James Seward

Follower of Jesus as revealed in the Scriptures; husband to Karen; father to Charles, Ann, Jonathan, Eva and Mercy; Pastor of Community at College Church.

[John Piper @JohnPiper]

Cautions for preachers who love contemporary biblical theology.

— As speculation increases, authority decreases.

— As speculation increases, life-changing application decreases.

— As speculation increases, intrigue lessens the love of truth.

[challies @challies]

"Preaching is not men teaching from the Bible. It’s God teaching from the Bible through men." (Ian H. Murray)

[brittrobson @brittrobson]

Genuinely feel sorry for how much younger generations are going to have to wade through the homogeneity of artificial intelligence in what they read. And, inevitably, what they think and write.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

Memorial Day ≠ Veteran's Day
Memorial Day ≠ Picnic Day

Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who died in service to our country, even as we pray and long for true peace.

Enjoy a picnic. Enjoy the outdoors.
But also remember and pray.

[College Church @Collegechurch1]

This summer, James Seward is offering a four-week course for men called “Rightly Handling Scripture.” Learn more about this in-depth discipleship dive here: https://t.co/YcUkH4FCuc

[David Hammer @DHammer21]

Unprovable, religious beliefs taken on faith:

-Humanity evolved by chance over time
-No divine judge will hold all people accountable
-The material universe is all that exists
-Life in the womb does not deserve human rights
-Sexual behavior is never immoral if consensual

[Larry Sanger @lsanger]

I made a chart.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

@JaceFrederick This is why it hurts so much to be missing DDV, Ant, and potentially Ayo; plus having Naz's shoulder affecting his shot. We are an elite shooting team (and thus equipped to beat the Spurs), but we won't be an elite shooting team in this series.

[Phil Cotnoir @PhilCotnoir]

Agreed. We need a strong counter-cultural catechesis for our girls and young women in the glory and goodness of true femininity.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

Don't want to say I called it, but I called it. #wolves #timberwolves #twolves

[James Seward @James_Seward]

@JonKrawczynski I'm calling lots of minutes for Jaylen Clark who surprises us and makes a real difference. I'm also calling one big game from Mike Conley, who plays way more minutes than he should. Wolves win. Heard it hear first.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

@JonKrawczynski I'm calling lots of minutes for Jaylen Clark who surprises us and makes a real difference. I'm also calling one big game from Mike Conley, who plays way more minutes than he should. Wolves win. Heard it hear first.

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

This is the most detailed MRI scan of an unborn baby.

At just 20 weeks, she is moving, turning her head, kicking—even standing. Her beating heart is also visible.

Human life is a miracle.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

Can the gospel rescue a foster kid who was abused, committed violent crime, and was imprisoned? Is it strong enough for that?

Apparently, one Christian University isn't confident it is. [The person in question is a friend and a mentor to my son]. https://t.co/kcHoD6LV1z

[James Seward @James_Seward]

@JonKrawczynski Agreed!

[James Seward @James_Seward]

@PastorPWMartin Also, how many people are part of your church? And is it urban, suburban, or rural?

[Timberwolves Clips @WolvesClips]

Anthony Edwards + Kevin Garnett embrace

[James Hatt @JamesAHatt]

More thoughts on my last post...

Young men, especially those who are bold, serious about truth, and eager to defend the church, hear this carefully.

Some of you have discovered that the Bible contains sharp rebukes, public confrontations, and strong language against error. You see Jesus say, “Get behind me, Satan,” and Paul opposing Peter to his face, and something in you says, “Finally, this justifies the way I’ve been speaking.”

But you are in danger of learning the wrong lesson.

Yes, Scripture contains moments of severe public rebuke, but those moments are not a blank check for harshness. They are not permission to speak recklessly, to humiliate, or to enjoy tearing others down in the name of “boldness.”

The same Bible that records sharp words also commands:

“The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone… correcting his opponents with gentleness.” (2 Timothy 2:24–25)

“Speak the truth in love.” (Ephesians 4:15)

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression… restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself.” (Galatians 6:1)

If your version of “faithfulness” has no place for gentleness, patience, and self-examination, it is not biblical, it is incomplete at best, and sinful at worst.

You are also quoting apostles without reckoning with what made them trustworthy. Jesus knew hearts perfectly, Paul was uniquely appointed to guard the gospel itself, and neither spoke out of insecurity, pride, or a desire to win arguments.

Can you say the same?

Because Scripture also says:

“The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20)

It is entirely possible to say true things in a way that is deeply un-Christlike.

And if we’re honest, some of you are not grieved over sin, you are energized by the chance to call it out. You are not weeping like Paul did over those in error (Philippians 3:18); you are sharpening your words for the next public takedown.

That is not courage, it's immaturity dressed up as conviction.

Yes, there is a place for public rebuke when sin is public and dangerous. But even then, the goal is never to crush, it is to restore, to protect, and to honor Christ.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)

So examine yourself.

Do you speak this way reluctantly or eagerly? Are you aiming to restore, or to win? Is your tone shaped by love, or by frustration and pride?

Be bold, the church needs men who will stand on truth.

But tremble while you speak.

Because the line between faithful rebuke and sinful harshness is thinner than you think, and far too many are crossing it while quoting Bible verses to justify themselves.

[The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee]

If Jesus' Resurrection Were A Hoax

[Samuel Sey @SlowToWrite]

Chuck Norris isn’t dead, he’s just sleeping.

One day, he will rise again with a new and glorious body.

This isn’t a Chuck Norris Joke.

It’s the truth.

Because of his saviour: Jesus.

[James Seward @James_Seward]

“In a thousand pulpits the gospel is reduced to a plaintive with a vague promise, held together by a bit of advice.” -Paul Scherer (1965)