Tag Archives: Don Carson

Don Carson on marriage and the civil/ceremonial distinction

Posted on June 30, 2010 by neilrobbie

I’ve blogged in the past on how I’d remarry Christian divorcees who seek to glorify God in their marriage.  To make it absolutely clear to everyone involved, I separate the civil and ceremonial aspects of marriage.  By marrying at the … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of an ordinary pastor #3

Posted on May 5, 2010 by neilrobbie

This is the second of Don Carson’s reflections on his dad’s ministry and the work-life balance of the pastor. Mum used to tell us kids, “Work hard, and play hard, but never confuse the two.” By this she wanted us … Continue reading →

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Memoirs of an ordinary pastor #2

Posted on March 25, 2010 by neilrobbie

Here’s Don Carson’s reflection on his dad’s 7 day a week, perfection driven workload. It helps me remember to do what I can with the gifts that I have in the place where I live with the people whom I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the journal of an ordinary partor #1

Posted on March 16, 2010 by neilrobbie

In his book The Memoirs of an ordinary pastor (the life and reflections of Tom Carson) Don Carson makes 9 observations of his father’s life and ministry which he hopes will guide and encourage other pastors in situations like his … Continue reading →

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Carson on 5 trends in the church today

Posted on October 1, 2008 by neilrobbie

Thanks to Peter Cockrell for posting his notes from Don Carson’s talk at Bethlehem Baptist Church last Friday. In a nutshell, Carson seems to be saying: there’s lots of detailed academic knowledge but little mission in today’s church churches are … Continue reading →

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Carson on Modernism, Postermodernism, Christian Knowledge and Maturity

Posted on September 8, 2008 by neilrobbie

I listened last week to a talk given by Don Carson in 1996 to the ministry teams at St Andrew the Great in Cambridge. I had listened to it before but not properly understood it. One of the greatest benefits … Continue reading →

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