Mind Potter

I can’t say that I care much for the intro part of the video … I’m not sure that the state of the pulpit is RIP, but I do think that Mark Driscoll here does a good job of explaining why the message of Joel Osteen is at odds with not only the message of [...]

This is the seventh post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 7 – The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53:

Isaiah – “We esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.”
“On the cross, God’s wrath was poured out on Christ. God did strike Him, smite Him, and afflict [...]

This is the sixth post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 6 – Made Like His Brethren
Utter vs. Total Depravity:

“Utter depravity would mean that man is as bad, as corrupt, as he possibly could be.”
“Total depravity … meant that sin—its power, its influence, its inclination—affects [...]

This is the fifth post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 5 – The Saving Substitute
Jesus, the Righteous Substitute

“Jesus had to submit Himself to every detail of every law God had given to the nation.”

Expiation:

“… taking away the guilt through the payment of a penalty [...]

This is the fourth post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 4 – Ransomed from Above
Mark 10:45

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Ransom:

“a price that was paid to [...]

This is the third post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 3 – Debtors, Enemies, and Criminals
“Sin is cosmic treason”

God is Author: (p34)

“The word authority has another word in it—author. Because God is the Author of all things, He has authority over all that [...]

This is the second post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 2 – The Just God
Why the God-Man?

“… the chief reason a God-man was necessary was the justice of God.”

God is loving:

“a major part of what He loves is His own perfect character.”

God’s Justice:

“His eternal, [...]

This is the first post in a series summarizing the chapters of R. C. Sproul’s book, THE TRUTH OF THE CROSS.
Chapter 1 – The Necessity of an Atonement
1Cor 2:2

“For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

Holy God and Sin as Offense: (p9)

“If people understood that there is a [...]

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)
I have read and wrestled with this passage for years as have many believers. I hope to reflected a good deal [...]

Today I move on to Chapter 3 of A. W. Pink’s book, The Sayings of the Savior on the Cross. You can view all the posts in this series by clicking HERE.
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Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother. … When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing [...]