John Piper, in his book Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, writes, “The Father has eternally enjoyed ‘the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature’ (Heb. 1:3) in the Person of his Son. Seeing and savoring this glory is the goal of our salvation. ‘Father, I desire that they also, whom You [...]
Category: Excerpts
Powlison on the Width & Depth of the Gospel
In his book, Seeing with New Eyes, Powlison writes, “The gospel of Jesus Christ is as wide as human diversity and as deep as human complexity.” HT :: OFI
November 20 / 2007
Thomas Brooks on Being “His”
In his book, Heaven on Earth, Puritan Thomas Brooks writes, “I am His by purchase and I am His by conquest; I am His by donation and I am His by election; I am His by covenant and I am His by marriage; I am wholly His; I am peculiarly His; I am universally His; [...]
November 19 / 2007
Pulpit Mag on the Gospel to Children
Pulpit Magazine asks, “How can parents explain the gospel to their children without toning down the commands of Scripture?” Some things parents should consider when sharing the gospel to your child include: 1. Remember that repetition and restatement are especially helpful. 2. Use Scripture and explain it clearly. 3. Understand the inherent danger in any [...]
November 09 / 2007
Buzzard on Making It to the Cross
Justin Buzzard asks, “In your regular reading of God’s Word, are you regularly making it to the cross?” He explains: “If you don’t make it to the cross, you’ll make your Bible reading and your relationship with God about your performance rather than about Jesus’ performance. You’ll gravitate away from the gospel and towards religion. [...]
November 08 / 2007
