Category Archives: Discipleship

The Three Tests of a True Christian

Posted on June 4, 2013 by PS

Have you ever debated whether someone you know is a true Christian or not?  You might argue that s/he has a strange belief or does a potentially immoral practice.  In the end, only God knows, but that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading →

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Complete Gospel

Posted on May 16, 2013 by PS

The Purtians maintained a robust, analytical and comprehensive understanding of the Gospel that covers a wider view of the doctrine of redemption that most of today’s Gospel presentations.  They went beyond today’s focus on sin and forgiveness and considered the … Continue reading →

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Ten Steps to Repentance from Sin – Zachary Crofton

Posted on May 13, 2013 by PS

Zachary Crofton, a 17th century Puritan minister, provides ten steps for those who want to repent of their sin and turn to God: Sit with care, constancy and conscience under the word of truth and gospel of grace Study the … Continue reading →

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The Savior – Prayer

Posted on May 10, 2013 by PS

God of all grace, You have give me a Savior produce in me a faith to live by Him, to make him all my desire, all my hope, all my glory. May I enter Him as my refuge, build on … Continue reading →

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Balance Beam Illustration – Francis Chan

Posted on May 7, 2013 by PS

Francis Chan uses a judge scoring a balance beam routine as an illustration of our life being judged by God.  His point is that if we life safe little lives and never take any risks to serve God, we will … Continue reading →

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On Wealth and Worry – Blomberg

Posted on April 23, 2013 by PS

In his article On Wealth and Worry, Craig Blomberg explains Jesus’ teaching on money from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6).  The whole paper is worth reading, but the summary at the end is particularly helpful.  Blomberg’s analysis about … Continue reading →

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Watch Me – DA Carson Video

Posted on April 6, 2013 by PS

This is a great short video about how we should be imitators of Christ, so that others can imitate us and grow in His likeness.  It has audio from a DA Carson sermon encouraging us to be mentors in the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Christian Mind in the Bible

Posted on March 5, 2013 by PS

The mind is the center of our thinking.  It drives our decision making – for good or evil.  If our mind is focused on honorable things, sinful thoughts are kept out.  The Bible has a lot to say about the … Continue reading →

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Hinderances to Prayer – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on February 14, 2013 by PS

The Free Grace Broadcaster has a great article by Charles Spurgeon about hindrances to our prayer life.  He provides four point that hinder us 1) lukewarmness 2) busyness with the world 3) busyness with the church and 4) a lack … Continue reading →

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The Race: Its Mission, Manner and Motives – Joel Beeke

Posted on February 11, 2013 by PS

Joel Beeke has a good sermon called Endurance: Running the Race on running the race of the Christian life using the frame work of our mission, manner and motives. Mission answers the question ‘what are we to do?’.  Manner answers … Continue reading →

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