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The Epistle of James is now Available!
October 3, 2017 by Sam Storms
Several weeks ago I announced that my entire series of sermon notes on the book of Hebrews was available on my website. Today I’m happy to tell you that all twenty-two lessons on the book of James are now posted. If you are unfamiliar about how to access these documents, simply click on Resources at the top of the Home page, and then on Articles. Look under Biblical Studies, and at the bottom of the list you will see both Hebrews and James. These twenty-two articles are essentially a verse-by-verse analysis of James. I hope and pray you will find them helpful in your life or ministry, or in both.
Justification by Faith Alone vs. Trick or Treat!
1By: Sam Storms
Justification by Faith Alone vs. Trick or Treat!
By: Sam Storms
Today is Halloween. I hope that you all survive. But October 31st should be remembered for something far more significant, indeed, something that in God’s providence changed the course of human history. Continue reading . . . [I wrote this article several years ago, but thought it might be good if we revisited the subject on October 31!] Today is Halloween. I hope that you all survive. But October 31st should be remembered for something far more significant, inde...Read More ➔
When Death Comes "Early"
1By: Sam Storms
When Death Comes "Early"
By: Sam Storms
On Monday of this week, October 27, 2014, Bob Willis, a good friend, long-time member, and Elder at Bridgeway Church succumbed to the effects of a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was diagnosed in early February of this year. Bob would have turned 54 in a couple of weeks and is survived by his wife Sherry, and two daughters, Katie and Kristen. Continue reading . . . On Monday of this week, October 27, 2014, Bob Willis, a good friend, long-time member, and Elder at Bridgeway...Read More ➔
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
By: Sam Storms
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
By: Sam Storms
The ninth of ten theological trademarks from Piper’s long and distinguished ministry concerns biblical manhood and womanhood. For those of you just joining us, we are working our way, chapter by chapter, through his new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014). Continue reading . . . The ninth of ten theological trademarks from Piper’s long and distinguished ministry concerns biblical m...Read More ➔
To the "Uttermost" and "Always"
By: Sam Storms
To the "Uttermost" and "Always"
By: Sam Storms
No matter how seemingly helpful the many psychological formulas that help you cope with life may be, no matter how transforming the practical counsel you might find in today’s world to help you with your problems may be, everything is either partial or periodic. What I mean by that is simply this: they only go so far and for so long before they lose their capacity to make a difference. Continue reading . . . No matter how seemingly helpful the many psychological f...Read More ➔
To the "Uttermost" and "Always" (2)
By: Sam Storms
To the "Uttermost" and "Always" (2)
By: Sam Storms
Yesterday we looked at the significance of the word “uttermost” in Hebrews 7:25. There we read that Jesus “is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them” Today we examine the word “always”. Continue reading . . . Yesterday we looked at the significance of the word “uttermost” in Hebrews 7:25. There we read that Jesus “is able to save to th...Read More ➔
Jesus is Interceding for You
1By: Sam Storms
Jesus is Interceding for You
By: Sam Storms
The author of Hebrews declares that Jesus, our great high priest, lives to make constant and unbroken intercession for you and me (7:25). He is ever present and ready to supply us with the help we need when facing temptation or the encouragement we need when confronted with disappointment or the strength we need when faced with weakness or the wisdom we need to make sense of life when it seems so senseless. Continue reading . . . The author of Hebrews declares that Jesu...Read More ➔
Jesus Saves
By: Sam Storms
Jesus Saves
By: Sam Storms
Sometimes we need to put things on pause and reflect deeply on the simplest and most basic of Christian truths. The author of Hebrews helps us with this, telling us in chapter seven and verse twenty-five of his letter that Jesus “is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” Continue reading . . . Sometimes we need to put things on pause and reflect deeply on the simplest and mo...Read More ➔
Living the Christian Life by Faith in Future Grace
By: Sam Storms
Living the Christian Life by Faith in Future Grace
By: Sam Storms
We return today to our series of articles on John Piper’s new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014). The seventh of these ten trademark theological truths focuses on the Christian Life and in particular the importance of living by faith in “future grace.” Continue reading . . . We return today to our series of articles on John Piper’s new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theol...Read More ➔
Where Sin Increased: The Rebellion of Man, The Abundance of Grace
By: Sam Storms
Where Sin Increased: The Rebellion of Man, The Abundance of Grace
By: Sam Storms
Registration is now open for the Desiring God 2015 Conference for Pastors (with Bethlehem College and Seminary). Continue reading . . . Registration is now open for the Desiring God 2015 Conference for Pastors (with Bethlehem College and Seminary). If you haven’t done so yet, I encourage you to go the Desiring God website (www.desiringgod.org) and click on Events. There you can register for the DG/BCS conference for pastors (wives and women are also welcome!). T...Read More ➔
What is the Second Coming of Christ?
2By: Sam Storms
What is the Second Coming of Christ?
