Paul argues for the priority of love over gifts by stating that while prophesies will pass away and tongues will cease and knowledge will pass away, love never will. Love is enduring; it is permanent. Why such an emphasis on love? To be sure, Paul does not discard gifts; he urges the pursuit of the higher gifts (1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1). Nevertheless, we are to pursue love as THE more excellent way.
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Critiqued by the Cross
November 16, 2009 – 4:36 PM
In Bob Kauflin’s book Worship Matters, he has a section on how to handle criticism. He’s writing specifically with church leaders in mind (pastors, preachers, music directors, etc.) but his insight proves to be super beneficial for all Christians. He shows that criticism provides Christians with an opportunity to glory in the cross of Christ. He makes the [...]
Why Did Christ Die?
October 28, 2009 – 10:24 AM
This week I have the privilege of preaching on the cross on Sunday night, so I am working through some resources on the atonement -- some more in depth than others. Here are some helpful thoughts I read last night from Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington in their book, The Great Exchange: My Sin for [...]
The Cross of Christ is Not a Secular Symbol
October 6, 2009 – 7:32 AM
Of all people, followers of the Lord Jesus Christ must be the first to insist that the cross is a symbol of Christian faith, pointing directly to the cross on which Christ died as our substitute. The cross must not be reduced to a generic symbol of death and the memory of loved ones.