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Do Not Forget Him Today or Tomorrow

December 25, 2010
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ESV) As we celebrate Christmas today with friends and family, sharing with one another and enjoying all [...]

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God Becoming Man

July 24, 2010
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Tomorrow at Redeemer we’re focusing on the incarnation via Matthew 1:18-25. Here are some words from Edwards on the birth of Jesus. Christ’s incarnation was a greater and more wonderful thing than ever had yet come to pass. The creation of the world was a very great thing, but not so great as the incarnation [...]

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Note to Self: Big Jesus

April 23, 2009

Dear Self, Take note – your view of Jesus tends to shrink over time. It’s not that your theology itself drifts, but that sometimes you so focus on one aspect of Jesus that you tend to forget the rest. The result is a shrinking Jesus (in your faith). And as your shrinking Jesus becomes small [...]

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Sermon Series: The Supremacy of Christ

April 13, 2009
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This coming Sunday I begin a new sermon series that will take our people through the book of Hebrews called, “The Supremacy of Christ.” I’ll be sharing helpful books and resources throughout the series, but for now I’ll throw out just two of the resources (commentaries) I’ve been using and will continue to use for [...]

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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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Did Jesus Laugh?

April 1, 2008

I have been asked this on more than one occasion. The popularity of Mark Driscoll’s teaching/preaching, which often includes a liberal dose of humor, has more people asking this question. Check out the new Ligonier blog for RC Sproul’s concise answer. Good stuff.

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