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1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 3: What Is the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power?
How did Paul demonstrate the power of the Spirit in his ministry? By preaching in weakness, Paul showed a faith that boasts only in Christ crucified. Watch Now
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Gospel Psalms: The 150 Psalms for Singing (2026)
This has been seven or more years coming. First look. Gospel Psalms: The 150 Psalms for Singing. A disciplined metrical translation informed by historic psalters, the Authorized Version of the English Bible, and the Hebrew text (Naphtali Press, 2026). This psalter replaces the LPC Psalter (2017) and can be sold to others (which the 2017 psalter could not). At some point I'll have a page at naphtali.com where these can be ordered. More on that later since the way sales
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Better Together by Dr. Morrow - Egalitarian Sermon Response
This thread was created for the sake of reviewing and responding to a pro-egalitarian sermon recently preached by Dr. Mark Morrow of CrossWalk Church in Williamsburg, VA. I have a personal friend who seems to be rather convinced by this sermon as a justification of women pastors. He sent it to
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2026 PB Pick’em Week 3 ** Kick-off is 7pm, CDT FRIDAY
Greetings, my fellow Pick’em contestants! Week 3 is upon us and next week conference play begins in earnest. So far this year I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of quality games that have been played. When looking at the schedule of games for Week 3 I realized there were enough to
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Asa and the Folly of Self-Reliance
Why is self-reliance so foolish? John Piper opens 2 Chronicles 16:9 to show how it forfeits the help God gives to those who trust him. Watch Now
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The Joy That Sustained Jesus
Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy. Listen Now
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Where Is God When Sleep Won’t Come?
I stare at the clock: 3:00am. If I fall asleep right now, I can still get three hours. Nighttimes are full of these elementary calculations when you’re an insomniac.
A Son of Encouragement (Part II)
Many of us struggle with a critical spirit, and a lack of patience with the foibles and weaknesses of others. In such a context, how we need the example and challenge of Barnabas the encourager! This Monday we continue our consideration of Barnabas and his gift of encouragement with the help of Cecil Siriwardene’s 2007 article. Featured resource: Cecil Siriwardene, ‘Sons and Daughters of Encouragement,’ Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 526 (July 2007).
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1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 2: The Crucified Christ and the Trembling Apostle
Paul relates everything to Christ crucified, including his own ability to preach. How else could he promote faith that boasts in God’s power? Watch Now
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The Impassibility of God and Christ’s Human Nature
I just finished reading Thomas Goodwin’s The Heart of Christ (Banner of truth, Puritan paperbacks, 2021). After some thoughts and research on older threads on impassibility, I decided to post this thread for more clarity. The corresponding section in Goodwin’s book (in the edition I have) is pp
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Largest (Mostly) Reformed Scholastic AI Dump Yet
Don’t read this if you have cardiac problems: Praise be to God, we have entered the blessed phase of history when I can hardly keep up with the AI translations being made of historic reformed works! You will find many exceedingly precious treasures in the 150+ pieces below. To mention
Puritans
The Puritans were English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to rid the Church of England of what they considered to be Roman Catholic practices, maintaining that the Church of England had not been fully reformed and should become more Protestant. Puritanism played a significant role in English and early American history, especially in the Protectorate in Great Britain, and the earlier European settlement of New England.
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Three poems from 9/11
Three poems from 9/11/2001 – two the day of, and one shortly after.
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Should we pray to the Spirit?
I’ve been working through Beeke’s ST on the Holy Spirit with one of our elderly church members. One of the questions he has asked is regarding praying to the Spirit. When we pray, we pray to the Father in the name of the Son and in the power of the Spirit. However, is it appropriate to or should
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Just Posted a New Episode of The Confessional Californian Podcast
Hello all, Please check out the newest episode of the podcast. Also, the discount code at wtsbooks.com is still active (THECONFESSIONALCALIFORNIAN). Thanks for checking it so far. It's been a bit surreal to go from podcast-enjoyer to podcast host. Going to try and figure out how to embed the episodes to posts in the near future, but one step at a time. ST101 and a new baby might just push that goal further into the future. The Lord is good.
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