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		<title>Sin, Wrath, Grace (Genesis 4:25–6:9)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2016/12/sin-wrath-grace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this post: The story thus far; Introduction; The righteous long for the promised Seed; Adam’s lineage, and the hope of salvation; The consummation of man’s wickedness; Unexpected grace; Conclusion. This is the audio and approximate transcript of a sermon preached on the evening of 11 December 2016. The prior sermons in this Genesis series &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2016/12/sin-wrath-grace/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sin, Wrath, Grace (Genesis 4:25–6:9)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Response to the Isle of Man consultation on introducing so-called same-sex marriage</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Isle of Man Government is conducting a consultation regarding its proposed legislation to permit same-sex ‘marriage’ on the Island. This post contains the response my wife and I sent to the Isle of Man Government. Many of the points covered are applicable to the same-sex ‘marriage’ controversy in other countries. Your response can help &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2015/11/response-to-the-isle-of-man-consultation-on-introducing-so-called-same-sex-marriage/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Response to the Isle of Man consultation on introducing so-called same-sex marriage</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>God and His Creation (Genesis 1:1–2:3 Sermon Audio and Transcript)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2015/10/god-and-his-creation-genesis-1/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this post: Prologue; The opening declaration; Elohim; Fiat lux; It was good; Let Us make man in Our image; In the image of God He created him; The blight of sin; The Gospel; The seventh day This is the audio and approximate transcript of a sermon preached on the morning of 25 October 2015. &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2015/10/god-and-his-creation-genesis-1/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">God and His Creation (Genesis 1:1–2:3 Sermon Audio and Transcript)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Be prepared for Christ’s return: the parable of the Two Slaves, and the parable of the Talents (Matthew 24:42–51; 25:14–30)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2014/01/be-prepared-for-christs-return-the-parable-of-the-two-slaves-and-the-parable-of-the-talents/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:29:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this post: Introduction; The parable of the Two Slaves; The parable of the Talents; Crushed by the Law; Comforted with the Gospel This is the audio and approximate transcript of a sermon I preached on 26 January 2014. It was originally my intention to focus on the Sheep and the Goats passage from the &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2014/01/be-prepared-for-christs-return-the-parable-of-the-two-slaves-and-the-parable-of-the-talents/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Be prepared for Christ’s return: the parable of the Two Slaves, and the parable of the Talents (Matthew 24:42–51; 25:14–30)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sola Scriptura, the Canon, and Rome</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2014/01/sola-scriptura-the-canon-and-rome/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do we need an infallible church to tell us what is in the Canon of Scripture? Is Scripture alone a sufficient final authority in matters of life and faith? Is sola scriptura even biblical, or do we need to give equal weight to authoritative church tradition? These questions are tackled in an unmissable discussion between &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2014/01/sola-scriptura-the-canon-and-rome/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Sola Scriptura, the Canon, and Rome</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Two Religions (Genesis 4:1–16 Sermon Audio and Transcript)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2013/07/the-two-religions-of-cain-and-abel/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the audio and approximate transcript (based on my speaking notes) from a sermon I preached yesterday evening from the Genesis 4:1–16 account of Cain and Abel. The highlight is towards the end, when we see how Abel points us to Christ and His work for us. Download audio: The Two Religions of Cain &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2013/07/the-two-religions-of-cain-and-abel/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Two Religions (Genesis 4:1–16 Sermon Audio and Transcript)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>He Gave Them New Clothes (Genesis 2:4–3:24 Sermon Audio)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2013/02/he-gave-them-new-clothes-sermon-audio/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I was recently asked to preach at relatively short notice, so what to do? I dusted off my He Gave Them New Clothes post and added an introduction to turn it into a sermon proper. This is the result: Download audio: He Gave Them New Clothes (MP3, 38 MB) The sermon itself starts at 13 &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2013/02/he-gave-them-new-clothes-sermon-audio/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">He Gave Them New Clothes (Genesis 2:4–3:24 Sermon Audio)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>He Gave Them New Clothes</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2012/09/he-gave-them-new-clothes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A narrative