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Comment on Listen to the BTC 2010 Messages Today by John

John — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:08:30 +0000

Certainly these messages were encouraging and convicting the first time I heard them and was encouraged just being there. The fellowship was sweet and the friendship I made I am thankful for as it is joy to meet other brethren and see how the Lord is working in other parts of this country.

Comment on Building Tomorrow’s Church: A Legacy & A Future by Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:06:24 +0000

I love that Briggs quote- I think its a permanent addition to the phrase library for both of us. :)

Comment on John Piper and This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by chadbennett

chadbennett — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:24:19 +0000

Great review David. I didn’t know Piper took that view. Did he consider the Genesis passage at all in treatment of the topic?
I hope you and Paige had a wonderful anniversary. I’m not sure what Nick is talking about when he refers to us as the “youngin’s,” I think he may have a few months on us.

Comment on Welcome to Ardent Cries by Midweek Miscellanea « Ardent Cries

Midweek Miscellanea « Ardent Cries — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:56:27 +0000

[...] month, 6 men (who have come to be known as the “Ardent Cries Guys”) got their act together and started this blog. Happy One Year, [...]

Comment on Christ, Our Righteousness… by Eddie Goodwin

Eddie Goodwin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:29:51 +0000

Nick,

Thanks for the encouragement brother. Feel free to use this song if it would bring glory to the Savior in your congregation.

I greatly appreciated your observations about the gospel — especially the imputation of Christ’s righteousness. Recently, I preached in the context of Ephesians 4:13-16 that the gospel essentially consists of three parts: 1. The Forgiveness of Our Sins, 2. The Receiving of Christ’s Righteousness and 3. The Reversal of the Effects of the Fall of Adam at the Future, Visible, Bodily Return of the Resurrected Christ to the Earth. If you obscure, tweak, revise or omit any one of these three aspects, you no longer have the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

I’m afraid part 2 & 3 have fallen on hard times in our day…

May the Lord vindicate His truth for His own Name’s sake!

Comment on Christ, Our Righteousness… by Nick Kennicott

Nick Kennicott — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:50:41 +0000

Brother, this is beautiful and true, and fills my heart with great joy in Christ Jesus. In fact, I would love to use this with our congregation…

I have thought a lot lately about what is missing in a lot of people’s understanding of the gospel. Would you agree it’s this very truth that not only has Christ bore the wrath of God on our behalf – which is good and glorious – but that he also has granted to us a righteousness not our own? Oh how much is missed when this is not understood and cherished and proclaimed! The understanding of most young people of what Jesus has accomplished is that he has “died for our sins.” Unfortunately, many adults have never graduated beyond that understanding to embrace the fullness of the gospel and the freedom we now have in Christ to make much of Him because of His imputed righteousness. I pray that we would all be faithful to proclaim this great truth with ardent zeal that the people would know and delight in such a great and glorious gift.

Comment on The Dangers of Small Groups by Stephen Olmstead

Stephen Olmstead — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:47:33 +0000

Excellent points brother! Sadly, too many Christians have had to witness these pitfalls firsthand in action. I can think of no better call to uplift our leaders in prayer than these potential pitfalls here. Our leaders are special, dear men of God who have been entrusted with a huge weight. They need our intercessory prayers for that balance (I’m reminded of a devotional by Spurgeon from a few weeks back pleading for the prayers of his congregation). May God bless and enrich our leaders as well as give those of us in the congregation respectful, prayer-focused hearts for them.

Comment on John Piper and This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by Stephen Olmstead

Stephen Olmstead — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:42:02 +0000

Brother- thanks for the review- excellent play by play diagnosis of the hits and misses! I learned a lot during our study through this book together and appreciate your leadership in this regard. It was a great exercise too, to be aware of the points that deserve further thought. I too am thankful for amazing men of God, like Piper, who have been gifted in the realm of teaching. Nonetheless, it is a good reminder that we need to take these men’s words through the lens of scripture. It’s easy to fall into the mistake of taking their words to heart without thoroughly searching scripture to confirm their words- this can happen even despite their own urgings to do so! Thank God for wives who encourage and strengthen their husbands. Congratulations to both you and Chad on your 5 years of marriage. I look forward to celebrating that milestone in the not-too-distant future as well. :) God bless all of your brothers here at Ardent Cries. May your words continue to be penned to His glory and majesty.

Comment on John Piper and This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:48:31 +0000

Hey David!

I thoroughly enjoyed this article. I was wondering what this book was about and you hit some fine points. Piper is not the first person I have heard to view marriage from a purely Christ/church perspective. I have often wondered how much these people are missing. The definitive reason for marriage is seen in the Genesis passage you noted. Man should not be alone and needed a mate. The definitive purpose of our lives is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, which should be reflected especially in marriage. The two should glorify Christ in all aspects. Perhaps Piper should have had a chapter on that?

Thanks for your blog!

Comment on John Piper and This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by Nick Kennicott

Nick Kennicott — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:09:39 +0000

Thanks for your review, David. Great book, I agree.

I’m going to step way out on a limb here and put my head out on the chopping block… I agree with Piper regarding divorce/remarriage. Yes, I get black eyes for it all the time from my reformed baptist brothers, to include during my ordination exam a few years ago. I’ve gone round and round and round… always ends the same! Nevertheless, I think both sides of the issue in our circles hold to a very high view of marriage, hate divorce, and long to see reconciliation. Those are the keys to the entire issue.

The books seems disjointed because it’s a compilation of sermons in book form – that often happens when pastors do that. It also has a “preachy” feel to it because it’s straight from sermon manuscripts. Nevertheless, it’s a good read and helpful for married people.

Two other books that are very helpful and that I use for my counseling are, “When Sinners Say ‘I Do’” and “What Did You Expect?”. Good stuff.

Happy Anniversary, brother. You and Chad are the youngin’s on Ardent Cries in terms of marriage, I think!