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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

There is a secret to finding contentment. The secret has been revealed in the Bible, and Christians have proclaimed it for 2000 years. Despite this, humanity seems stubbornly confused about the source of happiness. We are naturally inclined to look for it in all the wrong places. The secret to finding contentment is that you don't find it by pursuing contentment itself, but by looking for it in Christ.   In this final episode of the Life of Joy series, John Snyder and Justin Miller discuss how Christ is the foundation, the center, and the cornerstone of Christian contentment. They conclude the series not only by reflecting on Justin Miller's forthcoming book, A Life of Joy, but also by recommending several books that have encouraged them in their pursuit of Christ-centered contentment and joy.   SHOW NOTES

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Paul's secret to contentment is that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. Because through Christ, Christians have been given access to the riches of the glory of God, the fullness of his character that makes him worthy of praise. However, life's hardships and opposition to the gospel undermine our confidence in God and in his promise to share his glory fully with us on the day when Jesus returns. In Philippians 3, Paul shares his testimony of finding this confidence in his relationship with Jesus and therefore pursuing the glory of God instead of the passing glory of earthly things.

There is a vast difference between contentment and complacency, though we may be tempted toward the latter. In this episode of The Whole Counsel, John Snyder and Justin Miller explore why biblical contentment is never passive, indifferent, or spiritually stagnant. Rather than settling for “enough” of Christ, the believer who is truly content finds that satisfaction in Him creates an even greater desire to know Him, obey Him, and enjoy deeper fellowship with Him. Looking to passages such as Proverbs 1, Philippians 4, and Colossians 3, they discuss the danger of spiritual complacency and the joy of a life that rests in God's wise providence while pressing forward in holiness. Along the way, they show that Christian contentment is not stoicism or resignation to circumstances, but joyful submission to a sovereign Father whose gifts always draw His children closer to Himself. If Christ is the object of our contentment, then contentment will never diminish our pursuit of holiness. Instead, it will continually fuel it. Show Notes Kingdom Life: Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/kingdom-life A Life of Joy: Learning Christian Contentment by Justin Miller - https://freegracepress.com/collections/coming-soon/products/a-life-of-joy The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs - Free from Chapel Library: https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/rjoc/rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment-the-burroughsjeremiah Banner of Truth edition: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

How do Christians endure opposition and hardship in the service of God? Christians are commissioned to proclaim the gospel to all nations and to do so in the face of opposition and hardship. The apostle Paul endured strong opposition and hardship in his gospel ministry and in his letter to the Philippian church offers tips for endurance. In Phil 4:11-13, Paul shares with the church the secret of being content in all circumstances that has allowed him to persevere in gospel ministry. Paul is able to do all things through Christ who strengthens him. We examine the rest of Paul's letter to understand what he means by contentment in Christ Jesus.

What should you read this summer? Matthew, Mike, and special guest Brynette Yee, have some ideas for you! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In our ninth instalment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), we share brief reviews of seven books for your reading enjoyment:– When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John Coe (Baker Books)– The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs (UpdatedWorks.com)– Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes’ Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness by Bobby Jamieson (Waterbrook)– Leaves from the African Jungle by R.C. Allison (John Ritchie)– My Life Story: Concerning God’s Goodness, Grace & Guidance by Andrew Bergsma, edited by Rhoda Griffin– The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides (Doubleday)– The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Picador) Scriptures Referenced:Ps 119:160 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

In the first episode of this series, Justin Miller helped us understand what Christian contentment is and why it differs from both complacency and stoicism. But if contentment is not something we naturally possess, how do we learn it? In this episode, Dr. John Snyder and Justin Miller explore Paul's statement in Philippians 4:11, “I have learned to be content.” Together they consider how God uses trials, hardships, disappointments, and even unanswered prayers to teach His people that Christ is sufficient. Drawing from Scripture, the Puritans, and the lives of believers who have walked this path before us, they discuss why contentment is learned in the school of providence. They also examine the truths that fuel Christian contentment: God's sovereignty, God's goodness, His commitment to work all things for the good of His people, and His wise use of affliction to wean us from the world and teach us to treasure Christ above all else. Show Notes A Life of Joy: Learning Christian Contentment by Justin Miller - https://freegracepress.com/collections/coming-soon/products/a-life-of-joy The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs - Free from Chapel Library: https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/rjoc/rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment-the-burroughsjeremiah Banner of Truth edition: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

