"We must never make Christ the object of God's punishment or God the object of Christ's persuasion, for both God and Christ were subjects not objects, taking the initiative together to save sinners…Our substitute, then, who took our place and died our death on the cross, was neither Christ alone (since that would make him a third party thrust in between God and us), nor God … [Read more...] about The United Heart of Father and Son
Archives for March 2012
Quieting the Storms
We've spent a good part of the day checking weather reports, looking out the window, and wondering if a storm cell was nearby. As a dude, I never mind storms. In fact, I like them. As a dad, I find myself far more conscientious and careful. I make plans in my head and try to lead responsibly when I hear of a tornado watch in the area. But my best efforts to protect my … [Read more...] about Quieting the Storms
The Basic Unfolding of a Sermon Point
When you're in the fog of sermon preparation, sometimes a simple reminder of what you're trying to do, the basic movements and goals, is so helpful. I am grateful for Bryan Chapell's (2018) brief summary of a sermon's flow. I thought I would reproduce it here. (Adapted from pp. 211-213. The paragraphing and bolded summaries are mine). State the Main Point "If a main point … [Read more...] about The Basic Unfolding of a Sermon Point