Easter
The Misery of Job and the Mercy of God by John Piper
I highly recommend taking the time, even this Easter Sunday to watch and listen to John Piper’s retelling of the Job story. You can download and read the book free here. You can watch the film here. (This is what I am particularly recommending. 45 minutes well spent for your soul!) Here are the words to Piper’s poem which he… Read more →
Psalm 22:21-31 – Easter Sunday – Quotes from Calvin
Quotes from Calvin: He does not pray in a doubting manner; but he promises himself the assistance which the eye of sense did not as yet perceive. The cause is only put instead of the effect; for our deliverance is the consequence or effect of God’s hearing us. If it is asked how this can be applied to Christ, whom… Read more →
Psalm 22:1-21 – Good Friday – Quotes from Calvin
Quotes from Calvin: From the tenor of the whole composition, it appears that David does not here refer merely to one persecution, but comprehends all the persecutions which he suffered under Saul. It is, however, uncertain whether he composed this psalm when he peaceably enjoyed his kingdom, or in the time of his affliction; but there is no doubt that… Read more →
Easter Built on Evidence isn’t Sufficient
It seems like every Easter the “evidences for the risen Christ” sermons come off the podcasts faster than one can even listen to them. Yet, I often find these perplexing. Evidences alone cannot lead to genuine conversion. Take Luke 24 as an example. In verses 1-11 we have the “empty tomb” evidence. These folks heard a first-hand account that the… Read more →