One of Carey’s Many Sons
Striving for true doctrine, right action, and spiritual feeling amidst the mine fields on all sides.Book Reviews
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The argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…
Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.
Geography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
Perhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….
Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
Author Archives: Seth Meyers
American African Revival
The worst of American revivalism and the worst of African showmanship all for the shockingly low price of R50.Notice the art: Heavy make up for an African Tammy Baker, flashy dresses, Tsonga dancing, the dynamic “man of God,” and the … Continue reading
Posted in Prosperity gospel, Rewarding mediocrity
Tagged Concerts, Pictures, Prosperity gospel, Revivalism
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Another Reason to Love Election
Friday afternoon, I found myself alone with Harry Chauke, a 19 year old young man who has been attending our church for about three years. During that time, he has repeatedly arrived with friends at our worship services or Bible … Continue reading
A Prayer for God’s Sheep Scattered Amongst the Muslims
Father of all prodigals, What has turned away from the right path more than the Jews who reject their Messiah, or the Muslims who see your son as one more voice supporting a petty, works-based religion? Adding to this high … Continue reading
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The Five Points of Taylorism
Recently, an influential evangelical, Justin Taylor pulled some reasons together that we should doubt young earth creationism. By Young Earth, as I’ve mentioned before, we do not mean 6,000 years, but rather no macroevolution. If we have no macroevolution, we … Continue reading
Posted in Pastoral
Tagged Creation, Evolution, Justin Taylor, Old Earth, Young Earth
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Betrayed by a “Legalist”
When I googled “every square inch” I came up with about 17 million hits. Many of them were Christian websites launching off of Abraham Kuyper’s famous quote about conquering every square inch for Christ. That well-phrased line of his reflects … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews, Inconsistency, Orthopathy, Quotes
Tagged Holiness, Kuyper, Lectures on Calvinism, Quotes, Worldliness
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A 13 Word Review of Disney’s Frozen
Only a post modern could make a movie as bad as Disney’s Frozen, and only a post modern could enjoy it. In 12 points I’ll try to prove the first assertion, and in the final point the latter. Quickly, a … Continue reading
Why Missionaries Need to Read History
In the last 60 years nearly every country on the continent of Africa has received its independence from the previous colonial powers. In almost every case, the countries have tended to disaster. Now, to write that you need historical proof, … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Reviews, Books, Martin Meredith, The Fate of Africa
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2014 Booklist
I grade books in five categories so that the maximum score is a 10. Each book can get a zero, 1, or 2 according to the grid below. My scores follow the book title in the list below. Under each … Continue reading
Can a Godly Man Lead His Family into Danger?
Two Fences Not to be Crossed If any provide not for his own, and specially those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Paul’s first letter to Timothy But also, I endure … Continue reading
Posted in Ethical dilemmas, Hermeneutics, Missions
Tagged Ethics, Family, Hermeneutics, Missions
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