John Hartley

Christian | Husband | Father | Pastor OPC |

[John Hartley @JohnAmosHartley]

“Note, Religion teaches good manners; and those abuse it that place it in rudeness and clownishness.”

- Matthew Henry on Genesis 23:7

[Milwaukee Brewers @Brewers]

The sweet joy of victory

#WonOurWay

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@Natasha_Crain In many places this is true, yet there remain many faithful small New England churches even worshiping in historic New England buildings. Your challenge is spot on.

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@WASPmexicano A bunch of gamers does not mean a bunch of goobers. Try again.

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@tyler_austin55 that they can see no farther. The heart also, engrossed with avarice, ambition, and lust, is weighed down and cannot rise above them. In short, the whole soul, ensnared by the allurements of the flesh, seeks its happiness on the earth."

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@tyler_austin55 John Calvin was a productive fellow yet pushed self-doubt on his readers unrelentingly: "When you look to the plans, wishes, and actions of each, you see nothing in them but the earth. Hence our stupidity; our minds being dazzled with the glare of wealth, power, and honours,

[Buddy Mac @TenGallonTroub]

Some Roy Rogers for you. Happy Tuesday!

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@ReallyOldLife You have not read the account carefully. In a formal statement, she told the Cornell police she was raped. This happened less than a month after her terrible night at the fraternity. See the CBS News account posted today on its website.

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@5SolasMissy A person believes the gospel because they have previously been given the Spirit.

[𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕒 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕕 🎚️ @sola_chad]

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@KevinRVasquez Try Jason Wallace’s recent video on EO, see YouTube. It is under Ancient Paths TV.

[Samsara 🎤🎵🎹 @SamsaraSings]

This is Gary — Glen Hansard’s brother — from the funeral today. He says a few words and then sings. It’s absolutely gorgeous and very moving.

I haven’t seen this one and a couple of people were asking for it. Definitely worth a watch. ❤️

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@redeemed_zoomer NY Times, January 2, 1937

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@iplayrockymovie Everyone will go and see this movie.

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@GusterDubs @PastorAndyWebb @presbycast OPC

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@PNWOzarker @John_Barach @RevDrBLee "The power which Christ has committed to his church is not vested in the special officers alone, but in the whole body....The power of believers in their general office includes the right to acknowledge and desire the exercise of the gifts and calling of the special offices."

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@PNWOzarker @John_Barach @RevDrBLee In the OPC, the power to nominate (not examine and certify) belongs to all who hold the 'general office.' As the OPC Book of Church Order puts it:

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@ronhenzel @CherylSchatz 2 Samuel 16:11, “And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, ‘Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may this Benjaminite! Leave him alone, and let him curse, for the LORD has told him to.’”

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@ronhenzel @CherylSchatz Genesis 50:20, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

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@Protestia Oddly, unexpectedly, this is spot on with the teaching of scripture.

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@dmichaelclary This has been answered well here:

https://t.co/ig4jo0Useq