For years, believers have turned to Jeremiah Burroughs' classic work The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment to learn what it means to rest in God's wise and fatherly providence. In this new series, Dr. John Snyder is joined by Pastor Justin Miller to discuss his forthcoming book, A Life of Joy: Learning Christian Contentment, which seeks to bring these timeless truths to a new generation of Christians. In this first episode, Justin explains how his own struggles in ministry led him to study the biblical doctrine of contentment more deeply. Together, he and Dr. Snyder explore the difference between true Christian contentment and its counterfeits. Christian contentment is not complacency, spiritual laziness, or stoic resignation to circumstances. Rather, it is learning to receive every providence from the hand of a wise and loving Father, finding our joy not in changing circumstances but in Christ himself. Whether you are facing trials, disappointments, unanswered questions, or simply desire a deeper joy in Christ, this conversation provides a helpful foundation for understanding one of the most neglected and necessary graces in the Christian life. Show Notes A Life of Joy: Learning Christian Contentment by Justin Miller - https://freegracepress.com/collections/coming-soon/products/a-life-of-joy The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs - Free from Chapel Library: https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/rjoc/rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment-the-burroughsjeremiah Banner of Truth edition: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me. — Leviticus 10:3 Is your worship pleasing to God? In this piercing yet refreshing series of sermons, the beloved Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs calls believers to a reverent, Scripture-based approach to worship. Originally delivered during the 1600s, preserved from his pulpit notes and now in updated, modern English, Gospel Worship is a sobering reminder that drawing near to God is no frivolous matter. How we worship reveals what we believe about the God we worship. With careful exposition of Leviticus 10:3, Burroughs shows that worship must be governed by God's Word, not our inventions. He exposes the subtle dangers of “strange fire” (practices which God has not commanded) and pleads with readers to truly reverence the Lord in the ordinances: in prayer, in hearing the Word, and in the Lord's Supper. Profound, practical, and deeply convicting, Gospel Worship is both a theological treatise and a devotional aid – meant to reform our worship and rekindle our reverence for our awesome and powerful God. About the Author Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was a faithful minister of the gospel, member of the Westminster Assembly, and one of the most beloved preachers of the English Puritan era. His writings, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Revelation, continue to nourish believers with timeless, biblical wisdom.

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

Christian Contentment and the Provision of God Philippians 4:10-13

God’s Provision 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and […]

Season 6, Episode 15 | Pastor Chad welcomes Parker Smith to discuss 1 Timothy 6:11-16, charging the man of God to flee unrighteous cravings and controversies while pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness, fighting the good fight of faith, and keeping the commandment unstained until Christ's appearing, all in light of God's sovereign glory.The two books mentioned: The Things of Earth by Joe RigneyThe Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

