Clik here to view.
The Global Reach of a Praying Mother
Octavius Winslow: Christian mothers, your child may be far away from the sheltering home, voyaging on the stormy sea, or dwelling in some distant climate beyond your voice. But he is still within the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interview with Don Carson on the TGC Women's Conference
The first Gospel Coalition National Women's Conference is approaching (June 22–24 in Orlando, Florida). Don Carson, the president and co-founder of TGC, answered a few questions about the conference...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five Reasons I Believe Romans 11:26 Means a Future Conversion for Israel
Romans 11:26 says, “And in this way all Israel will be saved.” I take this to mean that someday the nation as a whole (not necessarily every individual; see 1 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 12:1) will be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Psalm 40: Obedience Better Than David’s
Psalm 40:6–8, In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. Then I said, “Behold, I have come; in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Read the Bible Devotionally — and No Less Critically
In the current series "How to Stay Christian in Seminary," we've been sharing some ways that those in the midst of theological education might grow in grace. David Mathis recently sat down with D. A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spiritual Leadership May Be Heartbreaking, but It Is Always Hopeful
Any time a selfish sinner is tasked with leading other selfish sinners in a Godward direction — whether in families, friendships, small groups, churches, or broader movements — there’s going to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kids Feel What Parents Expressively Feel
In this two-minute video that Talitha and I made at home, I give a snapshot of how the Lord teaches me deep things through my little grandchildren. The lesson is simple. But the summons is for a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Platt on the Doctrine of Hell
The doctrine of hell is important — and extremely unpopular. In this episode of Theology Refresh, David Platt talks about the priority of God's word as we approach this doctrine and faithfully serve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Encouragement for Old Sinners to Come to Christ
If you are old and fear that Christ will not accept you for having sinned away the better part of your life, let Jonathan Edwards compel you. This is from a sermon titled “No Obstacle to the Pardon of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Meet Jonathan Edwards
Spiders, hedonism, revivals, and the mysteries of the trinity — Jonathan Edwards's mind was rich and his writings are prolific. Digestible overviews of his life and writings are always appreciated....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Left Behind for Now: Tribulation and the Need to Know God’s Word
Tribulation is here, and we need to know God's word. This is the gist of chapter 7 in Greg Beale's A New Testament Biblical Theology. In 37 pages, he lays out how the eschatological tribulation has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Battle We Fight Is Thine!
Richard Sibbes: Nothing is stronger than humility, which goes out of itself, or weaker than pride, which rests on its own foundation. . . . And this should be particularly observed because naturally we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“He Knows My Name!” A Defense of Church Member Directories
Compiling church member names and contact information into a directory is useful for a number of reasons: it helps members connect, it reminds pastors of the souls they are accountable for, and as Mark...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pray with Your Books Closed
We shouldn't open our books without praying, but we'd better pray without opened books. I think B. B. Warfield would give a thumbs up here. In his salty essay, "The Religious Life of Theological...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Front-End Developer Job Opportunity
Desiring God is seeking an experienced front-end developer to join our web team on-site in Minneapolis. This person will work together with the director of marketing and lead web developer to develop...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When Your Son Asks
Deuteronomy 6:20–21: When your son asks you in time to come, "What is the meaning of the testimonies and the statutes and the rules that the Lord our God has commanded you?" then you shall say to your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wisdom
Ray Ortlund Jr.: Wisdom is more than brains. It is more than morals. We could memorize the whole Bible, and mean it from the heart, without wisdom. Wisdom is skill, expertise, competence that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transition Sale — Remaining Titles
There are still lots of great titles available as part of our transition sale. You can read more about the reason behind the sale in Pastor John's update. Arabic For Your Joy $1 Chinese The Legacy of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Did God Let Paul Become a Murderer?
We know that before Paul was born God had set him apart for his apostleship. He who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order...
View ArticleClik here to view.
25 Top Quotes from J. C. Ryle
One neat thing about the blogosphere is the increasing accessibility to old gospel resources that would otherwise be buried in libraries. Case in point: J.C. Ryle Quotes. This blog is a repository of...
View Article