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The imputation of Adam’s guilt in the Fall and of Christ’s righteousness through justification by faith alone is essential to our faith. Michael Horton talks about how the new perspective on Paul risks losing the gospel to moralism.

In this interview series, Mars Hill PR Director Nick Bogardus interviews Dr. Michael Horton. For more information and resources from Dr. Horton, check out White Horse Inn.

Churches Helping Churches

Who will help local churches in the wake of catastrophes? You can. Learn more here.

The Mars Hill video team has been hard at work on a 30-minute short movie built to tell the painful narrative of Good Friday. Most churches focus so much on the joy of Easter that they forget about the trial of Good Friday. We made this movie so that next year churches all over the globe will be able to hold that tension of Jesus' sacrifice and his resurrection.

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R.C. Sproul Interviews

Has R.C. Sproul ever been on the internet? What is the biggest upcoming theological battle? Dr. Sproul answers questions like these in this special interview series.

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Pastor Mark writes:

We now have solid plans for our next EXPEDITION. In 2011 we will be taking a trip to study the Early Churches in Turkey.

We are building on the success and feedback of the 2009 Greece and Israel Trip. As many of you may know we took a scouting trip to Turkey late last year in an effort to plan out all the sites and teachings of the 2011 EXPEDITION. Our hope is to make sure that we provide you with an educational experience like never before.

EXPEDITION: Turkey is going to be the foundation for the next sermon series and I would like to invite you on the trip to be a part of its preparation.

The Turkey expedition is open to anyone. You can get some special extras if you register by April 1. Get more info and register here.

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Many Christians find the doctrine of the Trinity difficult to understand. Sadly, out of laziness or fear, some give up far too quickly and subsequently have little interest in diligently studying to grow in their understanding of God. Further, they commonly defend themselves by saying that if they love God in their heart, they need not concern themselves with deep understanding in their mind. Yet, Jesus himself urges us to love God with both our heart and mind.

While the doctrine of the Trinity is certainly difficult to understand, J. I. Packer reminds believers that it is nonetheless true: ‘The historic formulation of the Trinity . . . seeks to circumscribe and safeguard this mystery (not explain it; that is beyond us), and it confronts us with perhaps the most difficult thought that the human mind has ever been asked to handle. It is not easy; but it is true.’

Indeed, Christians should study the doctrine of the Trinity because God has given the church a great blessing in truthfully revealing something so glorious about himself; namely, he is triune. If he reveals it to us, he must consider it important and valuable for our relationship. He loves us deeply. He wants our relationship to be intimate and deep so he gives us precious insights into who he is. If we treasure our relationship with God, we should also treasure the revelation he gives us about himself so that we can know him as best as we are able.

Practically speaking, studying the doctrine of the Trinity helps believers appreciate their great salvation, which is frequently described in Paul’s writings as the work of the triune God. Our salvation is enriched as we understand this triune working. We come into relation with the Father and experience perfect fatherliness as he invests in us.

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Romans 10:16—"But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, 'Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?'"

Man is the same disobedient creature under all dispensations. We bemoan his rejection of the gospel, and so did Isaiah, who spoke in the name of the whole company of the prophets.

It is one of the greatest proofs of the depravity of man's heart that he will no more obey the gospel than the law, but disobeys his God, whether he speaks to him in love or in law.

When any receive the gospel it is a work of grace: "the arm of the Lord is revealed." But when they refuse it, it is their own sin: "they have not obeyed the gospel."

THE GOSPEL IS A COMMAND

It is not optional to men to accept or refuse it at pleasure. "Now God commands all people everywhere to repent" (Acts 17:30). He also commands them to repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15).

To refuse to believe is to incur great sin (John 16:8).

There is a death penalty attached to disobedience (Mark 16:16).

It is so put:

1. To secure the honor of God. It is not the offer of an equal to an equal, but of the great God to a condemned sinner.
2. To embolden the proclaimer of it. The minister now speaks boldly with his Master's authority.
3. To remind man of his obligations. Repentance and faith are natural duties from which the gospel does not exonerate a man, although it blesses him by bestowing them upon him.
4. To encourage the humble seeker. He must be at full liberty to believe in Jesus, since he is commanded to do so and threatened if he does not do so.
5. To suggest to men the urgent duty of seeing to their soul's welfare. Suicide, whether of the body or of the soul, is always a great crime. To neglect the great salvation is a grave offense.

The gospel is set forth as a feast, to which men are bound to come under penalty of the King's displeasure (Matt. 22:1-7).

The prodigal was right in returning to his father; and if he was right in doing so, so would each one of us be in doing the same.

Adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon notes.

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When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
- Proverbs 10:19

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In this interview I talk with Acts 29 Director Scott Thomas about two things that he has lots of experience with—replanting churches and dealing with criticism.

As expected, he offers some sound counsel for both.

Watch, learn and help us spread the word.

For more from Dustin Neeley check out cp4us.org.

Death By Love

Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears tackle some of the most serious redemptive aspects of Jesus' work in these twelve letters of counsel. Find out more.

Crossway has just released a free ESV Bible app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Here are some of the features:

• works with or without internet connection
• has four font sizes including large print
• lets you highlight verses, save favorites, and write notes
• looks amazing
• it's free!

Get it here.

Crossway is also working on getting the ESV to other mobile devices.

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From the recent sermon Jesus Loves Sinners. Here's the full sermon:

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Luke Sermon Series

The current Mars Hill sermon series traces the life of Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Watch the preview.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you want to learn more about this Christian pastor and missionary, check out this biography of Patrick by Acts 29 pastor Reid Monaghan.

Acts 29 Network

A network of churches planting churches for the glory of Jesus. Get more info.