Pure Church

A contemplation of all things church... and a desire for an increasingly pure church reformed by the word of God.

Showing posts with label pride. Show all posts

Showing posts with label pride. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Calvinist Confessions, 2

I am a Calvinist. And I am a Pharisee. This shouldn't be the case, but it is. Admitting you have a problem is the first step in getti...

Monday, December 21, 2009

Calvinist Confessions, 1

I'm a Pharisee. And I'm a Calvinist. Those things should not go together. But they do in far too many instances. The Calvinist sh...

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Edwards on Pride

Quoted at Christ Is Deeper Still : "There is no sin so much like the devil as this for secrecy and subtlety and appearing in a great ma...

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Back in the Day...

Fifty pounds and 20 years ago... when I was in my prime... I still couldn't do this... not even close! Impressive. HT: Z

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Make It Plain Preacher!

Derek Thomas asks: Which of these two statements do preachers most like to hear: a) "I didn't understand much of what you said, but...

Monday, January 21, 2008

Good Words on Faithfulness, Fruitfulness, and Pride

"Humbled for past unworthiness, let elders work on steadily and prayerfully, looking for and expecting the blessing. There will be fru...

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FellowElder: I love the Lord because He first loved me. I love His people because He has given me a new heart. I have received God's favor in the form of my wife, Kristie. And together we know His blessing through three children. I was once a Muslim, and by God's grace I have been saved through faith in Jesus Christ. By God's unfathomable grace I am a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in which I hope to serve Him until He returns or calls me home!

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