1. The chief end of all God’s actions is for the display of His glory.
2. This glory is made visible in Christ.
3. Christ is made visible through the gospel.
4. The gospel gathers individuals into a blood-bought community of redeemed believers, that
a. fosters growth into Christ likeness
b. ignites a passion for mission
5. When these are grounded in a vision of God’s glory it results in our ultimate purpose:
6. Worship: The creation of passionate worshippers that accurately reflects and rejoices in the glory of God.

I have been working on this and I have a 12 page document that goes with this that has a detailed discussion of each point. There is a purpose to it but that does not matter at this point. Without having the detailed discussion in your hand tell me your thoughts. Is it clear? Would you re-word anything? Did I leave something out?

I would tell you a secret but I am afraid you would hurt my business. Ok, since only a handful of people read this I'll share. EBay is often much cheaper than Amazon. Yet, some people prefer to use Amazon because it seems far more secure. You can take advantage of this. Here is how I do it. I buy Super Nintendo games on EBay then sell them on Amazon.

When I first started doing this I saw a game on Amazon listed for 49.99. On EBay I saw that some complete idiot was selling the game for 9.99. This is not 9.99 in an auction...this is Buy It Now 9.99. With my heart beating out of my chest I committed to buy. What a sucker! I quickly received the game and listed it on Amazon. I was even generous and listed it for 39.99. Somebody would be sure to buy it.

2 months later....Nothing. Turns out some games and books on Amazon will NEVER sell. Found out the seller rank for this game is like 2 million something. And to top it off some goober just put the same game up for sale on Amazon for 15.00. Turns out the "idiot" that listed it for 9.99 got another idiot (me) to buy a worthless game.

So, here is the lesson. I've had the same experience in theology. You know when you just cannot wrap your mind around what some idiot is teaching. He is obviously wrong because your Bible teaches something different. So, you even write a few articles and talk to a few friends about this ridiculous teaching.

A few months later...you wholeheartedly agree with the previous "ridiculous teaching". Turns out he wasn't the idiot you were. Stay humble and always remember you could be wrong. God gives grace to the humble but rejects the proud.

"Your words are always in pursuit of some kind of kingdom. You are either speaking as a mini-king, seeking to establish your will in your relationships and circumstances; or you are speaking as an ambassador, seeking to be part of what the King is doing."

"Tough faith never grows in a comfortable mind" -Larry Crabb


Thoughts???

Kevin DeYoung one of the authors of Young, Restless, and Reformed has started blogging. Check it out here. (HT: JT)

Big February sale of all Sovereign Grace books and music.

I am fairly new to the blog of Colin Adams. Apparently he has a rather good series asking 10 Questions to faithful expostiros. This edition features Ray Ortlund, Jr. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page.

Bill Mounce instructs us on how to use Greek in the pulpit.

This is a really good aritcle by Jay Adams. It deals with the need for church discipline.

If only Obama sat under Piper's preaching.
(HT: Denny)

JT gives us some suggestions from Adler's classic How To Read a Book.

Preachers, read this article by Dan Phillips.

Finally: Browns announce hiring of Kokinis

I'm a big fan of holy hip hop myself. Thabiti discusses the movement:

Last time I mentioned Michael Mckinley's interview with Steve Timmis--author of Total Church. Part 3 is now up as is a response from Thabiti. Be sure to read both--especially Thabiti's.

There has been a myriad of articles concerning abortion and sanctity of life. I have to be honest... I am so sickened by what is going on and the legislation President Obama is passing that I can hardly stand to read the articles. Go to JT's blog...he's got a bunch there...as does Piper.

Why did Disney dump the Narnia series? The LA Times tells the story. (HT: Tony)

Ray Ortlund, Jr. lists some of the "one-anothers" he can't find in the New Testament.

Phil Johnson has finished up his series on Clarifying Calvinism: Part 6, 7, and 8.

Dr. Mohler offers a prayer for President Obama.

Is a moros a moron? Bill Mounce corrects a common misunderstanding. Time to 'fess up preachers.

Russel Moore tells us why he hates Sanctity of Life Sunday.