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Lewis on the role of husbands

darryl — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:48:30 +0000

Referring to Ephesians 5:25-33, Lewis observes the following: The husband is the head of the wife just in so far as he is to her what Christ is to the Church. He is to love her as Christ loved the …

All at once he follows her…

darryl — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:45:01 +0000

In a recent Bible reading I took some notes on Proverbs 7:22. Proverbs 7 is a warning against adultery and provides us with many insights into both the adulteress (who is portrayed as seeking the man) and the man who …

Screwtape and the flesh

darryl — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:05:16 +0000

While reading C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape letters” in chapter 12, I came across the advice of the demon Screwtape about repentance and sin for the believer: And while he thinks that, we do not have to contend with the explicit repentance …

The enemy within

darryl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:11:25 +0000

Kris Lungaard spent some time reading John Owens work on the mortification of sin and shrunk it down into a book that all believers should read, The Enemy Within. This is a great book. In it he focuses on how …

One another in James 4-5

darryl — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:21 +0000

I’ve been reading through James over the last few days and I was struck by three “one another” statements in chapters four and five. James 4:11 says “Do not speak against one another,” and James 5:9 tells us “Do not complain …

The hidden life of prayer

darryl — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:01:05 +0000

Last year I read through this little book and really enjoyed it. I noticed it is available on Monergism books in kindle format for US$2.45 which is chump change. This is a very practical book that does a great job …

Sermon: Psalm 16

darryl — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:18:38 +0000

On Sunday I preached on Psalm 16 at Heretaunga Christian Center (and then again at Moera Gospel Chapel). This Psalm is Messianic – that is it describes Jesus Christ. In this case it provides insight into the spiritual life of …

He gave him no answer…

darryl — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:42:00 +0000

When the Pharisees put Jesus on trial before Caiaphas, the final charge they brought against him was blasphemy. This was on the basis of Jesus claiming to be the Son of God and His sitting “at the right hand of …

Our need to see our sin

darryl — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:47:00 +0000

In my last post I mentioned that we need to have a greater understanding of our own sin and depravity. Its only when we see this that we will see our need for salvation, but it also will illuminate the …

Faint and languid assent

darryl — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:45:16 +0000

Our reading group is currently reading Henry Scougals “The life of God in the soul of man”. This is a remarkable book, which I recommend every follower of Jesus Christ read. Col 3:1-4 says “If then you’ve been raised with …