Todd Pruitt's Posts

Todd Pruitt's Posts

Yes, the Reformation still matters

Todd Pruitt
Oct 31, 2011
From an article entitled "Abandon the Reformation, Abandon the Gospel" Matthew Barrett: Does Reformation theology matter today? Absolutely. It is tempting to think of the Reformation as a mere political or social movement. In reality, however, the Reformation was a fight over the gospel itself. The...

DeYoung on preaching...

Todd Pruitt
Oct 29, 2011
Kevin DeYoung was the keynote speaker this year at Westminster's annual preaching conference. The addresses were excellent. Tuesday, October 25: Burnt to a Crisp - Rev. Kevin DeYoung Wednesday, October 26: How Can a Biblical Sermon Be So Boring? The Case for Clarity, Specificity, and Authenticity...

Church discipline is the gospel in action...

Todd Pruitt
Oct 27, 2011
From an article by Bobby Jamieson: Church discipline is not a dirty chore—it’s an imitation of the Father’s own relentless pursuit of us. It’s the gospel in action. The Father did not leave us in our sin, but came to us, and through the gospel rebuked our sin and freely forgave us. So we should not...

Jesus Plus Nothing...

Todd Pruitt
Oct 27, 2011
Tullian Tchividjian's new book, "Jesus + Nothing = Everything" is now available. He was recently interviewed about the stormy first few years of his ministry at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. I identified with much of what he said although I have never had to face things like petitions for my...

Love and Discipline Within The Church

Todd Pruitt
Oct 25, 2011
The following are excellent resources on the meaning of membership and discipline within the church. Sermons by Jonathan Leeman: Church Membership and Love Church Discipline and Love Jonathan's outstanding book The Surprising Offense of God's Love . Video - A Biblical Understanding of Church...

This book has me interested...

Todd Pruitt
Oct 24, 2011
Phillip Carey, professor of philosophy and director of the philosophy program at Eastern University, has written a book that has peaked my interest. This is not a recommendation yet because I have just started reading it. But so far I like what I am reading. The book is entitled Good News for...

Church, Change, and Conflict

Todd Pruitt
Oct 24, 2011
In 2009 Tullian Tchividjian was called to be the senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. It made headlines not only because Tullian is the grandson of Billy Graham but because Coral Ridge had been led by only one pastor during her history: D. James Kennedy. Another dynamic made the...

On becoming less...

Todd Pruitt
Oct 20, 2011
"Rejoice in the good of others, though it eclipses your light, though it makes your parts, your abilities, and your excellencies dimmer in the eyes of others. Were it not for the eminence of some above you, your parts perhaps would shine more brightly and be of high esteem. Yet to rejoice in this...

Lessons from and questions for the seeker church

Todd Pruitt
Oct 19, 2011
Kevin DeYoung has written a thoughtful reflection on James Emory White's new book, What They Didn't Teach You In Seminary . Dr. White is a mega-church pastor who happens to be in sympathy with seeker church movement. He is certainly an intelligent man who no doubt cares deeply about the church of...

New Christmas Music

Todd Pruitt
Oct 19, 2011
Keith and Kristyn Getty have released a Christmas CD - Joy: An Irish Christmas .