Commentüs on: Interview with Mark Dever on Richard Sibbes http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/ Trusting God :: Treasuring Christ :: Triumphing the Gospel Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:50:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Richard Sibbes in Review « Provocations & Pantings http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-34033 Richard Sibbes in Review « Provocations & Pantings Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:23:42 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-34033 [...] 1 7. Osteen Endorses the Puritan Reading Challenge 8. About Those Smoking Flax - Discussion 2 9. Interview with Mark Dever on Richard Sibbes (download here) 10. Blogspotting the Puritan Challenge, 2 11.  “What Does Your Heart Say [...] [...] 1 7. Osteen Endorses the Puritan Reading Challenge 8. About Those Smoking Flax - Discussion 2 9. Interview with Mark Dever on Richard Sibbes (download here) 10. Blogspotting the Puritan Challenge, 2 11.  “What Does Your Heart Say [...]

]]> By: Forum: Do you believe in the SBC? | Said At Southern Seminary http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33908 Forum: Do you believe in the SBC? | Said At Southern Seminary Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:33:25 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33908 [...] to Timmy and the P&P Puritan Podcast, we have a great bit of insight on the Southern Baptist Convention by Dr. Mark Dever (SBTS alumni, [...] [...] to Timmy and the P&P Puritan Podcast, we have a great bit of insight on the Southern Baptist Convention by Dr. Mark Dever (SBTS alumni, [...]

]]> By: Jason Button http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33888 Jason Button Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:28:37 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33888 Timmy, Thank you for putting forth the effort to conduct this interview with Mark Dever. I read Sibbes' The Bruised Reed last May with a few friends and was thoroughly blessed. I sought out biographical information and found Dever's book and carefully read through it, too. One of the things that came immediately to mind was the fact that Dever kept remarking on Sibbes' interest in the "marks of a true church." I couldn't help but think of Dever's many books on the same subject. I've been wanting to hear him talk about what he took away from his study of Sibbes, and how it has affected his passion for healthy churches for months now. This interview was fantastic. Especially helpful was Dever's clarification of the differences between the Anglican church in Sibbes' day and contemporary denominations. The questions you posed to him about denominational apostasy and moderation are questions I've been pondering since I read the book. Dever's remarks on this subject helped to clarify some things for me. This was great. Thanks! Timmy,
Thank you for putting forth the effort to conduct this interview with Mark Dever. I read Sibbes’ The Bruised Reed last May with a few friends and was thoroughly blessed. I sought out biographical information and found Dever’s book and carefully read through it, too.
One of the things that came immediately to mind was the fact that Dever kept remarking on Sibbes’ interest in the “marks of a true church.” I couldn’t help but think of Dever’s many books on the same subject.
I’ve been wanting to hear him talk about what he took away from his study of Sibbes, and how it has affected his passion for healthy churches for months now. This interview was fantastic. Especially helpful was Dever’s clarification of the differences between the Anglican church in Sibbes’ day and contemporary denominations. The questions you posed to him about denominational apostasy and moderation are questions I’ve been pondering since I read the book. Dever’s remarks on this subject helped to clarify some things for me. This was great. Thanks!

]]> By: Nicholas T. Batzig http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33844 Nicholas T. Batzig Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:35:59 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33844 Its interesting that so many of the best theologians in the church today (Mark Dever, Sinclair Ferguson, Derek Thomas, Carl Trueman, Joseph Pipa, etc.) all did their doctoral studies in Puritan history or theology. We have much to learn from the writings of the 17th century Puritans today. Sadly, the church has not wanted to learn from them due to the idea that the Puritans are not culturally relavent. In all my reading of the Puritans there is only a very small amount of their writings that are not relavent today. If you consider the significance of studying history even that small portion is beneficial. These were men who had fervent love to Christ and because of that, they labored to expound and apply His word. Its interesting that so many of the best theologians in the church today (Mark Dever, Sinclair Ferguson, Derek Thomas, Carl Trueman, Joseph Pipa, etc.) all did their doctoral studies in Puritan history or theology. We have much to learn from the writings of the 17th century Puritans today. Sadly, the church has not wanted to learn from them due to the idea that the Puritans are not culturally relavent. In all my reading of the Puritans there is only a very small amount of their writings that are not relavent today. If you consider the significance of studying history even that small portion is beneficial. These were men who had fervent love to Christ and because of that, they labored to expound and apply His word.