By: Sam Storms
Yesterday the Gospel Coalition posted an interview with me regarding the Second Coming of Jesus. I thought you might enjoy reading it. Continue reading . . . Yesterday the Gospel Coalition posted an interview with me regarding the Second Coming of Jesus. I thought you might enjoy reading it. What exactly is the second coming of Christ? How does it relate to his first coming? The second coming of Jesus Christ is the personal (he won’t send an angel in his place),...Read More ➔
The Call to Global Missions
By: Sam Storms
The Call to Global Missions
By: Sam Storms
The sixth theological trademark identified by John Piper is the Call to Global Missions. If you are just joining us, we are working our way through his new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014). Continue reading . . . The sixth theological trademark identified by John Piper is the Call to Global Missions. If you are just joining us, we are working our way through his new book, Doctrine Matters: ...Read More ➔
The Gospel is God
By: Sam Storms
The Gospel is God
By: Sam Storms
The topic of the Gospel of God in Christ brings us to the halfway point in the list of trademark truths set forth in John Piper’s book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014). Continue reading . . . The topic of the Gospel of God in Christ brings us to the halfway point in the list of trademark truths set forth in John Piper’s book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifeti...Read More ➔
Divine Sovereignty
By: Sam Storms
Divine Sovereignty
By: Sam Storms
The fourth of ten topics in Piper’s new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), is the sovereignty of God. Continue reading . . . The fourth of ten topics in Piper’s new book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), is the sovereignty of God. When Piper refers to the sovereignty of God he has far more in mind than t...Read More ➔
Christian Hedonism
By: Sam Storms
Christian Hedonism
By: Sam Storms
It should come as no surprise that among the ten theological trademarks of John Piper’s ministry we find an emphasis on Christian Hedonism. Continue reading . . . It should come as no surprise that among the ten theological trademarks of John Piper’s ministry we find an emphasis on Christian Hedonism. As we continue to focus attention on his book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), thi...Read More ➔
The Glory of God
By: Sam Storms
The Glory of God
By: Sam Storms
We are now ready to look at the second of the foundational truths or ten theological trademarks that Piper addresses in his book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014). It concerns the glory of God. Continue reading . . . We are now ready to look at the second of the foundational truths or ten theological trademarks that Piper addresses in his book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a ...Read More ➔
God Absolutely Is
By: Sam Storms
God Absolutely Is
By: Sam Storms
The first of the foundational truths or ten theological trademarks that John Piper addresses in this book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), is: God is. Continue reading . . . The first of the foundational truths or ten theological trademarks that John Piper addresses in this book, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), is: God...Read More ➔
Doctrine Matters
By: Sam Storms
Doctrine Matters
By: Sam Storms
Certain to find its way to my Best Books list for 2014 is John Piper’s volume, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), 181 pages. Continue reading . . . Certain to find its way to my Best Books list for 2014 is John Piper’s volume, Doctrine Matters: Ten Theological Trademarks from a Lifetime of Preaching (Minneapolis: Desiring God, 2014), 181 pages. My concern is that this book will not be...Read More ➔
Does Life have a Meaning?
2By: Sam Storms
Does Life have a Meaning?
By: Sam Storms
In the most recent edition of The Economist (Autumn, 2014), there is an intriguing and ultimately disappointing article entitled, “What’s the point?” The article first appeared in The Economist’s sister magazine, Intelligent Life. The question asked and answered in the article is: Does life have a meaning? Continue reading . . . In the most recent edition of The Economist (Autumn, 2014), there is an intriguing and ultimately disappointing article...Read More ➔
Your Greatest Pleasure is your 'God'
By: Sam Storms
Your Greatest Pleasure is your 'God'
By: Sam Storms
“Christian Hedonism does not make a god of pleasure. Rather, we all make a ‘god’ of whatever we take most pleasure in” Continue reading . . . “Christian Hedonism does not make a god of pleasure. Rather, we all make a ‘god’ of whatever we take most pleasure in” (John Piper)....Read More ➔
Jesus is the Temple!
1By: Sam Storms
Jesus is the Temple!
By: Sam Storms
We’ve come to the end of our study of Mark 2:1-12 and I want to draw two important conclusions about what we’ve seen. Continue reading . . . We’ve come to the end of our study of Mark 2:1-12 and I want to draw two important conclusions about what we’ve seen. Before doing so, I urge you to read through the passage one more time. And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered togeth...Read More ➔
Some Things are more Painful than Paralysis
By: Sam Storms
Some Things are more Painful than Paralysis
By: Sam Storms
In the previous article we began our investigation of the famous story in Mark 2 where Jesus healed a man of paralysis. Continue reading . . . In the previous article we began our investigation of the famous story in Mark 2 where Jesus healed a man of paralysis. Here is the text: And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was prea...Read More ➔
The Power of Persistent Faith
By: Sam Storms
The Power of Persistent Faith
By: Sam Storms
Most non-Christians in our society at least pretend to hold Jesus in high regard. Rarely will you hear a non-Christian vilify Jesus or speak negatively of him. They will denounce the church. They will excoriate Christians. They often ridicule religion in general, especially if it is organized, but they are careful to speak in often glowing terms of Jesus: he is wise, he is loving, he is kind, he is good, he’s an effective teacher, etc., etc. Continue reading . . . ...Read More ➔
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