together For the Gospel 2010, you'll call that he repeated the refrain of this song a few times:Hallelujah! All I have is Christ Hallelujah! Jesus is my life Here are the lyrics to the song (from the album Looked Upon): I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I knew the way. The sin that promised joy and life Had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own A rebel to Your will. And if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still. But as I ran my hell-bound race Indifferent to the cost You looked upon my helpless state And led me to … [Read more...] about Hallelujah! All I Have Is Christ!