Selected Reading, November 7, 2020

 

A few true and lovely things to think on.

Theological

Communicable Attributes: What Is the Mercy of God?
There’s nothing more true and lovely to think on than God himself. In this piece, Persis goes to God’s word to find out what God’s mercy is.

Biographical

David George — from Anxious Runaway to Zealous Pastor
I love Simonetta Carr’s biographical sketches of lesser-known heroes from Christian history. (This one has a Canadian connection.)

Apologetical

Communicating the Truth Online and in Person
This piece from Rev. Matthew Miller uses the doctrine of the three-fold office of Christ to guide us as we “consider whether and how to communicate something”: “[W]e should ask ourselves not only the prophetic question (Is it true?) but also the priestly questions (Is it pure? Is it compassionate?) and the kingly questions (Is this the wisest way to say it? Is this the best time?).”