Battle-Tested
“I saw also that the Interpreter took him again by the hand, and led him into a pleasant place, where … Continue reading Battle-Tested
The Wicket Gate
Bunyan’s Christian finally enters in at the Wicket Gate. Upon entering Christian says: “Now I begin to reap the benefits … Continue reading The Wicket Gate
Travailing Wisdom of Tolerant Calvinism
“Tell me, those desiring to be under Law, do you not hear the Law? For it has been written, Abraham … Continue reading Travailing Wisdom of Tolerant Calvinism
Empathizing with Amaziah
“And it happened, after Amaziah came in from smiting the Edomites, that he brought in the gods of the sons … Continue reading Empathizing with Amaziah
Feeble or Vigorous Church-life?
“While the Presbyterian Church is preeminently a doctrinal Church, she never demands the full acceptance of her standards by any … Continue reading Feeble or Vigorous Church-life?
Credible profession vs grilling by the session
“In all churches a distinction is made between the terms upon which private members are admitted to membership, and the … Continue reading Credible profession vs grilling by the session
Slough of Despond
After Pliable left Christian to “tumble in the Slough of Despond alone” he was lifted out by one named “Help.” … Continue reading Slough of Despond
Pliable Professor
Chr. Come Neighbor Pliable, how do you do? I am glad you are persuaded to go along with me: Had … Continue reading Pliable Professor
A reader moved to emulation
“Saul Bellow has defined a writer as ‘a reader moved to emulation’” (Thomas Mallon, Stolen Words, p. 3). Continue reading A reader moved to emulation
Concise and readable prose
Vincent Cheung excerpts (paragraphing mine; also not a blanket-endorsement of Cheung’s theological writings): The ability to clearly communicate ideas is … Continue reading Concise and readable prose
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