Tag: Calvinism
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How Jack Miller Became a Trinitarian
Pastor and theologian Jack Miller (1928–1996) is best known for saying, “Cheer up! You are far worse than you think” and “Cheer up! God’s grace is greater than you’ve ever dared hope.” These were lessons that Jack learned repeatedly throughout his life. When Christian leaders came to Jack for help, he would listen and ask…
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Absolutely Convinced Jesus is Coming Back—Easter Sermon by Jack Miller
Saturday, I urgently jumped in my car to make my way from Mount Juliet, Tennessee to Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Mom (Ann Graham) was being transferred from hospital to hospice. Though I had spent a week with her earlier this month, I didn’t know what to expect or if I would make it back home…
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Launch Forth Into the Deep — Another Modern Day Parable by Jack Miller
Once upon a time there was a splendid fishing trawler docked at an Atlantic seaport near some of the world’s richest fishing grounds. The large boat was well equipped with everything necessary for netting, landing and preserving fish. Nets were in excellent repair, and the hull gleamed with fresh paint. Yet the trawler was secured…
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“A New Life” Booklet and Sonship: Evangelism as the Foundations of Discipleship
Over the last four years, I’ve researched, written, and taught about Jack Miller’s vision for “Evangelism as the Foundations of Discipleship,” and the natural relationship of “A New Life” booklet with the emergence and development of Sonship Leadership Training. I went thru Evangelism Explosion and the Sonship Course decades ago, and have trained others using…
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The Jack Horner Approach to Claiming God’s Promises
[T]here are various ways to claim the promises of God. There is the Jack Horner approach. What is the Jack Horner approach to claiming God’s promises? “Little Jack Horner sat in the corner.” What was he doing? “Eating Christmas pie.” And what happened? “He stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum and said…