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Pastor Rick's Musings: November 2011
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011. THE FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITY IN PARENTING ADOLESCENT SONS. Well-known pastor and theologian John Piper recently wrote in his little book What’sThe Difference. That one of the contemporary church’s most devastating sins is its lack of spiritual leadership by men at home and in the church. Piper laments that spiritual aimlessness, weakness, laziness, and a lack of courage characterize today’s men. [1]. Where are these men? This purpose of this paper is to exhort, encourage and eq...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: May 2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012. Marshall's Summary of the Doctrine of Last Things. By I Howard Marshall. The Final Manifestation of God's Kingly Rule (Luke 1:69–79). The Second Coming of Jesus (Luke 17:20–37). The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Corinthians 15). The Life of Heaven (Revelation 21:1-22:5). Questions for Study and Discussion. The Final Manifestation of God's Kingly Rule (Luke 1:69–79). God has begun his reign! The Second Coming of Jesus (Luke 17:20–37). The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Corinthians 15).
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Pastor Rick's Musings: Biblical Essentials for Discipleship Counseling
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Biblical Essentials for Discipleship Counseling. The Necessity of Proper Preparation. Mark Shaw in his helpful book, Strength in Numbers,. While it is true that Christians can minister to one another from the inception of their new birth, it is equally true that it is God’s intention that they be properly equipped for ministry. The Bible states this truth clearly in Eph. 4:11-12, “And He gave some as. Apostles, and some as. Prophets, and some as. Evangelists, and some as. He writ...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: March 2011
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Thursday, March 17, 2011. The Enemy Within: A Book Review. Kris Lundgaard bases The Enemy Within. On two classic works by the Puritan theologian, John Owen, Indwelling Sin. And The Mortification of Sin. Lundgaard mined these works desperately seeking help with his own sanctification and battle against sin. He found the help for which he was searching, but with much labor due to Owens style and tedious seventeenth century language. I wish I felt the same. The author divides The Enemy Within. Indwelling si...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: November 2008
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Thursday, November 13, 2008. Why I Don't Believe in a Pretrib Rapture of the Church and Why I'm not a Dispensationalist. Were based on this theological system. What are the origins of dispensationalism? I recognize that in America the idea Christians will suffer is not popular, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s true. In 2 Timothy 4:3 (NASB95) the Scripture says,. Don’t take my word for it. Study God’s Word for yourself and pray that the Spirit will teach you. Please let Scrip...In closing, I wan...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: Marshall's Summary of the Doctrine of Last Things
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Friday, May 18, 2012. Marshall's Summary of the Doctrine of Last Things. By I Howard Marshall. The Final Manifestation of God's Kingly Rule (Luke 1:69–79). The Second Coming of Jesus (Luke 17:20–37). The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Corinthians 15). The Life of Heaven (Revelation 21:1-22:5). Questions for Study and Discussion. The Final Manifestation of God's Kingly Rule (Luke 1:69–79). God has begun his reign! The Second Coming of Jesus (Luke 17:20–37). The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Corinthians 15).
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Pastor Rick's Musings: April 2012
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Biblical Essentials for Discipleship Counseling. The Necessity of Proper Preparation. Mark Shaw in his helpful book, Strength in Numbers,. While it is true that Christians can minister to one another from the inception of their new birth, it is equally true that it is God’s intention that they be properly equipped for ministry. The Bible states this truth clearly in Eph. 4:11-12, “And He gave some as. Apostles, and some as. Prophets, and some as. Evangelists, and some as. He writ...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: Eschatology
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Monday, May 14, 2012. Lately, I have been asked a lot of questions about eschatology. Hoekema's book (see the link below) covers this subject biblically, graciously and thoroughly. I highly recommend it. However, be warned. If you are a person who has only been exposed to "popular eschatology," reading it may be a bit unnerving. Hoekema is amill, but he does a good job of graciously unpacking the other positions. Http:/ www.amazon.com/The-Bible-Future-Anthony-Hoekema/dp/0802808514/ref=sr 1 1?
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Pastor Rick's Musings: November 2010
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Wednesday, November 03, 2010. Women Counseling Women: A Book Review. Elyse Fitzpatrick is eminently qualified to edit a book that addresses women’s struggles from a biblical perspective. For over twenty years, Fitzpatrick has been ministering to women from God’s word. She holds an M.A. degree in biblical counseling, has authored numerous counseling books, and heads a ministry called Women Helping Women. Her latest effort, Women Counseling Women,. Fitzpatrick has divided Women Counseling Women. This secti...
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Pastor Rick's Musings: January 2011
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Shepherding A Child's Heart: Summarized and Reviewed. God has graced Dr. Ted Tripp with keen insight into what the Scriptures teach about biblical parenting. Additionally, God has granted him years of experience as a father, pastor, biblical counselor, and school administrator. Being a wise steward, Dr. Tripp has combined these gifts of insight and experience into a ministry for equipping Christian parents. Which is the subject of this review. In order to carry out this assig...
