In this episode, Ian and Wyatt discuss Augustine’s understanding of God through his engagement with philosophy and Manichaeism. He came to learn how to follow the signs of God in his created order to come to know God who is, as Jesus said, Spirit (John 4:24). This episode covers Book 3 of Augustine’s Confessions.
How does a productive pastor not burn out? I didn’t expect to find the answer from John Gill. John Gill was a prolific Baptist writer and author in 18th Century London. He wrote: The first English single author whole Bible commentary (9 vols). The first Baptist systematic theology (2 vols). Various other tracts, treatises and technical Hebrew works. I expected his life to involve sacrifice. Perhaps early hours, a poor marriage or neglecting his congregation. But Rippon’s A Brief Memoir surprised me. Gill didn’t work an insane schedule. He pastored from age 21 to 74 and never burnt out. Here’s...
