Tabletalk Magazine, April 2009: The Church in the 9th Century

by Ligonier Ministries

Publisher:

Ligonier Ministries

, 2009

Overview

The April 2009 issue of Tabletalk focuses on the ninth century. While by no means intended to provide a complete history of this century, this issue of Tabletalk aims to present several of its highlights by exploring its historical, theological, and practical ramifications.

Contributors include R. C. Sproul, Tim Challies, Steven J. Lawson, Kris Lundgaard, Keith A. Mathison, Larry G. Mininger, R. C. Sproul Jr., Bishop Rimbert, and Gene Edward Veith.

The 2009 Bible studies look at the apostle Paul’s life and thought in a study of the books the frame his career: Galatians, the very first letter he wrote, and 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, the last epistles to come from him.

Contents

• "The Word of God in the Hands of Man" by R. C. Sproul
• "Gottschalk: Standing on Augustine’s Shoulders" by Steven J. Lawson
• "The Meal that Divides" by Keith A. Mathison
• "Anskar The Apostle of the North" by Bishop Rimbert
• "The War Inside" by Tom Ascol
• "Sowing and Reaping" by Terry L. Johnson
• "Boasting in His Shame" by John P. Sartelle
• "The Cause and the Effect" by Kim Riddleburger
• "Pastor’s Perspective" by Kris Lundgaard
• "Pro Ecclesia: For the Church" by Larry G. Mininiger
• "Generation to Generation" by Time Challies
• "Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read" by Keith A. Mathison
• "Seek Ye First" by R. C. Sproul Jr.
• "Truth and Consequences" by Gene Edward Veith

Top Highlights

“‘Unless I’m convinced by sacred Scripture or by evident reason, I will not recant. For my conscience is held captive by the Word of God. Here I stand, I can do no other. God help me.’” (Page 6)

“‘Therefore, what appears outwardly is not the thing itself but the image of the thing, but what is felt and understood in the soul is the truth of the thing’ (§ 77).” (Pages 16–17)

“By the authority of this most learned man [Ambrose] we teach that a great difference separates the body in which Christ suffered, and the blood which he shed from his side while hanging on the cross, from this body which daily in the mystery of Christ’s Passion is celebrated by the faithful, and from that blood also which is taken into the mouth of the faithful to be the mystery of that blood by which the whole world was redeemed’ (§ 69).” (Page 16)

“hoc est corpus meum.’ This phrase is the Latin translation of Jesus’ words at the Last Supper: ‘This is my body.’” (Page 6)

“Legalism tries to thwart sin and promote holiness through imposing a law code that adds to Scripture.” (Page 24)

Praise for the Print Edition

Tabletalk has been a key ingredient in the diet of Christians conscious of their spiritual vitality.

—Michael S. Horton

Month by month, Tabletalk represents an oasis in a desert of false spirituality, mindless Christianity, and vapid conviction. Tabletalk represents theological rigor, biblical Christianity, and authentic Christian devotion. It is an antidote to the world of superficial Christianity. Read it and grow.

—R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Tabletalk has been a wonderful resource in my own daily walk with the Lord.

—Ravi Zacharias

Product Details

• Title: Tabletalk Magazine, April 2009: The Church in the 9th Century
• Executive Editor: R. C. Sproul
• Editor: Burk Parsons
• Series: Tabletalk
• Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
• Publication Date: April 2009
• Pages: 83

About Ligonier Ministries

R. C. Sproul is founder and president of Ligonier Ministries and president of Ligonier Academy. He also servers as the senior pastor of Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and he has written more than seventy books including The Holiness of God, The Intimage Marriage, Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, Following the Cross, and the R. C. Sproul Exposition Collection.

Burk Parsons serves as editor of Tabletalk and associate pastor of Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and he is editor of the books Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God’s Grace and John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology.