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William Wilberforce (3 posts)
“The Fatal Habit of Nominal Christians”
2007·08·27 John Piper · The Roots of Endurance · William Wilberforce

John Piper on William Wilberforce:    But he was practical with a difference. He believed with all his heart that new affections for God were the key to morals and lasting political reformation. And these new affections and this reformation did... Continue reading “The Fatal Habit of Nominal Christians”
“The Decisive Direction of Sin: Vertical”
2007·08·28 John Piper · The Roots of Endurance · William Wilberforce

More John Piper on William Wilberforce: The Decisive Direction of Sin: Vertical Take the example of how people define sin. When considering the nature of sin, Wilberforce said, the vast bulk of Christians in England estimated the guilt of an... Continue reading “The Decisive Direction of Sin: Vertical”
“Prayers may yet prevail”
2008·07·01 Politics · William Wilberforce

Election day is coming, and I will be voting. I will be voting for the candidates that best represent “liberty and justice for all.” More specifically, I will be voting for the candidates whose views most closely reflect an understanding... Continue reading “Prayers may yet prevail”