Monthly Archives: May 2010

Jesus Manifesto – A Response from Author, Frank Viola

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

I had written a review of Jesus Manifesto by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola on April 28, and then a second part on May 28 to more fully express what I meant to say in the first review. Because my comments section closes automatically after 7 days, Frank Viola did not have an opportunity to respond to my review. Having been contacted by Frank early in May, he suggested that we have a guest blog post with his response. I was glad to do it, and I let Frank know that I had already written a second part to my review, which I sent to him far ahead of its scheduled posting of May 28 so that he could provide an appropriate response. Continue reading →

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Grace and Peace to You

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

One again I’m refraining from posting articles on Justification by Grace to spend time with my family in public and private worship on Sunday and Monday. Continue reading →

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On the Jesus Manifesto Review 2

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

On May 27, 2010 I had announced a response from Frank Viola, one of the authors of Jesus Manifesto would be posted here at Justification by Grace on May 31, 2010 at one minute after midnight (CST). Here is that post.

There has been a change to that initial plan and Mr. Viola’s response will appear on Justification by Grace at one minute after midnight (EST) on June 1, 2010; that is, 11:01 p.m. (CST) on May 31, 2010.
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Christian Behavior 8

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

First, For doctrine. Christ tells the Jews, that they taught for the doctrines of God the doctrines and traditions of men (Matthew 15:9; Mark 7:7). As also, the apostle says, They teach “things they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake” (Titus 1:11).

Second, Also concerning worship, we find how frequently men have mistaken for time, place, and matter, with which they worshipped. Continue reading →

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The Supremacy of Christ’s Cross

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“The law of God was more vindicated by the death of Christ than it would have been had all transgressors been sent to Hell. For the Son of God to suffer for sin was a more glorious establishment of the government of God, than for the whole race to suffer.” Continue reading →

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Psalm 6

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.” —Psalm 6:6 Continue reading →

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Heavenly Trust Begets Holy Joy

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.” —Psalm 5:11 Continue reading →

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Temporary Faith of the Reprobate

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

Although faith is a knowledge of the divine favor towards us, and a full persuasion of its truth, it is not strange that the sense of the divine love, which though akin to faith differs much from it, vanishes in those who are temporarily impressed. The will of God is, I confess, immutable, and his truth is always consistent with itself; but I deny that the reprobate ever advance so far as to penetrate to that secret revelation which Scripture reserves for the elect only. Continue reading →

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Honor from God Alone

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” —John 5:44 Continue reading →

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Jesus Manifesto – a book review 2

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.” —Philippians 1:8
I’ve read the Advance Copy of Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Supremacy and Sovereignty of Jesus Christ four times since Thomas Nelson Publishers sent it to me. I had written my initial review HERE on April 28th. One of the things I neglected to offer at the end of that review was whether I would recommend the book or not. “Would you, Jon Cardwell, recommend the reading of Jesus Manifesto?” Well, I’m not going to let you off that easy. You need to read this article first. Continue reading →

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