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Missing the Forest for the Pericopes

By D. G. Hart | Published: July 15, 2010

I have yet to read T. David Gordon’s book, Why Johnny Can’t Preach, but I’m tempted to wonder if part of the reason for Johnny’s homiletical ineptness is that he feels constrained to preach one paragraph at a time. Mind you, I have nothing against the lectio continuo, that is, preaching and reading through entire… Read More→

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In Defense of Pessimism

By D. G. Hart | Published: April 26, 2010

I came across a great passage in Machen in preparation for yesterday’s lesson in adult education. I read most of it and so the audio that Camden Bucey is posting here at oldlife will have it. But for those who want the print version, here it is: If you accept the Bible as the Word… Read More→

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