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Advice from J.I. Packer

March 30, 2009

Mike Anderson just posted some video of J.I. Packer over at The Resurgence. While at the Christian Book Expo in Dalas, TX Packer gives advice to new followers of Christ (which is, of course, relevant to even the “old” followers of Christ). In 3 minutes and 33 seconds he gives wonderful, biblical, classic counsel: stay [...]

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Making Progress

March 9, 2009

Sunday I preached on “Sinners and Saints,” leading our people to see that as followers of Christ we are both, simultaneously. Understanding this reality promotes much needed humility and hope. I’ve already recommended one relevant book, but it’s kind of a biggie. Let me recommend another, much smaller book that has a tremendous influence in [...]

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Gospel-Centered Assimilation

August 13, 2008

I’ve been thinking through the issue of “assimilation” and the local church – a lot. This has been one of those areas in which I feel weak. The theology of the church (ecclesiology) is something I am passionate about and comfortable with. But systems and methods for doing church where Scripture does not explicitly speak [...]

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