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Spurgeon writes of our church neighbourhood, Wandsworth Common
Here are some references from two editions of The Sword and Trowel that speak of the district around our church, Trinity Road Chapel:
L.—CHATHAM ROAD, WANDSWORTH COMMON
Here a chapel, accommodating 240, has been erected and paid for through the efforts of our two sons, C. and T. Spurgeon. This is purely a mission chapel, in the [...]
Posted on 17 March 2010 | 7:12 pm
Oldest sin in the book: Blaming God for sin.
Ever since Adam and Eve sinned and then pointed the blame for their actions on the Lord (“The woman you gave me!”), mankind has accused God of being the author of sin. Herman Bavinck, in his chapter “Origin of Sin“ from vol 3 of Reformed Dogmatics explains:
If philosophy announces in so may words “God is [...]
Posted on 15 March 2010 | 10:47 pm
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER
While studying for a message on 1 Thessalonians 2 this Sunday, I came across this helpful list that describes the characteristics of true Christian ministry:
Verse
A Godly Minister …
2:3
Speaks the truth and has pure motives in doing so.
2:4
Seeks to please God, not people.
2:5
Does not flatter; is not greedy.
2:6
Does not seek people’s praise.
2:7
Is gentle, like a mother caring for her [...]
Posted on 13 March 2010 | 7:46 pm
Review of The Big Trinity Debate at Trinity Road Chapel
We had an excellent time at Trinity Road Chapel with James White debating Abdullah al Andalusi on the subject of the Trinity. Please read James White’s review here.
Posted on 23 February 2010 | 1:57 am
The Legacy Collection: The Very Best of Martyn Lloyd-Jones on MP3
One of the greatest privileges I have is to serve as a trustee for the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust. Recently, the MLJ Trust has issued The Legacy Collection. Here’s more information:
Some of the most significant sermons in 20th Century Evangelical Christendom were preached by Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones during the nearly 30 year period when [...]
Posted on 15 February 2010 | 11:45 pm
James White at Trinity Road Chapel
James White is coming to Trinity Road Chapel
Friday 19th February at 8pm Saturday 20th February, 3pm
James White will give two free talks on The Reliability of the New Testament. Christianity faces renewed attacks about the purity and preservation of the Scriptures, James White will help us better understand how the Church included books [...]
Posted on 13 February 2010 | 4:31 pm
Pyromaniacs: New Spurgeon Sermons
We at Trinity Road Chapel are very excited to welcome Phil Johnson, Executive Director of John MacArthur’s media ministry Grace to You. We welcome you at 11am and 6:30pm on February 7, 2010. Here are the directions to TRC.
Recently, Phil wrote a foreword for a book edited by one of our dear members, [...]
Posted on 29 January 2010 | 6:29 pm
The Big Trinity Debate with James White and Addullah al Andalusi
Orthodox Christians believe in the Trinity, the teaching that there is one eternal being of God – indivisible, infinite. This one being of God is shared by three co-equal, co-eternal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit.
Muslims reject this view, arguing that it results in worshiping someone other than Allah by associating partners with [...]
Posted on 29 January 2010 | 5:15 pm
An Evening of Gospel and Jazz
An Evening of Gospel and Jazz
Friday, 5 March 2010Time: 8.00pmVenue: Battersea Arts Centre, London, SW11 5TNAbout:An evening of gospel and jazz music performed by two highly renowned and accomplished artists from Philadelphia. Together they will present a varied programme that will reflect the range of music and wealth of musical expression in both gospel and [...]
Posted on 26 January 2010 | 11:49 am