The Bishop of Durham on Justification by Faith

The Fundamentals is four volumes issued by the Bible Institute of Los Angeles in 1917.
H. C. G. Moules’ essay, “Justification By Faith“ is in volume three.
Why have I not read this essay till now?  My soul stands upon this truth that Moule declared years ago.  He strikes to the very heart of an issue that I greatly struggled [...]

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Ray’s Teton Valley News, 6

Ray writes, “God’s Call to Salvation”:

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Second I4HG Conference (Rigby, Idaho)

As Chris introduced this conference five days ago, let me say, we had a rich time last night, feasting on God’s soteriological work for us.
It was my first time entering the new church foyer and auditorium.

The church family of Bethel Baptist were great hosts.  Thankyou.  We appreciated Rodney leading us in some great hymns, focusing our hearts on [...]

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Thinking about Justification

This question and answer from the Heidelberg Catechism lifts my heart in worship toward the great and gracious God who Justifies.   
Question 60. How are thou righteous before God?
Answer: Only by a true faith in Jesus Christ; (a) so that, though my conscience accuse me, that I have grossly transgressed all the commandments of God, and kept [...]

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Singing of Christ’s Penal Substitutionary Atonement

What are your favorite hymns/songs to carry this theme on the wings of melody?
Today, I was directed to this song, Before The Throne of God Above.

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Saturday Energy in S.E. Idaho (but think of Sunday)

The BMX Stuntteam came to Idaho Falls this past Saturday for Summer Days – a big hoopla three-quarters of a mile from my house.

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Gospel Art at the Idaho, Rexburg Fair (wrap-up)

Joe and Jason, drew two more pictures (my camera does not do justice) at the Madison County Fair this past weekend:

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God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit

Yesterday, we set a aside a day for prayer and fasting for our country.
In the afternoon, I took a walk down by the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Parking my car, I noticed first on my walk the large Ten Commandments memorial.  Upon reading each one of the commandments, I confessed my inward sins [...]

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Gospel Art at the Rexburg, Idaho Fair (day 1)

Two pastors, Jason Ehmann of Bethel Baptist Church and Joe Lacy of Grace Baptist Church have teamed together for some chalk drawing at the 2008 Madison County Fair, today through Saturday.
Tonight, my kids wanted to go see Uncle Joe and all the sights and sounds.  We explored the tank,
sampled funnel cake and fruit, ate fudgesickles (compliments of the Madison [...]

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American “Born Again” Christians Voting for Obama

Hmmm . . .
So what does John’s Gospel mean to these American “Born Again” Christians?
From Southeastern Idaho, we prayed for our country tonight.

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