Without Chests?
“Men Without Chests” is the curious title of a chapter in Lewis’ book The Abolition of Man. (You can read the chapter here). What does… Read More »Without Chests?
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This is the Truth Sent from Above
The carol “This is the Truth Sent from Above” is a traditional carol whose text originates from words that first appeared in the 19th century.… Read More »This is the Truth Sent from Above
Christian worship is corporate
Paul has a corporate worship in mind in 1 Corinthians 14, and as the Apostle addresses the problem of tongues in Corinth, he at the same teaches… Read More »Christian worship is corporate
Paul, Plato, and Calvin on Music
In 1 Corinthians 14:7-8, Paul says, ”If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know… Read More »Paul, Plato, and Calvin on Music
Praying for what God has promised
The Scriptures teach us to pray for the things that God has promised. We often pray for things that we are unsure of. We often pray… Read More »Praying for what God has promised
Psalms in English
Because of the hymn project we’re undertaking, some of the RAM authors have been discussing the merits of the English metrical psalms. All of us… Read More »Psalms in English
tobyMac and the state of Evangelical piety
Paul’s Words to the Ephesians The beginning of Ephesians 5 is striking. Paul writes to former idolaters and fornicators, reminding them of their new life in… Read More »tobyMac and the state of Evangelical piety
Some Thoughts about the hymnal Cantus Christi
I have had a chance over many months to get to know the hymnal Cantus Christi published by Canon Press, associated with Pastor Douglas Wilson and Christ… Read More »Some Thoughts about the hymnal Cantus Christi
Is Self-Love Always Selfishness?
We all say we’re against selfishness. But what is selfishness? And if God hates selfishness, why does our own happiness play such an important role in… Read More »Is Self-Love Always Selfishness?
A Modest Proposal: One Loaf in Communion
In 1 Cor 10:17 Paul says, Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one… Read More »A Modest Proposal: One Loaf in Communion
Are Christians free to love however they please?
What is Christian love like? Where does it come from? Should we desire that our love be utterly spontaneous? Should we seek to love naturally?… Read More »Are Christians free to love however they please?
Some thoughts concerning Hymns on Christ’s Resurrection
I know this post is somewhat badly timed, but I wanted to provide a bit of help for those who are looking for good resurrection hymns,… Read More »Some thoughts concerning Hymns on Christ’s Resurrection
All Things to All Men | Part 6: A Couple More Parallel Passages
This post will complete the series I have been slowly working through after beginning it a couple months ago. As I oft reminded you, Paul’s words… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 6: A Couple More Parallel Passages
All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul says, “I have become all things to all men that by all means I might save some.” This should not be… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
A Psalm for Giving Thanks
This setting of Psalm 100 to “Old Hundredth” was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The conductor is Sir David WIllcocks and the organist is Stephen Krahn. Also… Read More »A Psalm for Giving Thanks
All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
I am writing a series of posts on the meaning of 1 Cor 9:19-23, in particular his comment in verse 22, “I have become all things… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul writes, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” This is series… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
All Things to All Men | Part 2: Interpretative Principles
Before us are Paul’s words to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23: For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 2: Interpretative Principles
All Things to All Men | Part 1: The Context
“I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” 1 Cor 9:22. This verse, and the verses surrounding it (1… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 1: The Context