John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program, Grace to You. Virtually all pastors will at times be called upon to fill practically every …
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Work like a Calvinist / Rest like a Calvinist
In this article, I am defining a Calvinist as a Christian who holds the doctrines of grace of the reformed tradition. The hope of a Calvinist is not in John Calvin, but Jesus Christ. You may have heard the phrase work like an Arminian and sleep like a Calvinist. I would propose work like a …
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Quotes from Rediscover Church
Collin Hansen serves as vice president of content and editor in chief for the Gospel Coalition. He serves as an elder for Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and also on the advisory board of Beeson Divinity School. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9marks and cohost of the Pastors' Talk podcast. He is …
Should churches pray for other churches?
The 1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 26 Paragraph 14, begins by stating, "Every church and all its members are obligated to pray continually for the good and prosperity of all churches of Christ in every place." In Ephesians 6:18, Scripture says, "praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that …
John Bunyan, Suffering, and the Sovereignty of God
A believer in Christ can learn from the life of John Bunyan regarding suffering and the various hardships that this life may bring. He was born in England in 1628, which was the same year William Laud became bishop of London. Bishop Laud opposed reforms to the Church of England that the Puritans advocated for …
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The King’s Table 