The Theology of Emil Brunner Introduction Emil Brunner was a man of deep conviction with a personal passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. His hair was white, and his manner animated when in 1946 he visited Southern Seminary. With perfect English and a British accent he answered questions from students while pacing the platform and sipping water, as he put… Read More
Martyrdom The great encourager in the New Testament is Barnabas. After the beginning of his missionary journey with John Mark the Biblical record falls silent concerning him. 39 And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus, Acts 15:39 (ESV) The Bible… Read More
Assessing Our Own Generosity I have learned that many of the things I once thought I knew were wrong. One of the principles I have misunderstood deals with generosity. I had always thought that I was generous. When I had something someone else needed I was always willing to give. Upon further reflection I have come to understand that… Read More
So You Think You Are Not Good Enough For God To Use You The cry of the Haitian people is, “Eske ou ka ede nou, souple? “ (Can you help, please?) 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. . . . Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he… Read More
40 Days of Preparation Day 7 Today, Friday March 2, 2012, is the seventh day of our preparing our hearts, souls and minds for the most high of all Christian holy days, Easter Sunday. Today I need to accept that if I truly desire to serve Jesus as He demands then I need to “put off” selfishness and “put on” selflessness.… Read More