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Keller and Piper on C.S. Lewis (and George MacDonald)

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I grew up reading lots of C.S. Lewis and George MacDonald, so I appreciated this five minute video with Tim Keller and John Piper discussing these matters.  I think Keller nails it on MacDonald--lots of common grace. He was a beautifully gifted writer, but he got the core issues (sin, atonement, penal substitution) wrong. I don't know why. … [Read more...] about Keller and Piper on C.S. Lewis (and George MacDonald)

Short Q&A to go with John 3:16

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We find both Scripture memory and catechism work to have great value for our young children (7, 5, and 2). It puts vital knowledge into their minds, which we pray God will push into their hearts.  May it be said of them that "from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus"  (2 Timothy 3:15).  One of the most frequently memorized passages, with good reason, is John 3:16. Here are four simple question and answers that we've used to go along with their memorization of John 3:16.   Whom does God love? … [Read more...] about Short Q&A to go with John 3:16

Four Ministry Books For $20

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The Matthias Media Bundle from WTS Books looks like a great deal: Four books for $20. Sale ends 7/31. The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift that Changes Everything ($7.50) The Archer and the Arrow: Preaching the Very Words of God ($7.50) One to One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for Every Christian ($4.00) Growth Groups: A Training Course in How to Lead Small Groups ($5.50) … [Read more...] about Four Ministry Books For $20

Tim Keller on Gospel Humilty

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Keller writes: C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity makes a brilliant observation about gospel-humility at the very end of his chapter on pride. If we were to meet a truly humble person, Lewis says, we would never come away from meeting them thinking they were humble.They would not be always telling us they were a nobody (because a person who keeps saying they are a nobody is actually a self-obsessed person). The thing we would remember from meeting a truly gospel-humble person is how much they seemed to be totally interested in us. Because the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on Gospel Humilty