Have you ever had everything you thought you wanted… and still felt unsatisfied? Maybe your circumstances didn’t turn out the way you hoped.Maybe you’re carrying disappointment, waiting on something, or wondering why contentment feels just out of reach. If you’ve ever felt that tension, this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast is for you. I had the joy of sitting down with Joanna Kimbrel to talk about her new devotional, You Are Satisfied, and our conversation was both honest and hope-filled. Joanna shares from her own story—walking through chronic illness, unmet expectations, and seasons that didn’t look anything like she planned—and how God gently revealed where she had been looking for satisfaction outside of Him. Together, we talk about:• Why our longings aren’t wrong—but where we take them matters• How to recognize when we’re placing our hope in the wrong things• The tension between enjoying God’s gifts and depending on them• What it really looks like to trust God when life feels disappointing Friend, if your heart feels restless today, you’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. Your longing isn’t something to ignore…it’s an invitation to come closer to the only One who can truly satisfy. As you listen, my prayer is that you would experience the deep, steady peace that only comes from being rooted in Christ—no matter what your circumstances look like. With love,Rachael Connect with Joanna: https://www.joannakimbrel.com/ Connect with Rachael: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Download your Love Always devotional: https://rachaelkadams.com/free/ Read the Show Notes: https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jeremiah Burroughs' work, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, was first published in 1648. Since Jeremiah Burroughs passed away in 1646, the book was published posthumously. It has since become a classic of Puritan literature and has been reissued numerous times, including a well-known edition by the Banner of Truth Trust in 1964.

Segment 1 • Can false teachers be forgiven, or are they too far gone? - Eric • My wife and I disagree about our church. While I love it, she says she's unable to learn under our pastor. What should we do? - Anonymous Segment 2 • Todd continues his comments on the last question about difficulties learning under a pastor, and what the right next steps are. Segment 3 • Is “Todd” your real name? - Anonymous • What happened to the “Too Wretched For Radio” segment with Phil Johnson? - David • Do you have suggestions for books written by, or written about, the Puritans? - Marion • There are so many promises from God in scripture. How can I know which ones apply to me as a believer today, and which ones are for different peoples or nations depending on the context? - Merry Segment 4 • Todd continues his discussion of the Puritans, especially a book by Jeremiah Burroughs, “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”. • How can I help someone who is in the midst of active psychosis? - Anonymous ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

The peace of God is not enough to a gracious heart except it may have the God of that peace. A carnal heart could be satisfied if he might but have outward peace, though it is not the pace of God; peace in the state, and his trading, would satisfy him. But mark how a godly heart goes beyond a carnal. All outward peace is not enough; I must have the peace of God. But suppose you have the peace of God. Will that not quiet you? No, I must have the God of peace; as the peace of God so the God of peace. That is, I must enjoy that God who gives me the peace; I must have the Cause as well as the effect.

Elder Emeritus Dick Hannula preaches about “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” from Philippians 4:10-13.

  Psalm 57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.   God is at work…what is HIS purpose for YOUR life? Don't get caught in the comparison game of temporary things, seek the greater good of a bigger God who has designed you for His good works…and walk in them…meaning that you need to move at God's speed, not the hurried pace of this world to enjoy God's purposes being revealed and perfected in your life. Men, don't miss this - your eternal rewards are tied to your eternal investments into God's purposes for your life.   Resource Suggestions The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.  

