MEMBERS: The "Little laws" of New Year's

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We talk about how a reformed two kingdoms perspective comes to bear on New Year's resolutions. We also consider how making proper distinctions between Bible and common sense is important and helpful.

Jonathan Edwards
Legalism
New Year's Resolutions
Pietism
Resolutions

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John Piper on Holiness (S|R)

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Stop Taking Jesus Out of the Bible (S|R)

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MEMBERS: The "Little laws" of New Year's

We talk about how a reformed two kingdoms perspective comes to bear on New Year's resolutions. We also consider how making proper distinctions between Bible and common sense is important and helpful.

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