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In preparing to attend Reformed Theological Seminary I am often drawn to articles that refer to the pastoral office. In this article Horton talks about Charles Finney’s impact on the office. The qualifications for office are no longer those outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, but rather it is whether or not you […]
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My Testimony
Published by Brad February 26th, 2008 in Reformed Doctrine, Seminary, Sanctification, College, Family Updates and Ministry. 3 CommentsIn the summer prior to seventh grade, I went to Hume Lake Christian Camp with my church. That week I began to understand my sinfulness and need for a savior. I didn’t fully comprehend my condition as I understand it today, but I was aware that I needed to repent and place my trust in […]
Chris Gardner’s Pursuit of Happyness
Published by Brad December 15th, 2006 in Social Justice, Books, Entertainment and Ministry. 0 CommentsA true rags to riches story. Chris Gardner has lived both economic extremes in America. He lived with his son on the streets of San Francisco after his wife left him and now he maintains a multi-million-dollar career.
Will Smith stars in The Pursuit of Happyness with his real son Jaden (8). The movie opens in […]
3 Ways to Cultivate Compassion Permanence
Published by Brad November 2nd, 2006 in Social Justice and Ministry. 1 CommentDo you know the impact you can have if you jettison 1 Starbucks coffee in favor of strategic compassion?
Doug Hayes has written an excellent article at Na titled Suburbia vs. Social Justice. Typically, I’d toss a link to this under the Recommended Reading section in the sidebar, but I was so encouraged and inspired by […]
Carrie and I had the privilege of attending the conference this past weekend. It was a huge blessing to stay with Carrie’s uncle Dave who lives just outside of Minneapolis. Not only did he grace us with free room and board, but he wouldn’t allow us to pay for anything whenever he was with us […]
The Unifying Purpose of Doctrine (pt. 6)
Published by Brad June 9th, 2006 in Doctrine, Ministry and Bible. 0 CommentsCommon Objections to Doctrine (continued)
“Take your doctrine to all the starving kids in India,” others will say, “see how much they appreciate your grand ideologies and thoughts on God.†Responding to this objection with clarity and conviction is not easy. It is very easy, however, to assume that doctrine would be worthless in a third […]
The Unifying Purpose of Doctrine (pt. 5)
Published by Brad May 15th, 2006 in Doctrine, Ministry and Bible. 0 CommentsCommon Objections to Doctrine
The first, and probably the most common, objection raised against doctrine is that it has a tendancy to make someone proud. “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” (1 Corinthians 8:1). Therefore, we should focus on love rather than doctrine. The world doesn’t need more knowledge, it needs more love. Paul’s teaching […]
The Unifying Purpose of Doctrine (pt. 4)
Published by Brad April 27th, 2006 in Doctrine, Ministry and Bible. 0 CommentsExperiences Can Be Misleading
If we expect someone to grow in their knowledge of God we must make doctrine a priority. Whenever a person bases their knowledge of God upon experience they leave themselves open to the world’s deception. Think for a moment about other religions. How many Mormans would say they’ve experienced a “burning in […]
The Unifying Purpose of Doctrine (pt. 3)
Published by Brad April 25th, 2006 in Doctrine, Ministry and Bible. 0 CommentsRight View of Doctrine
From the outset we must determine what right doctrine is precisely, as found in Scripture. Biblical doctrine is simply defined as the teachings of Christianity. There are doctrines of God, doctrines of man, and doctrines about how God and man relate to one another. Pastors should preoccupy their minds with thoughts of […]
Slander by any other name is still slander…
Published by Brad April 18th, 2006 in Blogging and Ministry. 0 CommentsMark Lauterbach, who blogs at GospelDrivenLife, is the pastor at Grace Church in San Diego (actually located in Rancho Bernardo). It is the church I will most likely be attending when I go to Westminster Seminary in Southern California. Mark recently posted Complete thoughts on controversy and the sin of slander. He has caused me […]
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