A first-class book, The Mystery of Preaching, by James Black (pp. 127-28) warns against quoting. Paradoxically, the author relies on quotations, which I borrow. “Have you noticed,” asked James Denney, “that the Apostles seldom quote, except from the source of their authority?” “In my experience of listening to sermons,” declared George Adam Smith, “no art […]
Tag Archives: teaching
Social Justice Activism for First-Graders
posted by Joel Taylor
“Common core” educational materials have certainly changed since I was growing up, and not for the better….
Leaving the Elementary Doctrine of Christ
posted by Joel Taylor
Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God – Hebrews 6:1 (NASB) We have here the apostle’s advice to the Hebrews – that they would grow up from a state of childhood to […]
John MacArthur is Robbing the Church
posted by Joel Taylor
[ For the sake of the Church, I’d like to ask you to share this post far and wide. Thanks – JT ] For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles […]
Blogging & the Age of Tyrants
posted by Joel Taylor
In the seventh and sixth centuries, B.C., there was an age known in history as the “age of the tyrants.” It’s not like you think. These weren’t necessarily bad guys, with bull-whips and hellish intentions, exercising evil dominance and planning wicked schemes over a helpless and gullible people. Oh no, these tyrants were actually champions […]
Can Anyone Teach Scripture?
posted by Joel Taylor
Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. – James 3:1 From Robertson’s Word Pictures: James 3:1 Be not many teachers (mē polloi didaskaloi ginesthe). Prohibition with mē and present middle imperative of ginomai. “Stop becoming many teachers” (so many of you). There is […]
Justin Taylor, What Were You Thinking?
posted by Joel Taylor
Justin Taylor (no relation) of the Gospel Coalition has posted yet another video by Jefferson Bethke, whose previous video, went viral with over 17 million hits in two weeks. Now he’s practically, if not already, on the road to being a you-tube celebrity. That’s not necessarily bad in and of itself, but there is a […]
Divinely Intended Spiritualization of Scripture (Part 1)
posted by Joel Taylor
“Literal & Obvious” What God says is the Spiritual Reality Messiah should have been named Immanuel. Isa. 7:14 But the prophecy was fulfilled and Jesus is His Name. Matt. 1:21 In the context of Hosea the nation of Israel would be delivered from the Egyptians. Hos. 11:1 But this prophecy was fulfilled in Israel-Messiah, the […]
The Khan Academy: High Tech Homeschooling
posted by Joel Taylor
Homeschooling is the biblical way to educate your children. Here’s a high tech help! I think I’m all for it. Awesome.
5 Pt. Salt 