Rooted & Unwithered

Biblical anthropology (the doctrine of humanity) is the predominate theological battleground of our day. Owen Strachen’s book is a great study on what Scripture has to say about mankind.

Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Parables of Jesus 

(see also: Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey & The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook)

Reenchanting Humanity

You’ll notice that both links below have to do with Biblical Hebrew. I intend to do an episode on the near future on learning the biblical languages, but I share them here because this is the internet content that dominated my week. I have been working through Dr. Barrick’s lectures, and my girls are obsessed with the song.

Hebrew Worship – תְּהִלִּים 148 – Psalm 148 – Biblical Hebrew

TMS Archives: Biblical Hebrew Grammar I – Dr. Bill Barrick

Although we think of our good in terms of being safe, comfortable, and happy, God, who defines goodness in Himself, calls being made like Him good. Indeed, Hebrews 12:10 expresses the same reality as the catechism: "For [our earthly father] disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but [God] disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness." Our good is the sharing of His holiness.

This sermon was preached February 2, 2020.

Read the manuscript here.

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What are some reading habits for growing in preaching? Here's a few suggestions.

ESV Reader's Bible ( which also comes in a six-volume version)

I'll do future episodes sharing resources for learning the original language (and there are many!), but for now, John Dobson's books on Greek and Hebrew have both been excellent.

ESV Expository Commentary | this is an excellent basic commentary set to invest in

Best Commentaries on Each Book of the Bible

Top 5 Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible

Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms | this is a great place to begin reading creeds and confessions

Seeing our children suffer through trials can be extremely difficult. Even parents who are well-equipped to cope with their own problems often find themselves feeling helpless when their child is the one hurting. How can we shepherd our children through adversity in a healthy, God-honoring way? When troubles find our children, here are three ways we can support them.

This is the introduction to my teaching through Christopher Gordon's New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality.

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In Luke 12, Jesus told a parable of a rich man who stored grain for himself yet died before he was able to live off of his storehouse. God’s Word, however, is not like grain or earthly treasure; storing the Bible within our hearts is an investment of eternal consequence.

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Preached January 26, 2020

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Have you ever considered reading John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion but don't know where to start? Today's episode is a guide to help you begin that journey.

In Relatione (relevant links)

Battle's translation | the current standard English translation

Knowing God and Ourselves: Reading Calvin's Institutes Devotionally | a devotional guide by David Calhoun

1541 Banner of Truth Edition | smaller than the final 1559 edition and can also be read with Calhoun's guide.

Beveridge's translation | an older translation and a more cost-effective version

Truth for All Time | a booklet by Calvin that is often a distillation of his original 1536 edition of the Institutes.

Guide to Christian Living | a translation from the French of five chapters from the full Institutes

A Little Book on the Christian Life | a translation of the same five chapters above from the Latin version (You can also find my teachings on this book here)

Ex Interrete (a hodgepodge of Internet items that I enjoyed)⁠⁠The Mundanity of Excellence⁠⁠Shedding

Tears Over Sorrows That May Never Come

"How, then, can I let go of such anxiety? If I have learned any antidote it is this: deliberately submitting myself to the will of God, for comfort is closely related to acquiescence. As long as I fight the will of God, as long as I battle God’s right to rule his world in his way, peace remains distant and furtive. But when I surrender, when I bow the knee, then peace flows like a river and “attendeth my way.” For when I do so, I remind myself that the will of God is inseparable from the character of God." 

Christ alone is able to save. He is the founder and perfecter of our faith. All we need is found in Him.

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A discussion of chapter 14 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together.

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