meditation upon the imputation of Christ’s active and passive obedience, from Gen. 2:8–3:24. Audio from a sermon based on this post is available. They were both naked, the man and his wife, and they were not ashamed. They are in the midst of a garden paradise, recipients of the bountiful goodness of the &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2012/09/he-gave-them-new-clothes/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">He Gave Them New Clothes</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gay Christianity Refuted: James White’s Full Response to Matthew Vines</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2012/05/gay-christianity-refuted-james-whites-full-response-to-matthew-vines/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 08:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 8 March 2012, 21 year old Matthew Vines gave an emotionally charged presentation entitled The Bible and Homosexuality. He attempted to argue the case that ‘loving’ homosexual relationships were compatible with biblical Christianity. Many found it persuasive. Over several recent episodes of his webcast, The Dividing Line, Dr. James White, director of Alpha &#38; &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2012/05/gay-christianity-refuted-james-whites-full-response-to-matthew-vines/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gay Christianity Refuted: James White’s Full Response to Matthew Vines</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>What’s Wrong with Wright: Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2012/01/whats-wrong-with-wright-justification-and-the-new-perspectives-on-paul/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bishop N.T. Wright (a.k.a. Tom Wright) has undertaken sterling and valuable work in defence of the historicity of the New Testament and the resurrection of Christ. Unfortunately, he is also a leading proponent of the New Perspectives on Paul. Those, like Wright, who advocate the New Perspectives, posit that the Reformers were wrong in seeing &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2012/01/whats-wrong-with-wright-justification-and-the-new-perspectives-on-paul/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">What’s Wrong with Wright: Justification and the New Perspectives on Paul</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2011/12/the-gospel-for-those-broken-by-the-church-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My friend Jason Coyle reminded me in a recent comment of what he called ‘Dr. Rod Rosenbladt’s…brilliant address, “The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church”’. In this superb talk, Dr. Rosenbladt explains why so many people end up leaving our churches not just disillusioned, but angry. He goes on to present the undiluted Gospel &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2011/12/the-gospel-for-those-broken-by-the-church-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why do so many Christians love C.S. Lewis?</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2011/11/why-do-so-many-christians-love-c-s-lewis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[C. Michael Patton of Credo House Ministries makes a thought-provoking case for why so many Christians appreciate C.S. Lewis – despite his decidedly questionable theology – but nevertheless castigate Rob Bell for superficially similar failings. Patton makes a good argument: that Lewis set out to defend orthodoxy and the person and work of Jesus Christ, &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2011/11/why-do-so-many-christians-love-c-s-lewis/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Why do so many Christians love C.S. Lewis?</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Christmas homily: the birth of Christ as the fulfilment of prophecy</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2010/12/christmas-homily-transcript-the-birth-of-christ-as-the-fulfilment-of-prophecy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a near-transcript of a short talk I gave just before Christmas last year. You may, if you wish, read about the occasion and listen to the audio. Our text is Matthew 1:18–25: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2010/12/christmas-homily-transcript-the-birth-of-christ-as-the-fulfilment-of-prophecy/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Christmas homily: the birth of Christ as the fulfilment of prophecy</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 classic Bible twists (and how to correct them)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2010/08/5-classic-bible-twists-and-how-to-correct-them/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There’s a superb post by Ben Mordeci, over at Founder and Perfecter. Ben deftly covers these oft misused passages: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) The thief comes only to steal and &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2010/08/5-classic-bible-twists-and-how-to-correct-them/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">5 classic Bible twists (and how to correct them)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bob DeWaay on the dangers of spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2010/03/bob-dewaay-on-the-dangers-of-spiritual-formation-and-spiritual-disciplines/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My friend Mike Ratliff presents a superb article by Bob DeWaay that gets to the heart of the problems inherent in spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines. As usual, Pastor DeWaay is Scriptural, clear, insightful and convincing. What more could you want? If you have read my article Spiritual growth? There’s an app for that, you’ll &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2010/03/bob-dewaay-on-the-dangers-of-spiritual-formation-and-spiritual-disciplines/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Bob DeWaay on the dangers of spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Legalism and licence</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2010/02/legalism-and-licence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Which of these two statements is true? We are never permitted to sin. We cannot avoid sinning. Both of these assertions appear in an excellent article by Todd Wilken (of the Issues, Etc radio programme). Todd writes: They seem so different. One person lives his life striving for moral perfection. The other person doesn’t try &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2010/02/legalism-and-licence/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Legalism and licence</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A listener’s guide to the pulpit</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2010/01/a-listeners-guide-to-the-pulpit/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most of the preachers were dynamic, engaging, interesting and even entertaining. Most of their sermons were terrible. I&#8217;ve just come across this magnificent article, written by Pastor Todd Wilken of the Issues, Etc. radio program. It clearly shows the difference between a good and bad sermon. A Listener’s Guide to the Pulpit (PDF) Everyone who &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2010/01/a-listeners-guide-to-the-pulpit/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">A listener’s guide to the pulpit</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The challenge: give a talk on the birth of Christ as the fulfilment of prophecy. Oh, and keep it to 5 minutes</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2009/12/christmas-homily-the-birth-of-christ-as-the-fulfilment-of-prophecy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I was asked to talk on this topic for a carol service at the local sheltered housing complex just before Christmas. What a great subject! But, how to do it justice in &#8216;about 5 minutes&#8217;? Give me an hour, and no problem. But a mere 300 seconds? That&#8217;s hard! And how in that short time &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2009/12/christmas-homily-the-birth-of-christ-as-the-fulfilment-of-prophecy/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">The challenge: give a talk on the birth of Christ as the fulfilment of prophecy. Oh, and keep it to 5 minutes</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Combative, opinionated, and highly recommended – the Fighting for the Faith radio programme</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2009/09/highly-recommended-fighting-for-the-faith-radio-programme/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I consider Fighting for the Faith to be essential listening. Chris Rosebrough, the show&#8217;s host, examines the trends and fads of today&#8217;s church, comparing what people say in God&#8217;s name with what is taught by Scripture. Although entertainingly polemical, Chris doesn&#8217;t just poke holes. Rather, he equips his listeners to defend against error. He gives &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2009/09/highly-recommended-fighting-for-the-faith-radio-programme/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Combative, opinionated, and highly recommended – the Fighting for the Faith radio programme</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>&#8216;The Calvin I Never Knew&#8217; seminars by Dr Frank A. James III (audio)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2009/04/the-calvin-i-never-knew-seminars-by-dr-frank-a-james-iii-audio/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d like to share with you another gem on iTunes U from the Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr Frank A. James III gives a refreshing, and perhaps unexpected, perspective on John Calvin. If you have iTunes installed, you can find the seminars here. Give them a try &#8212; you&#8217;ll be captivated.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Bible reading chart: keep track as you read through the Bible</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You want to read through the Bible methodically, but it can be hard to keep track of what you’ve read, right? Here is a simple solution, without the restrictions of traditional Bible reading plans: the BetterThanSacrifice.org Bible Reading Chart! It lists every single chapter of the Bible; simply cross-off each one as you read it. &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2008/02/free-bible-reading-chart-keep-track-as-you-read-through-the-bible/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Free Bible reading chart: keep track as you read through the Bible</span></a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>‘History and Theology of the Puritans’ lecture series by J I Packer (audio)</title>
		<link>https://discern.org/2008/01/history-and-theology-of-the-puritans-lecture-series-by-j-i-packer-audio/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[djn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My wife and I have recently finished listening to Dr Packer’s lectures on the Puritans, recorded about 20 years ago at Reformed Theological Seminary. The Puritans did not conform to the misleading stereotypes that we have of them, but had a zeal for making the most of life by putting into practice what they found &#8230; <a href="https://discern.org/2008/01/history-and-theology-of-the-puritans-lecture-series-by-j-i-packer-audio/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">‘History and Theology of the Puritans’ lecture series by J I Packer (audio)</span></a>]]></description>
		
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