]]> By: Jerry http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33840 Jerry Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:55:42 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33840 Timmy, Great interview. I especially enjoyed the interaction, very engaging and personable. I think that I will take up Mark's suggestion and start reading out loud. Hearing Mark read aloud from Sibbes was truly "Great benefit to your soul." Timmy, Great interview. I especially enjoyed the interaction, very engaging and personable.

I think that I will take up Mark’s suggestion and start reading out loud. Hearing Mark read aloud from Sibbes was truly “Great benefit to your soul.”

]]> By: 2008: Year of the Puritans - The PuritanBoard http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33831 2008: Year of the Puritans - The PuritanBoard Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:00:58 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33831 [...] Timmy Brister interviews Mark Dever on Richard Sibbes here. [...] [...] Timmy Brister interviews Mark Dever on Richard Sibbes here. [...]

]]> By: Stephen Newell http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33827 Stephen Newell Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:27:10 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33827 At this point, no. I actually went through all 7 years of seminary totally ignorant of the Puritans beyond the usual high school "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and "The Scarlet Letter" studies. So I guess you could say I'm in a "learn all you can" mode! As it is, I finished <i>The Bruised Reed</i> last night and will be posting on it soon. At this point, no. I actually went through all 7 years of seminary totally ignorant of the Puritans beyond the usual high school “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” and “The Scarlet Letter” studies. So I guess you could say I’m in a “learn all you can” mode!

As it is, I finished The Bruised Reed last night and will be posting on it soon.

]]> By: Timmy Brister http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33826 Timmy Brister Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:16:28 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33826 That's funny Stephen, because that is what Dever encouraged us to do, viz. reading the book out loud. That is because The Bruised Reed is actually a collection of sermons Sibbes preached; ergo, they were originally (or intended to be) read out loud. Also, I think you get a greater feel for the spirit or pathos of the book when it is read out loud too. So you don't have any particular point that interests you more? That’s funny Stephen, because that is what Dever encouraged us to do, viz. reading the book out loud. That is because The Bruised Reed is actually a collection of sermons Sibbes preached; ergo, they were originally (or intended to be) read out loud. Also, I think you get a greater feel for the spirit or pathos of the book when it is read out loud too.

So you don’t have any particular point that interests you more?

]]> By: Stephen Newell http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33825 Stephen Newell Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:12:44 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33825 Well, I wouldn't mind reading the whole thing, quite honestly. I actually find Trevin's way of transcribing it easier to follow, so if you wanted to focus on the questions that would be fine. At least the speechless parts will be easy to transcribe. ;-) Don't rush, I'm in no hurry what with the baby being due any day in the next 2 weeks. Plus with school starting I'd rather not take up too much of your time! Also, it dawned on me yesterday that the baby will come out just in time to start <i>The Mystery of Providence</i>. I'm gonna be reading that one out loud in the hospital, in my recliner, everywhere that I'm sitting down with the baby in my arms! :D Well, I wouldn’t mind reading the whole thing, quite honestly. I actually find Trevin’s way of transcribing it easier to follow, so if you wanted to focus on the questions that would be fine. At least the speechless parts will be easy to transcribe. ;-)

Don’t rush, I’m in no hurry what with the baby being due any day in the next 2 weeks. Plus with school starting I’d rather not take up too much of your time!

Also, it dawned on me yesterday that the baby will come out just in time to start The Mystery of Providence. I’m gonna be reading that one out loud in the hospital, in my recliner, everywhere that I’m sitting down with the baby in my arms! :D

]]> By: Timmy Brister http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33824 Timmy Brister Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:53:12 +0000 http://timmybrister.com/2008/01/21/interview-with-mark-dever-on-richard-sibbes/#comment-33824 Stephen, I thought about you when I was preparing to post this. If you will give me a little time, I will work on it. I might have to go the Trevin Wax route and break it down by question to make it more concise. If I go that route, which issues (above posted) would you want transcribed first? That way, I can prioritize the parts of the interview you are most interested in reading. Stephen,

I thought about you when I was preparing to post this. If you will give me a little time, I will work on it. I might have to go the Trevin Wax route and break it down by question to make it more concise. If I go that route, which issues (above posted) would you want transcribed first? That way, I can prioritize the parts of the interview you are most interested in reading.

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