Tweets and more tweets

Here are some of my favorite tweets from the last few weeks.  This is one of the blessings of social media where we can hear the gospel from people all over the world. If you like the tweet, go and follow the person on Twitter.
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, the Apostle Paul calls the historical death, burial and resurrection of Christ "the things of first importance." @MichaelHorton_
"Hear our loss of focus on the gospel in our songs. This isn't a comment about musical styles and tastes... In many cases, congregations unwittingly have begun to sing about themselves and how they are feeling rather than about God and His glory.” Sinclair Ferguson via @ScottyWardSmith
Faith, which unites you to Christ, will spontaneously lead to love. Love works with Jesus for others. (Jack Miller)
All our specialized Christian Wisdom, which courteously tips a hat to the gospel, ultimately ignores it & moves past it. It throws us back on our own strength & resources. Think deeper. Be better. Strive harder. The cross says the exact opposite-repent, rest, believe. @ByronYawn 
Go beyond enforcing your authority and point to his authority, and go beyond pointing to his authority to pointing your children to his grace. @PaulTripp 
 
 

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