5 top Christian blog posts of the week. Posts by Randy Alcorn, Scotty Smith, Dale Johnson, and more on depression, encouragement, COVID-19 restrictions, Spurgeon, and more.
Obeying Rulers with the Reformed Tradition
At The Gospel Coalition, historical theology professor Ian Clary collates a litany of quotes from Reformed theologians, pastors, and leaders. According to Clary, they combine to lead him to conclude that:
“What are we to make of all of this? If we say that we are Reformed, and if the Reformed tradition that we so revere holds the civil magistrate in such high regard, should we not also? Should our first response to another lockdown be towards obedience rather than disobedience?”
Read Clary’s extensive citations and support for his conclusion at Obeying Rulers with the Reformed Tradition.
The History of the Biblical Counseling Coalition
Enjoy this podcast interview at the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) with BCC Board of Director member, Pastor Deepak Reju: The History of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.
Let’s Out Encourage One Another
If any year screamed out our need for mutual encouragement, it’s 2020. And, in a competitive culture of trying to outdo one another in negative ways, it’s a great reminder for us to out encourage one another. Read Scott Smith’s prayer in Let’s Out Encourage One Another.
Encouragement for the Depressed from Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon writes:
“I have suffered many times from severe sickness and frightful mental depression seeking almost to despair. Almost every year I’ve been laid aside for a season, for flesh and blood cannot bear the strain, at least such flesh and blood as mine. I believe, however, the affliction was necessary to me and has answered salutary ends.”
Learn more about Spurgeon’s ongoing and lifelong battles with depression, and how Spurgeon can encourage you in Randy Alcorn’s post: Encouragement for the Depressed from Charles Spurgeon.
Honoring Jay Adams
Dale Johnson, the Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, shares his tribute honoring Dr. Jay Adams, the founder of the modern biblical counseling movement. You can listen to the podcast and read the entire manuscript of Dale’s tribute here: Honoring Jay Adams.
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