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv Más sobre Jeremiah Burroughs, y sus libros aquí:  - https://teologiaparavivir.com/burroughs-joya-rara/ - https://teologiaparavivir.com/burroughs-conducta-evangelica/  ¿Una “joya rara” de paz en tiempos de guerra? Este episodio cuenta la historia y el pulso espiritual de Jeremiah Burroughs (1600–1646): formado en Emmanuel, Cambridge, discípulo de Thomas Hooker, silenciado por el laudismo y afilado en el exilio de Róterdam antes de convertirse en la “estrella de la mañana de Stepney” en el Londres revolucionario. En la Asamblea de Westminster, Burroughs fue uno de los Five Dissenting Brethren: defendió iglesias congregacionales, pidió tolerancia en la Apologeticall Narration (1644) y sostuvo que la variedad de opiniones no rompe la unidad en el evangelio.  Releemos sus obras más influyentes —The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, Gospel Worship, A Treatise of Earthly-Mindedness e Irenicum— como un mapa de piedad experimental que equilibra ley y evangelio, doctrina y afectos, culto reverente y caridad práctica.  ¿Qué aprendemos hoy de su “disenso irénico”? Claves para cultivar contentamiento, humildad y libertad de conciencia sin relativismo; pautas para predicar con claridad y pastorear en tiempos polarizados. Un retrato del independiente moderado cuya voz sigue sonando sorprendentemente actual. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Maybe no other movement in church history has spoken with greater spiritual insight on suffering than the Puritans. In this message recorded at TGC25, Ligon Duncan mines Puritan and Scottish Presbyterian writers for rare jewels of theology we can apply not only in our personal suffering but also in our ministry to others.Recommended Resources:The Mystery of Providence by John FlavelThe Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah BurrowsAll Things for Good by Thomas WatsonThe Bruised Reed by Richard SibbesPrecious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas BrooksThe Crook in the Lot by Thomas BostonGrace in Winter by Faith Cook (based on Samuel Rutherford's letters) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremiah Burroughs was a peace-loving Puritan. Without sacrificing the truth, he sought unity among those who professed it, and prayed, preached, and pleaded to that end. Indeed, Richard Baxter, who felt keenly the need for peace but struggled himself to promote it, once remarked that if all the Episcopalians had been like Archbishop [James] Ussher, all the Presbyterians like Stephen Marshall, and all the Independents like Jeremiah Burroughs, then the breaches of the church would soon have been healed.    Article read this week: – James Davison, 'The Irenic Jeremiah Burroughs', Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 559 (April 2010).    Further reading: Jeremiah Burroughs, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (paperback, 232 pages.)    This week's episode art features a detail from William Bell Scott (1811–1890), Bernard Gilpin making Peace among the Borders, takes down the Glove in Rothbury Church, circa 1570 (One of a series of eight oil paintings illustrating the history of the English Border). Public domain: see file on Wikimedia here.    Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

This week we have Dr. Stephen Yuille in the studio again. During his last visit, he told us about a reading challenge through George Swinnock's The Blessed and Boundless God. Today, Dr. Yuille and Dr. John Snyder have a broader discussion in mind. Because of his profession and experience, many people ask Dr. Yuille how they can read and benefit more from the Puritans. He sought to develop a concise, systematic, scalable answer to that question. Instead of trying to read as much of Puritan writings as possible, Dr. Yuille encourages us to approach these spiritual giants devotionally. Just read a few pages each day. Reformation Heritage Books Puritan Treasures for Today is a great place to start. These books have been edited and modernized to remove the language barrier so many find difficult to overcome. Dr. Yuille's approach is to take six books and read them across six months. The goal is not quantity of reading but quality. Read the Puritans as they intended their books to be read. Read them with your heart, not just your mind. Meditate on what you read that day. We believe, as Dr. Yuille does, this is wonderful food for your soul and your will benefit by this practice. Each of the books Dr. Yuille suggests starting with are listed below with links to where you can find them. Want a great introduction to the Puritans? Check out our feature-length documentary Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/puritan-all-of-life-to-the-glory-of-god-feature-edition-digital-streaming Show Notes: Month 1 - The Blessed and Boundless God by George Swinnock Physical: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-blessed-and-boundless-god-swinnock.html* Ebook: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/ebook-the-blessed-and-boundless-god-swinnock-puritan-treasures-for-today.html* Month 2 - *A Perfect Redeemer *****by William Perkins Physical: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/a-perfect-redeemer-perkins.html* Ebook: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/ebook-a-perfect-redeemer-perkins.html* Month 3 - All Things for Good (A Divine Cordial) by Thomas Watson Physical: https://heritagebooks.org/products/all-things-for-good-watson.html Month 4 - Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel Physical: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/triumphing-over-sinful-fear-flavel.html* Ebook: *https://heritagebooks.org/products/ebook-triumphing-over-sinful-fear-flavel.html* Months 5  & 6 - The Fountain of Life by John Flavel Physical: https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-fountain-of-life-2-volumes-flavel.html Other Titles Mentioned: The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-doctrine-of-repentance/ On the Holy Spirit by John Owen https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-holy-spirit/ The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-God-Updated-W-Tozer/dp/1622452968 The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/ Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app