Worship

The Resurrection of the Ministry of the Church
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|December 11, 2017|Calvinism, Church, Church History, Doctrine of God, Ministry, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Regulative Principle of Worship, Scripture, Worship
While many teach that Christianity must bring health and wealth, those who read Scripture understand...
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The Headship of Christ in the Church
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|December 6, 2017|Authority, Church, Congregationalism, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, John Cotton, Ministry, Polity, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Regulative Principle of Worship, Scripture, Worship
From John Cotton's The Keys of the Kingdom 65-67 All legislative power (power of making of Laws) in...
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A Welcome to the Plague?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|December 4, 2017|Doctrine of God, Doctrines of Grace, Gospel, Law and Gospel, Ministry, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Scripture, Trials, Worship
In 1666 (it has been referred to as 'that apocalyptical year 1666') plague ravaged England....
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The Most Benefit from the Means of Grace
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|October 31, 2017|Church, George Swinnock, Means of Grace, Ministry, Puritanism, Puritans, Scripture, Worship
Another gem from George Swinnock: Reader, remember thine errand at ordinances is to get grace. Thou...
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The Amazing Privilege of Prayer
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|October 30, 2017|Doctrine of God, George Swinnock, Means of Grace, Prayer, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Worship
I am constantly amazed at the combination of devotion and scholarship present in Puritan authors....
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Great is the Mystery of Godliness
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 6, 2017|Ambrose, Doctrine of God, John Owen, Worship
From Ambrose, (De Fide, ad Gratianum) as cited by John Owen in the Preface to Christologia...
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Is Your Church a Friendly Church?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 5, 2017|Christian Life, Church, Evangelism, Lord's Day, Ministry, Worship
Is Your Church a Friendly Church? Submitted by Prof. Renihan A few years ago weather delays forced...
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Christ and His Brethren
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|September 1, 2017|Doctrines of Grace, John Owen, Ministry, Preaching, Providence, Puritanism, Puritans, Worship
From John Owen's Commentary on Hebrews 3:15-19 This is a ground of unspeakable consolation unto believers, with...
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Pastor, How do you spend your time?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 17, 2017|Church Offices, Education, John Owen, Lord's Day, Ministerial Gifts, Ministerial Training, Ministry, Preaching, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Worship
Pastor, how do you spend your time? Is it devoted to the study of spiritual things?  Here...
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What’s happening with preaching? Who said this?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|August 15, 2017|Church, Church Offices, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, Means of Grace, Ministry, Offices, Preaching, Reformed Theology, Regulative Principle of Worship, Truth, Worship
In a sermon titled "The Last Judgment" a well-known preacher begins with these words: "IT...
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