From Justin Taylor:
There is such value in memorizing the Word, and also in hearing whole books of the Bible recited well.
If you want to hear a model of the former and have an opportunity for the latter, here’s John Piper reciting the whole book of Philippians for his congregation during a sermon on Scripture meditation [...]
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John Piper Reciting Philippians From Memory
January 24, 2010 · 2 Comments
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Christ’s Overwhelming Love For Us
December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I’m currently reading Iain H. Murray’s book entitled The Forgotten Spurgeon. It’s a fascinating look into the personal life of Spurgeon, as well as the various controversies that surrounded his ministry in London in the mid-late 1800’s.
Below is a fantastic quote by Spurgeon that hit me right between the eyes:
“I feel like, if I could [...]
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C.J. Mahaney Interviews Kevin DeYoung
December 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I first discovered Kevin DeYoung when he burst onto the blog scene in January 2009. From the start, his blog posts were (and still are) a breath of fresh air: original, thought-provoking, engaging, a touch of humor mixed with an uncanny depth for such a young man in ministry.
For as long as I can remember, [...]
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Kingdom People Christmas Giveaway
December 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Want to win some fantastic books this holiday season?
Visit Trevin Wax from Kingdom People and throw your name in the hat.
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From Trevin:
“For the next ten days (Dec. 15-25), you have the opportunity to register to win all ten of my favorite books this year. Plus, an ESV Study Bible and a copy of my forthcoming book, Holy [...]
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Win A Free J.C. Ryle Commentary Set
November 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Update: Contest closed. [11/30/2009]
Out of 1,371 ‘names in the pot’, we have a winner:
Win a free commentary set of J.C. Ryle’s Expository Thoughts on the Gospels.
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The Gospel in Three Words
November 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Were I asked to focus the New Testament message in three words, my proposal would be adoption through propitiation, and I do not expect ever to meet a richer or more pregnant summary of the gospel than that.”
~ J.I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: 1993), 214
HT: Of First Importance
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Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J.C. Ryle
September 24, 2009 · 1 Comment
I picked up J.C. Ryle’s 7 volume commentary set Expository Thoughts on the Gospels this week. What a fantastic addition to my personal library. I’ve read a few pages from each volume and have already noticed the simplicity and depth of insight that I’ve grown to appreciate about Ryle over the past few years.
For those [...]
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J.I. Packer’s Top 5 Books
September 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
J.C. Ryle, Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots
John Bunyan, Pilgrim’s Progress
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion
Arnold Dallimore, George Whitefield: The Life and Times
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
HT: J.T.
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Alistair Begg’s Top Ten Books
August 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Truth for Life has posted the first five of Alistair Begg’s top ten favorite books.
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50 Pictures of my ESV Personal Size Reference Bible
July 28, 2009 · 4 Comments
Here are 50 pictures of my ESV Personal Size Reference Bible in TruTone, Forest/Tan Trail Design.
See also:
100 Pictures of Allan ESV Personal Size Reference in black highland goatskin
A few features of the PSRB that I really enjoy:
It’s Smyth Sewn, not glued. What this means is that this Bible has durability written all over it. Instead [...]
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