by David Allen | Jan 6, 2020 | Bible, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References
NOTE: This is an excerpt from my sermon on 1 John 1:1-4 in 1-3 John: Fellowship in the Family (Crossway). John gives us another purpose for writing in verse 4; “so that our joy may be made complete.” John says when we have fellowship with you, our joy is full. John...
by David Allen | Dec 16, 2019 | Theology
Part 3 of a 3-part series. You can read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. This post includes my theological analysis of the passage as well as the implications I see in it, followed by the conclusion and an addendum. Note: the footnotes restarted at 1 owing to how the...
by David Allen | Dec 13, 2019 | Theology
Part 2 of a 3-part series. You can read Part 1 here. I am picking up where I left off in my exegesis of Romans 8:28–34. Note: the footnotes restarted at 1 owing to how the post is divided. Romans 8:28–30 The structure of Rom 8:28–30 is as follows: “God works out all...
by David Allen | Dec 11, 2019 | Theology
Part 1 of a 3-part series. In September I published “Yes, Jesus Did Die for [the Sins of] Everyone!” in response to a Gospel Coalition article championing limited atonement. As a follow–up, I posted “Responding to My Responders” focusing on several...
by David Allen | Dec 4, 2019 | Bible, Preaching
NOTE: This post by Dr. Matthew McKellar, Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, first appeared at www.theologicalmatters.com on December 9, 2011. It contains some excellent pointers for all preachers about their Christmas preaching. It is...
