Monthly Archives: August 2012

As a tree discerned by the fruit…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

12 Of Good Works Albeit that good works, which are the fruits of faith and follow after justification, cannot put away our sins and endure the severity of God’s judgment, yet are they pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ … Continue reading →

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Rich though poor…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Luther on Isaiah 65:13… Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, My servants shall eat, But you shall be hungry; Behold, My servants shall drink, But you shall be thirsty; Behold, My servants shall rejoice, But you shall be ashamed; … Continue reading →

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Pastoral ministry…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

…a series of interruptions puncutated by sermon preparation.

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Still my Father…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Spurgeon on Isaiah 63:16… Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O Lord, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. Get a hold of this great … Continue reading →

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Grand truth…

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

…the grand truth that union with Christ is the root of holiness… J. C. Ryle

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That I have not been left unchastened…

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Charles Spurgeon on Isaiah 63:7… I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord And the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has bestowed on us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He … Continue reading →

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A thing for which to bless Him…

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Charles Spurgeon on Isaiah 63:7… I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord And the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has bestowed on us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning…

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

It’s all Greek Hebrew to me…  

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Let us join with them…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Charles Spurgeon on Isaiah 63:7… I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord And the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has bestowed on us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He … Continue reading →

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Table Meditation: August 26, 2012…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Isaiah writes this: But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away. Isaiah 64:6 That is true … Continue reading →

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