Posts by Todd Pruitt

Momentous Knowledge

Jan 14, 2008

“What matters supremely is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it–the fact that he knows me. I am graven on the palms of his hands. I am never out of his mind. "All my knowledge of him depends on his sustained initiative in knowing me. I know him...

How to Waste Your Life

Jan 14, 2008

“Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfolded, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understanding of what surrounds you. This way you can waste your life and lose your soul.” J.I. Packer from Knowing God

Anonymous Calvinists

Jan 14, 2008

Some thought-provoking observations from J.I. Packer and one of my favorite bloggers ( Calvinists Who Don't Know They Are, 1 ).

Learning to Love God's Sovereignty

Jan 11, 2008

http://youtube.com/v/BByHE5o7qMs

No Room For Truth

Jan 10, 2008

Phil Johnson offers a good observation on the emergent tendency to avoide statements of faith ( "No Statement of Belief"#links#links ).

Literary Study Bible

Jan 9, 2008

I am excited about the Literary Study Bible published by Crossway. After spening some time in its pages I can say honestly that it is my favorite study Bible. If you desire a tool that will help you read and understand the Bible then this is it. The copious study notes by Leland and Phil Ryken (...

Under the Influence

Jan 9, 2008

Between Two Worlds has a link to some excellent thoughts on Jonathan Edwards ( What It Means to Hear and Be Influenced by Jonathan Edwards ).

Is there a "key" to revival?

Jan 5, 2008

Another passage from David Clotfelter's excellent book "Sinners in the Hands of a Good God": "We have attended conferences and learned to market our churches. We have imitated the cell-church movement. We have spoken in tongues, listened to self-proclaimed prophets, and pursued signs and wonders...

When a baby dies

Jan 5, 2008

Justin Taylor links to a moving article by Richard Philips about the experience of losing a baby ( Losing a Baby ). I encourage you to read pastor Philip's article and pass it along to those you know who have experienced a similar loss.

Al Mohler for SBC President

Jan 2, 2008

Tom Ascol at Founders has linked to article on the upcoming nomination of Dr. Al Mohler for SBC President ( Jeffress to nominate Mohler for SBC President ). Imagine - a theologian as president of the SBC!

This Day in History

Jan 1, 2008

On January 1, 1937 J. Gresham Machen died. “Born in 1881, J. Gresham Machen grew up in an educated, well-to-do Presbyterian family in Baltimore. He majored in classics at Johns Hopkins University and graduated first in his class in 1901. He then entered the graduate program but after one year...

9Marks on Corporate Prayer

Dec 30, 2007

Justin Taylor has provided a link to the latest 9Marks Ministry Newsletter on corporate prayer. ( 9Marks Newsletter on Corporate Prayer ). Please enjoy and benefit from these articles.

Adam and Eve Blinged Out in New Mega Church

Dec 30, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/5uFWvRt-Lc0

Soft Thoughts Vs. Hard Truth

Dec 30, 2007

In his outstanding book, Sinners in the Hands of a Good God , David Clotfelter carefully distinguishes between the god of sentimental western moralism and the holy God who reveals Himself in Scripture. The author presents George MacDonald, the great 19th century writer as representative of the...

Luther on Christmas

Dec 25, 2007

From heaven above to earth I come To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen virgin mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. This is the Christ, our God and...

Denny Burk on Joel Osteen

Dec 25, 2007

Denny Burk has posted a link to the Fox News Sunday interview with Joel Osteen ( http://www.dennyburk.com/?p=1035#more-1035 ).

Osteen's at it again

Dec 24, 2007

Joel Osteen appeard on Fox News Sunday this week with Chris Wallace. Consistent with Osteen's many other TV appearances, the results were sad. Here is part of the exchange: WALLACE: And what about Mitt Romney? And I've got to ask you the question, because it is a question whether it should be or...

Tom Brady and the Meaning of Life

Dec 24, 2007

Tom Ascol at Founders has written a very thoughtful response to a 60 Minutes interview of New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady ( Tom Brady, your questions have answers ). It is a model of faithful evangelism.

Behold the Lamb of God

Dec 24, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/RAyHhFjx4PM

The Moral Bankruptcy of Planned Parenthood

Dec 21, 2007

Russel Moore of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has posted a very disturbing look into the heart of Planned Parenthood ( http://www.henryinstitute.org/commentary_read.php?cid=426 ). When a people become accustomed to killing the weakest among them then their collective conscience becomes...

It Came to Pass

Dec 21, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/jNd_I_GHmtA

Writer's Strike Hits Pulpits Hardest

Dec 20, 2007

This was posted by Marc over at Purgatorio ( http://purgatorio1.com/?p=584 ). I love this!

Is Santa Claus a Good Idea?

Dec 20, 2007

Thabiti Anywabile has written a very thought-provoking post on whether or not Christians should include Santa Claus in their Christmas observance ( Down with Santa Claus! ).

Labor of Love

Dec 19, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/SK2PX7hH6io

Gospel and Community

Dec 18, 2007

Over the past two years I have thought, read, prayed, and talked a lot about the nature of the Gospel – its content and implications for life and ministry. This was a central component to the work of the Strategic Ministry Planning Team. If you read “By His Grace and For His Glory,” the report from...

