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WEB2 days ago — As we’ve noted, even Jonah the bigot knew that God had revealed himself as a God of compassion, who extends mercy even to the most wicked, upon their repentance—and who seeks that repentance from them.. When and where did God reveal this? It begins with Moses. He had spent more than a month atop Mt. Sinai, in the very presence of Israel’s God (Ex 24.12-18), receiving the stone tablets ...
Welcome to Sharper Iron ‘23
WEBAaron Blumer Thu, 02/23/23 12:00 am. SharperIron. Welcome to the latest iteration of Sharperiron.org. Since nobody knows what iteration we’re actually on, ‘23 it is! First, thanks for your patience over the down time. Second, thanks for your continued patience as we work out bugs, finish construction in places, and tidy up a lot.
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WEB6 days ago — From Lectures to My Students: A Selection from Addresses Delivered to the Students of The Pastors’ College, Metropolitan Tabernacle. First Series, Lecture IX By C.H. Spurgeon. Frequently it is very difficult for congregations to attend, because of the place and the atmosphere.
Welcome to SharperIron 3.2 | SHARPER IRON
WEBJun 29, 2012 — As you can see, the latest site redesign is online now. We hope you’ll enjoy it. A few things to check out. New menu system; New editor for comments: now you can format your comments with a far more functional toolbar (or html code, if you like).
Introducing the SharperIron Foundry | SHARPER IRON
WEBNew on SharperIron’s main navigational menu, you’ll see a link to what we’re calling the “Foundry.” With a number of lists, the Foundry presents a snapshot of what’s happening around SharperIron.
Series - Disingenuousness - SHARPER IRON
WEB6 days ago — Disingenuousness and the Problem of the Obvious. Paul Henebury Fri, 09/20/24 12:00 am. I’m going to repost a group of articles I wrote years ago about the God of Supersessionism. I have been having fun lately on ‘X’ with people who want to correct me on my view of the covenants with the usual fodder of ‘the NT reinterprets the OT.’.
On Fellowship, Part 1: It’s Who We Are - SHARPER IRON
WEBOct 26, 2023 — On Fellowship, Part 1: It’s Who We Are. As this year began I started a series on spiritual growth, which I called “On Building Spiritual Muscle.”. The series focused on the key spiritual exercises that the Bible prescribes for spiritual health, exercises that Christians have generally called “the means of grace”: Scripture, prayer ...
On Fellowship, Part 5: Covering Both the Bases | SHARPER IRON
WEBDec 6, 2023 — The Greek word is paraklesis, a term applied to the work of both the Holy Spirit, our “Comforter” (Jn 14.16, 26; 15.26; 16.7), and Jesus himself, our “Advocate” (1Jn 2.1). We’re often “ called alongside ” to comfort others, perhaps just to be there with a ministry of presence, sitting silently with them in their grief or ...
How to Increase Biblical Literacy in Your Church | SHARPER IRON
WEB3 days ago — SI Filings Mon, 09/23/24 10:00 am. Church & Ministry. Bible Knowledge. Biblical Literacy. Christian Education. Discipleship. “I’ve sat in Bible study groups (and cringed) when the leader asked the group, ‘What do you want to study next?’. Like preschoolers craving their favorite snack, people tend toward their favorite Bible books or ...
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WEBWe do ask that you understand and affirm our Doctrinal Statement and agree to abide by the Comment Guidelines. The name of the site derives from Proverbs 27:17. “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”. It’s our hope that discussions here focus on ideas and understanding and a desire to know and live by ...