I hadn't noticed it until recently, but Paul says something unexpected in the first chapter of Romans. The apostle first introduces himself to the church (1:1), then underscores his theological and spiritual credentials (1:2-7), and expresses his genuine love for the believers in Rome (1:8). Paul longs to see these brothers and sisters, and he … Continue reading The Pursuit of Mutual Encouragement: A Mark of Spiritual Maturity
Seminary, Obedience, and Spiritual Maturity
I recently came across a portion of a John Piper sermon that I thought would be helpful for seminary students (like myself) to ponder. The excerpt is taken from a sermon entitled, "By This Time You Ought to be Teachers" based on Hebrews 5:11-14. According to this text, spiritual maturity does not take place by … Continue reading Seminary, Obedience, and Spiritual Maturity
Beware of False Maturity: A Stinging Quote from Jonathan Edwards
I have been reading Jonathan Edwards' Religious Affections for two years now. It has taken this long because (1) I think a book like this requires slow, patient, thoughtful reading; and (2) I am only able to read it occasionally because I have a stack of other reading to complete for school. It is no … Continue reading Beware of False Maturity: A Stinging Quote from Jonathan Edwards
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