In the introduction to Marriage to a Difficult Man, John Piper writes, Edwards made it plain in his preaching and in his living that he believed great thoughts about God without great love towards people are sure evidences of hypocrisy and the pathway to hell. For Edwards there was no separating high views of God … Continue reading Studying Scripture and Theology for the Right Reasons
Reading and Prayer
It is often humbling to learn, by experience, that John 15:5 applies to everything in life. When Jesus said that apart from Him I can do nothing, He really did mean nothing, as I have learned--sometimes painfully--throughout the years. In my case, reading was one area that I didn't think immediately appeared to require dependence upon the … Continue reading Reading and Prayer
Some Thoughts on Reading
Recently, I have been reflecting on reading. This would only make sense since I am reading regularly. It is something I enjoy, plus my job requires that I read, and read a lot. As I consider the discipline and/or hobby of reading, I often find myself thinking of ways I can read better, learn more, … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Reading
Practical Helps for Personal Study
In this article, I am not going to deal with Biblical interpretation or the nuts and bolts of exegesis. Rather, I want to offer a few practical suggestions about overall attitude and approach to help you as you study. I am a strong advocate of study. Pastors must study! Shepherds must know God and His truth intimately if they are … Continue reading Practical Helps for Personal Study
From the Study 