Deliver Us (Derek Webb)

Dec 17, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/CxvHa-m6yPI More from "Behold The Lamb of God" by Andrew Peterson and friends.

Interview with an axed Missouri Baptist church planter

Dec 17, 2007

Tom Ascol of Founders has posted a link to an Interview with Kevin Larson: an axed Missouri Baptist church planter .

One Pastor's Bold Break with Emergent

Dec 16, 2007

This is letter pastor Chris Elrod of Compass Point Community Church wrote to his congregation ( http://chriselrod.typepad.com/chris_elrod_dot_com/2007/11/no-friend-of-em.html ). I applaud his courage in doing the right thing. I hope many more will follow his lead.

Alcohol and the MBC

Dec 15, 2007

Wade Bureleson weighs in on the Missouri Baptist Convention and the abstinence debate ( The Danger of Casually Dismissing Scripture When Defining 'True' Christianity ).

Singing Jesus' Lineage

Dec 15, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/H5O8h-pkrqM

SBC, Emergents, & Acts 29

Dec 15, 2007

Dr. Mark Divine has written a very helpful article on the key differences between the Acts 29 church planting ministry and the emerging church movement ( http://www.theologyprof.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/mbc-9.pdf ). Divine submitted his report to the Missouri Baptist Convention Executive...

The New Birth

Dec 15, 2007

This is an excellent collection of essays on Regeneration or The New Birth ( http://www.mountzion.org/FGB's/nbirfg.pdf ).

Teach your children theology

Dec 15, 2007

Use music to teach your children theology ( http://www.monergismbooks.com/Childrens-Music-Bundle-p-17578.html ).

Performance Enhanced Worship

Dec 14, 2007

Good stuff from "The World From Our Window" on the expectations that many of us carry with us to the corporate gatherings of God's people ( Kent Hughes on Performance Enhanced Worship ).

ESV Bibles 45% Off

Dec 14, 2007

Between Two Worlds has a link to a great sale on ESV Bibles ( WTS Books: All ESVs 45% Off ).

Behold the Lamb of God

Dec 14, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/IYv6RdQ1VmU Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God" is a truly great Christmas album. It serves as a kind of primer on biblical history. The songs point to God's good hand of providence moving from the first inklings of Messiah in the Old Testament to the birth narratives to...

Will we have "free will" in heaven?

Dec 14, 2007

I have often heard it said that God never violates man's free will. I'm not sure how that statement is squared with Scripture. These words from Jonathan Edwards help to shed light on that idea ( http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/970_does_heaven_destroy_liberty/ ).

Jesus the Evangelist

Dec 14, 2007

Paul Martin has posted a review of Rick Phillips excellent book "Jesus the Evangelist" ( Jesus the Evangelist by Rick Phillips ). Phillips is one of my favorite preachers. This book, like all of his books, is a great example of sound theology and motivating application.

Great Messages

Dec 14, 2007

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has posted some outstanding messages. Follow this link ( http://www.sebts.edu/chapel/chapelMessages.cfm ) and you will find the messages from the Building Bridges Conference which are worth the hearing. It includes Al Mohler's message which was thought to...

Great Devotional Book

Dec 13, 2007

I have a few rules for devotional books: 1. They must be biblical. A good devotional book will be guided by God's Word. It is not simply a thought for the day from someone who happens to be a Christian. 2. They must drive the reader further into the Scriptures. A good devotional book needs to be a...

Glorify God all day long

Dec 13, 2007

This is a helpful post from Pure Church ( How to Spend a Day with God ). Check it out.

Best Books of 2007?

Dec 13, 2007

Justin Taylor has posted links to a few "best books" lists ( Best Books of 2007? ).

Silliness from Missouri Baptists

Dec 11, 2007

Tom Ascol over at Founders links to an article ( Missouri Baptists axe Acts 29 ) about a recent decision by the Missouri Baptist Convention to refuse support to any Southern Baptist church plants that are connected to the Acts 29 Network. Acts 29 is a church planting ministry originating from Mars...

God's Word and pastoral authority

Dec 11, 2007

“There is a kind of faith that comes from seeing miraculous signs, but true faith comes through the words of Scripture and the words of Jesus… ‘Now while He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs He was doing and believed in His name. But Jesus would not...

"More Liberal Than Ever Before"

Dec 10, 2007

Here is a link to a message from the Building Bridges conference delivered by Jeff Noblit ( "More Liberal Than Ever Before" ). When you get a chance I would encourage you to listen. It is powerful stuff.

PBS on the Emergent Church

Dec 10, 2007

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzZ14Sk9u9Y Any thoughts?

New Links

Dec 10, 2007

I have added links to a few new sites. In the "blogs" section are links to Mark Moore and Tim Chester. Both are worth reading. In the "ministries" section is a link to "Crowded House" which is a church in the UK. They are a fascinating bunch. I am taken by their twin commitments to doctrinal...

Mohler on The Golden Compass

Dec 8, 2007

Al Mohler has written a very helpful article on "The Golden Compass" ( http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=1065 ).

UnChristian?

Dec 7, 2007

http://youtube.com/v/PMflS_pRnVo Any thoughts?

Certainty is Underrated

Dec 7, 2007

Phil Johnson has written a good post on the emergent church's strange affection for uncertainty ( A Certain Uncertainty ).

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