Comments on: The Lordship of Christ over the whole of life http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/ Christ Is Deeper Still Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deb http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-4540 Deb Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:14:21 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-4540 Ok, so I am a woman, and as such, I can't understand the thrill of killing such a beautiful creature...it breaks my heart. It would make sense if the killing was needed to provide food, but that is rarely the case. Pastor Ray, please set me straight on this! I am the mom of 3 boys, and the topic often comes up. Thanks. Ok, so I am a woman, and as such, I can’t understand the thrill of killing such a beautiful creature…it breaks my heart. It would make sense if the killing was needed to provide food, but that is rarely the case. Pastor Ray, please set me straight on this! I am the mom of 3 boys, and the topic often comes up. Thanks.

]]> By: Grateful – Ray Ortlund http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-4504 Grateful – Ray Ortlund Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:37:54 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-4504 [...] This weekend, thanks to my dear friend Byron Morris from Augusta, Georgia, the trophy buck I shot last fall has finally come to his final resting place in my study here at home. You may recall the story here. [...] [...] This weekend, thanks to my dear friend Byron Morris from Augusta, Georgia, the trophy buck I shot last fall has finally come to his final resting place in my study here at home. You may recall the story here. [...]

]]> By: The lordship of Christ over the whole of life – Ray Ortlund http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-3410 The lordship of Christ over the whole of life – Ray Ortlund Sat, 29 May 2010 14:30:30 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-3410 [...] last year I posted something about this deer here. Now he’s back, looking great. Just wanted to follow up on that story — in itself quite [...] [...] last year I posted something about this deer here. Now he’s back, looking great. Just wanted to follow up on that story — in itself quite [...]

]]> By: Ray Ortlund http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1802 Ray Ortlund Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:36:20 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1802 Two more deer last night. Two more deer last night.

]]> By: Troy Tomlinson http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1790 Troy Tomlinson Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:23:36 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1790 Ray- Great insight. Thank you. A.W.Pink said (paraphrased) "There will be no rest for the poor heart until it begins to see God in everything". I think he would agree with you that there is no "also" for the believer. I pray that you and your family enjoy a blessed year! Troy Ray- Great insight. Thank you.
A.W.Pink said (paraphrased) “There will be no rest for the poor heart until it begins to see God in everything”. I think he would agree with you that there is no “also” for the believer.
I pray that you and your family enjoy a blessed year!
Troy

]]> By: Stephen http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1784 Stephen Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:38:47 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1784 I don't hunt -- I'd rather curl up with a good book or movie and a well-crafted beer -- but I rejoice in your gratitude for His many good gifts. I enjoy your blog! I don’t hunt — I’d rather curl up with a good book or movie and a well-crafted beer — but I rejoice in your gratitude for His many good gifts. I enjoy your blog!

]]> By: Brett Sweet http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1779 Brett Sweet Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:22:02 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1779 Outside of my time in my local church, there are few things that stir my love for my Creator and Savior than deer hunting. Not much in this life beats chasing a big buck (like yours) around in the mountains (where I live) while acknowledging that all of this pleasure comes from a God who is willing to part with His own Son for our salvation and His glory. Way to go! Outside of my time in my local church, there are few things that stir my love for my Creator and Savior than deer hunting. Not much in this life beats chasing a big buck (like yours) around in the mountains (where I live) while acknowledging that all of this pleasure comes from a God who is willing to part with His own Son for our salvation and His glory.

Way to go!

]]> By: Bethany Allen http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1777 Bethany Allen Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:51:57 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1777 Pastor Ray, Out here in Colorado, there is a lot of Elk hunting going on these days. Some friends of mine love this particular activity and were showing off videos taken of their last successful hunt. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the head of one being held up because he looked just like Mr. Tumnus from The Chronicles of Narnia. That said, we had the most fantastic Elk steaks for dinner and I was most assuredly thanking Jesus for them. =) Thanks for the reminder that Jesus is Lord of ALL things!! Blessings from Colorado, Bethany Pastor Ray,

Out here in Colorado, there is a lot of Elk hunting going on these days. Some friends of mine love this particular activity and were showing off videos taken of their last successful hunt. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the head of one being held up because he looked just like Mr. Tumnus from The Chronicles of Narnia. That said, we had the most fantastic Elk steaks for dinner and I was most assuredly thanking Jesus for them. =)

Thanks for the reminder that Jesus is Lord of ALL things!!

