Shallow Repentance, Shallow Converts
As early as 1937, Dr. H. A. Ironside noted that the biblical doctrine of repentance was being diluted by those who wished to exclude it from the gospel message. He wrote, “The doctrine of repentance…
As early as 1937, Dr. H. A. Ironside noted that the biblical doctrine of repentance was being diluted by those who wished to exclude it from the gospel message. He wrote, “The doctrine of repentance…
Not grace to bar what is not bliss,Nor flight from all distress, but this:The grace that orders our trouble and pain,And then, in the darkness, is there to sustain. – John Piper
How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure,That he should give his only Son To make a wretch his treasure.How [deep] the pain of searing loss— The Father turns his face…
The familiar question, “Why to do good things happen to bad people” was asked of Dr. R.C. Sproul. His answer was shocking: “Well, that only happened once. And He volunteered.” Sproul was, of course, referring…