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A La Carte (April 3)

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Revival on the Pennsylvania Frontier – “While George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards have come to be considered the primary human instruments used by God in America’s First Great Awakening, numerous other ministers were privileged to have a significant role in that widespread revival as well.”

Curse Motif – Here’s R.C. Sproul speaking on the curse motif of the atonement. (Click here if you’d rather read it.)

The Internet Ruined April Fool’s Day – Like Halloween, it’s fun when it’s a day for kids, but goes off the rails when the adults take over.

Jerusalem Journal – Tim Keesee shares a dispatch from Jerusalem.

Died: Robert Schuller – You certainly won’t agree with everything in this article, but it does provide an interesting look back at Robert Schuller’s life and legacy.

What Happened in Kenya? – Joe Carter has an FAQ on the attacks on Christians in Kenya.

Spurgeon

Look to the cross, and hate your sin, for sin nailed your Well Beloved to the tree.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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