Blessings from Colorado,

Bethany

]]> By: Ray Ortlund http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1776 Ray Ortlund Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:16:39 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1776 Matt Ballard, you rascal! Man, I miss you. And yes, that is THE rifle. Thank you for it. So, when are you finally going to see God's will and move to Nashville? Ray loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Matt Ballard, you rascal! Man, I miss you. And yes, that is THE rifle. Thank you for it.

So, when are you finally going to see God’s will and move to Nashville? Ray loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.

]]> By: Matt Ballard http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1775 Matt Ballard Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:56:11 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1775 Dr. Ray, I'm sensing the smile of God on you in this picture... oh, and by the way, that rifle looks familiar.... I always knew you would steward it well. Still reading your sermons and I marvel at how deeply you have shaped my own preaching. There is much Ortlund in my words.. Also, spent most of advent reading your Isaiah commentary, still my favorite!!! Much love to you, Matt Ballard Dr. Ray,
I’m sensing the smile of God on you in this picture… oh, and by the way, that rifle looks familiar…. I always knew you would steward it well. Still reading your sermons and I marvel at how deeply you have shaped my own preaching. There is much Ortlund in my words.. Also, spent most of advent reading your Isaiah commentary, still my favorite!!!
Much love to you,
Matt Ballard

]]> By: Ray Van Neste http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1773 Ray Van Neste Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:42:44 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1773 Wonderful! And congrats on the buck! Wonderful! And congrats on the buck!

]]> By: Eric Smith http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1770 Eric Smith Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:01:07 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1770 Thank you, Pastor Ortund. This is a helpful and timely word for me and my fellow church-members (avid deer hunters) I have shared it with. The Lord bless you in the new year! Thank you, Pastor Ortund. This is a helpful and timely word for me and my fellow church-members (avid deer hunters) I have shared it with. The Lord bless you in the new year!

]]> By: Taylor Brooks http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1769 Taylor Brooks Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:44:17 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1769 Reminds me of a quote from Abraham Kuyper, an influencer of Schaeffer, and advocate of sphere sovereignty: "There is not a square inch in the whole domain of human existence over which Christ, who is sovereign over all does not cry out: 'Mine!' And, I would add, if Christ cries out, 'Mine!' then the obligation of Christian people in the Church is to look at all of creation and cry out, 'His!' Jesus is Lord over every aspect of life -- how we spend our time, what we read, how we form our families, the way in which we build neighborhoods, the law, politics, science, music, medicine, and on and on." Reminds me of a quote from Abraham Kuyper, an influencer of Schaeffer, and advocate of sphere sovereignty:

“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of human existence over which Christ, who is sovereign over all does not cry out: ‘Mine!’ And, I would add, if Christ cries out, ‘Mine!’ then the obligation of Christian people in the Church is to look at all of creation and cry out, ‘His!’ Jesus is Lord over every aspect of life — how we spend our time, what we read, how we form our families, the way in which we build neighborhoods, the law, politics, science, music, medicine, and on and on.”

]]> By: Keith Howard http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1768 Keith Howard Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:23:11 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1768 Nice buck, Bud. Seeing it challenges my sanctification; I'm jealous. Nice buck, Bud. Seeing it challenges my sanctification; I’m jealous.

]]> By: Timothy Lee http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1767 Timothy Lee Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:15:32 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1767 I'm no hunter, and I am not sure if I will ever get into it. But I play computer games time to time, read comic books time to time. And I love the Lordship of Christ over the whole of life. I think the Lordship of Christ over the whole of life is the only sure foundation in enjoying anything in our lives, whether that be time with family, sleeping, praying, hunting, driving, gaming, running, eating, working, reading, everything. Thank you for sharing your thoughts through your blog, your blog has been a great encouragement to me for some time. I’m no hunter, and I am not sure if I will ever get into it. But I play computer games time to time, read comic books time to time.
And I love the Lordship of Christ over the whole of life.
I think the Lordship of Christ over the whole of life is the only sure foundation in enjoying anything in our lives, whether that be time with family, sleeping, praying, hunting, driving, gaming, running, eating, working, reading, everything.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts through your blog, your blog has been a great encouragement to me for some time.

]]> By: Jude St.John http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/2009/12/28/the-lordship-of-christ-over-the-whole-of-life/#comment-1766 Jude St.John Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:04:32 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/rayortlund/?p=1266#comment-1766 Great buck Ray! I'll be in the field for what is likely to be my last goose hunt of the season. Enjoy the last few days of 2009. Jude Great buck Ray!

I’ll be in the field for what is likely to be my last goose hunt of the season.

Enjoy the last few days of 2009.

Jude

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