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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.
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“How Few There Are Who Die So Hard”~ The Life of Adoniram Judson
Myanmar, known in the past as Burma, has about as many people as South Africa (around 55 million), though the country is half the size. The majority, 80-90%, of the people are Buddhist. Only about 8% have any Christian conviction. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adoniram Judson, Ann Judson, Biography, Emily Judson, Examples, George Boardman, Missions, Ordinate affection, Sarah Judson, Suffering
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The Book I Wish I Could Have Written
When writing The Conservative Church, De Bruyn sang as he slew, especially in the last 100 pages. He argues: A church must have a care to preserve true doctrine and a holy lifestyle, but especially, in these days, ordinate affection. … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Reviews, de Bruyn, Ecclesiology, Orthopathy
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2015 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
Brief Introductions to Orthopathy
Three contemporary authors have helped me get a grip on right feeling and its applications in the church. 1. One of the 6 authors of A Conservative Christian Declaration is David de Bruyn who also wrote a 130-page book called … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews, Definitions, Multiculturalism, Orthopathy, Pastoral
Tagged Book recommendations, Carson, de Bruyn, Gordon, Keller, Scruton
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The Connected Web of Liberalism
Since every truth is connected we should expect that receiving the truth at one point leads toward other truths. Truth is a united, flowing river, but so too is error. All truth holds together in a great system, yet the … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Book Reviews, Consistency, John Reader, Liberalism, Presuppositions
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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
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Tagged Holiness, Kuyper, Lectures on Calvinism, Quotes, Worldliness
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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
When Hurting Helps 5: What Does That Title Mean?
Read Part 1: A Popular Call to Some Good Things Read Part 2: Ignoring Churchplanting and Evangelism Read Part 3: Redefining Poverty Read Part 4: Refusing to Confront Culture The Cause of Poverty Outside of natural disasters like hurricanes and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fikkert, Missions, Poor, Poverty, When Helping Hurts
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