Joe and Jimmy talk about the danger of "comfortable Christianity." How is comfort potentially at odds with the nature of the Christian life in the world? Is it fair to compare our desire for worldly comfort to the prosperity gospel? What's the difference between comfortable Christianity, and comforting Christianity? Plus, the guys are reading Covenant Children Today by Alan Conner, and Jimmy is taking off on a lake yacht.
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The 1689 on the Church (26.11)
The guys discuss preaching from The 1689 Confession. What are the preacher’s devotional habit? Instant preaching? Training preachers? What is preaching? Plus, Steve McCoy is a meteorologist.OUR SPONSORSoutheastern Baptist Theological Seminary believes that theological education is best done in partnership with the local church. Southeastern’s EQUIP Network empowers churches and ministry organizations to offer accredited and accessible courses to students from the highest level of theological training. The EQUIP Network weds the seminary experience with real life ministry opportunities to provide students with the most integrative ministry training available. Students can fulfill their remaining degree requirements through the online, hybrid, or campus-based classes. Students can earn up to 36 hours of seminary credit in their local church through EQUIP classes. AND if you’re a pastor with an M.Div., you can start an EQUIP center at your church. For more information go to sebts.edu.For all the links and show notes visitwww.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16892611Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Wrath and Curse
Jimmy and Joe get into a discussion sin and what every sin deserves. What are the different ways in which we sin, and how can they all deserve God’s wrath, in this life and the next, if some sins are more heinous than others? Plus, one of Jimmy’s kids won an award at his school. It’s a sweet story.Baptist Catechism Q. 89Q. What doth every sin deserve?A. Every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse, both in this life and that which is to come.RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The Need to Read
Jimmy and Joe are back talking about why reading is important and how to get the most of what we read. What is the value of reading fiction, history, politics, and theology? And the guys give 8 ways to get the most of what you read: 1. Know Your Goal 2. Choose Wisley 3. Get Oriented 4. Read Prayerfully 5. Read Carefully 6. Mark it Up 7. Take Notes 8. Share What You're Reading Be sure to check out our episode, The Need for Preachers and Teachers. Our Sponsor This week's sponsor is Ligonier Ministries, and they are offering our listeners a risk free 3-month trial of their amazing periodical, Tabletalk Magazine. Click here for details. Recommended Books Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther Holiness by JC Ryle Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin Body of Divinity, The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments by Thomas Watson Vital Godliness by William Plumer What is Reformed Theology by RC Sproul God is the Gospel by John Piper A Praying Life by Paul Miller The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter Communion with God by John OwenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
