I must follow, if I can

Pursuing it with eager feet / Until it joins some larger way

  • John Piper on why he’s taking a leave of absence

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 30, 2010

    But on the other hand, I see several species of pride in my soul that, while they may not rise to the level of disqualifying me for ministry, grieve me, and have taken a toll on my relationship with Noël and others who are dear to me. How do I... [Read More]
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  • More than Five Points

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 19, 2010

    Calvinism is something much broader than the "five points" indicate.Calvinism is a whole world-view, stemming from a clear vision of God as the whole world's Maker and King.Calvinism is the consistent endeavour to acknowledge the Creator as the Lord, working all things after the counsel of His will.Calvinism is a... [Read More]

  • Lydia Schatz cause of death

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 17, 2010

    Action news reported tonight that the coroner’s report was released today. The medical examiner confirmed Lydia Schatz died from rhabdomyolysis resulting from the torture and abuse she suffered at the hands of her parents, who whipped their children with 1/4” plumbing supply line because it was endorsed by fundamentalist preacher... [Read More]
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  • Was Tertullian a Reformed Baptist?

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 16, 2010

    It is true that Paul also was speedily baptized: for Simon, his host, speedily knew that he had been appointed a vessel of election. God's good pleasure sends as herald its own privileges : any request can both disappoint and be disappointed: It follows that deferment of baptism is more... [Read More]
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  • Links for Church Reform

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 8, 2010

    I am presenting a couple links here that may be useful for those who are seeking to bring the Reformation into an existing church. As I dig further into the historic Reformed confessions, I find myself agreeing with them more and more. But I am still convinced of two positions... [Read More]
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  • Praise him with the κιθάρα…

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on March 2, 2010

    Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! (Psalm 150:3, ESV) αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ἤχῳ σάλπιγγος αἰνεῖτε αὐτὸν ἐν ψαλτηρίῳ καὶ κιθάρᾳ (Psalm 150:3, LXX) gui·tar... Etymology: French guitare, from Spanish guitarra, from Arabic qītār, from Greek kithara cithara (m-w.com) I’ve already had to deal with the... [Read More]
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  • Christians unite against child abuse

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on February 23, 2010

    This is what Scripture says: Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one such child in My... [Read More]
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  • Dual citizenship is not antithetical

     By Aaron Lord

    Posted on February 21, 2010

    Here is another great Michael Horton quote from the CRI article on authoritarianism: Scripture admonishes us, [with Christ’s words ‘my kingdom is from another place’] to avoid either the tendency to confuse the kingdom of God with an earthly nation (Israel, America, etc.) or, on the other hand, to view... [Read More]
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