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> Interesting links I've found lately
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. (Romans 10:2 ESV)
Going through this verse recently with my high school Bible study, I remarked on how this verse, along with probably Matthew 7: 21-23, are some of the scariest verses personally. Why? They ... Read More
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Always Refreshing to Hear Again and Again … What is the Gospel? – Michael Horton
Posted On Sunday, 04 Nov 2012 By David Westerfield. Under Theology, Video Tags: gospel, Is, michael horton, Video, What, What is it, youtube
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Promises for Believers
Posted On Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 By David Westerfield. Under Scripture, Theology Tags: CCBC, Christ Chapel Bible Church, From the Heart, God, gospel, Heart, Ken Miller, Motivation, Obedience, Promises
This is a great list of promises from God for believers, written up by Ken Miller at Christ Chapel Bible Church. There are certainly many others, but this is a great summation. Reciting the promises of God, from Scripture, is a sure way to stoke and kindle your faith. It is ... Read More
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The Gospel-Centeredness of John Calvin – The Gospel as the Foundation Unto Progressing in Holiness
Posted On Friday, 15 Apr 2011 By David Westerfield. Under Church History, Theology Tags: Albert Mohler, church, Faith, gospel, Gospel-centered, Holiness, John Calvin, justification, Maturing, Ministry, Motivation, Philosophy of Ministry, reformation, Reforming, Sanctification
Excerpted from the Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book III, Chapter XV, Section 5, Christ as the Sole Foundation, As Beginner and Perfecter.
The below section from Calvin's Institutes is an excellent summary of the foundation of Gospel-centered sanctification (progressing and maturing in holiness). Any other application of teaching apart from ... Read More
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On Conversations About the Future of the Church
Posted On Wednesday, 19 May 2010 By David Westerfield. Under Christian Culture, Theology Tags: Christian Culture, church, conversation, ecclesiology, evangelicalism, future, gospel, Gospel-centered, michael horton, movement
I keep seeing an ad on the right column of Facebook talking about the need "for a new conversation about the future of the church" ... and my question is when did the existing "conversation" end, and better yet, why does it have to keep going on ... Read More
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The Liberal Trajectory Toward an Adjusted Gospel
Posted On Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010 By David Westerfield. Under Church History, History Tags: Adjusted, Adolph von Harnack, Albert Mohler, Audio, Christianity Today, gospel, liberalism, MP3, Rudolf Bultmann, scot mcknight, t4g, Theology, together for the gospel, Trajectories, Video
Excerpt from Albert Mohler's talk at T4G, entitled, How Does it Happen? Trajectories Toward an Adjusted Gospel (Audio) (Video)
"You might want to notice that in the most recent issue of Christianity Today, the April issue that arrived to me just days ago, in the cover story, Scot McKnight says, 'I ... Read More
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Testimony of Catherine Westerfield
Posted On Monday, 29 Mar 2010 By David Westerfield. Under Personal, Theology Tags: Catherine, david, Diana, gospel, Robin, S. Lewis Johnson, salvation, Stephen, Testimony, Westerfield
Testimony of my mother Catherine Westerfield, March 7, 1950 - June 28, 2001
I can remember my conversion at the age of five so very well. It was a Sunday evening worship service. It’s remarkable, as I look back at how God revealed Himself so clearly - His infinite love for ... Read More
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For the Sake of My Family: Marriage – Piper and Taylor
Posted On Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009 By David Westerfield. Under Theology Tags: gospel, Imputation, John Piper, justification, Justification by Faith, Justin Taylor, Marriage
Excerpt from What God Requires, Christ Provides by John Piper and Justin Taylor
I have a family to care for. My marriage must survive and thrive for the good of our children and the glory of Christ. God designed marriage to display the holy mercy of Christ and the happy submission ... Read More
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The Gospel and Idolatry
Posted On Monday, 21 Sep 2009 By David Westerfield. Under Theology, Video Tags: gospel, Gospel Coalition, idolatry, tim keller, Video
The Grand Demythologizer: The Gospel and Idolatry (Video) - Tim Keller
Once again, I have to be reminded of truths I've forgotten. It is so easy to forget things that should constantly be flowing through your mind. One is the fact that the heart (my heart), as Martin Luther said, is ... Read More
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What is Sin?
Posted On Sunday, 07 Jun 2009 By David Westerfield. Under Theology Tags: glory, God, gospel, Romans 1, Romans 3, sin, total depravity, total inability
For most people, when the word sin is spoken, it is used either in a metaphorical sense or applied to people like Bernie Madoff, Hitler or Stalin, or used for exaggeration purposes, depending on the situation. When we consider our bad behavior or even the intentional harm we've caused others, ... Read More
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