“Here is Jesus after His resurrection in the first stage of His exaltation, in all His splendor and majesty, longing to be with His disciples who had abandoned Him. What’s more, He calls them ‘my brothers.’ Surely if there were waters that could quench the love (Song 8:7) that a Master has for His disciples, […]
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“Consider the following classic example of a call to worship from Psalm 95:1-5: 1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
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“Many Christians today are unfamiliar with the fencing of the table. It’s as foreign to them as church discipline (Matt. 16:18–19; 18:15–18). This is partly because mainline and broad evangelical ministers stopped fencing the table a long time ago. Consequently, some Christians are deeply offended by the practice. What some fail to understand, however, is
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“WHAT WE OUGHT TO THINK ABOUT, of course, as we partake is the whole range of biblical truths concerning Christ’s life and death. Some may be able to think in theologically precise ways at the table. Others (like me) who are easily distracted may need to stick to a few simple concepts and connections. May
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“Contemporary worship isn’t really new. It started in North America with the advent of Finneyite revivalism in the early 19th century, at least. Arguably, the innovations of the First Great Awakening in the 18th century should be considered “contemporary” departures from the staid worship and services common up until then. Maybe it’s best to say,
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