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Comment on The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making by David Carr

David Carr — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:43 +0000

A striking thought along the same line from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in The Cost of Discipleship: “When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die.”

Comment on The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making by David Carr

David Carr — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:16 +0000

As with any other vital question, the answer is in the Bible, the only infallible guide to faith and life. Thanks for pointing out inadequate human answers and the Truth that is in and was spoken by Christ Jesus

Comment on The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making by Adam K

Adam K — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:02 +0000

Good thoughts, Nathan. At the end of the day, we’re Reformed Presbyterians because we’re Christians, not Christians because we’re Reformed Presbyterians. If we focus only (or even primarily) on “distinctives,” our Christian life will tend to develop an abnormal heartbeat. Also, I agree with Phil: when we empty ourselves of love for self (and self-pleasure), we must be sure to fill the void with love for God and pleasure in Him. Again, wonderful post.

Comment on The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making by Phil Pockras

Phil Pockras — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:26 +0000

Self-denial is unto love and commitment to Another. Thus, we need, at the same time, to teach to love the LORD our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths, and our neighbors as ourselves. This is done in and through the blood of Jesus, by the power of the Spirit of Holiness, Who both indwells us and enables us.

Comment on The Not-So Lost Art of Pharisee Making by bobhemp

bobhemp — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:02 +0000

Very good thoughts, Nathan.

Comment on Defining Corporate Worship by The church is not a building… but it does own many of them. | Saunsea

The church is not a building… but it does own many of them. | Saunsea — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:49:16 +0000

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All the Single Ladies. And Men. | Sermon Watch — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:55:31 +0000

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Comment on Paul’s Agony by Rut Etheridge III

Rut Etheridge III — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:25:55 +0000

Hi Tim! Thanks for reading and for the question. The piece is obviously focused on pastoral ministry, but it is not meant to alienate other elders in their ruling respoonsibility. While the details of duty may differ between ruling elders and teaching elders (in RPCNA polity), certainly Paul’s posture of heart ought to inspire all who aspire to the office of elder.

Comment on Paul’s Agony by Tim Bloedow

Tim Bloedow — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:33 +0000

How is the pastor supposed to differ from the other elders in disposition and affections as outlined in this piece, or is there to be a difference?

Comment on Defining Corporate Worship by Barry York

Barry York — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:28:40 +0000

Yes, the WCF is best when it comes to delineating worship. I am not suggesting by this a replacement, just a summary.

In a summary statement, if you start adding the elements, what you both are showing is that it is difficult to leave other elements out. Certainly singing and the sacraments would quickly follow.