The Traditions for the Future Podcast — Become a Defender of the Past and a Preserver of the Future —

I used to hate English. The language used to be abhorred by me. Now I love it. In this episode, I tell you my story of how I began to enjoy the English language and my recommendations to help you get there.
Show NotesMy journey from hating English to loving it (0:00)
My Recommendations (6:00)
* Something you enjoy
* Something beautiful
* Something with a pleasing sound
My Articles on the English Language
Loving Thy Mother Tongue: https://juniusbrutus.substack.com/p/loving-thy-mother-tongue
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: https://juniusbrutus.substack.com/p/truth-beauty-and-goodness
Where Should You Start With Shakespeare?: https://juniusbrutus.substack.com/p/where-should-i-start-reading-shakespeare
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Memory is spoken of in classical education, the South, and Presbyterianism, but why is it important? Why do we study things that we do? What purpose do they serve? How do we use them? Memory is a foundation and a guidestone.
In This Episode
Why Is Memory Important? (0:00)
Memory Gives a Foundation (1:00)
Memory Serves As a Guidestone (3:30)
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The wisdom of the ancient West was this: know thyself. In it consisted the necessary knowledge of one’s weaknesses and strengths. How is it done?
In this episode
* Meaning of Know Thyself (0:00)
* How It Is Done (1:50)
* Do Not Forget Strengths (5:00)
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Complicated faith is daunting. The things of religion are intimidating to most. How could these things be simple? Wouldn’t simple mean incomplete and powerless? Here is a quick episode with a few thoughts on simplicity and 4 areas of practice.
Show Notes
Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 88:
Q: What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?
A: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20
“41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” - Acts 2:41-42
There is power in the simple. The simple things are used to confound the wise. Rejoice for the liberty in the Christian religion!
Here are some ways to keep it all simple:
1. Family Worship
* Singing the Psalms
* Reading the Scriptures
* Prayer
2. Bible Study
* Read the Scriptures
* Discuss them
* Pray
3. Prayer Meeting
* Singing the Psalms
* Read a passage of Scripture
* Pray
4. Evangelism
* Door-to-door introductions
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Psalm Reading/Singing Guide: https://juniusbrutus.substack.com/p/psalm-readingsinging-guide
Westminster Confession of Faith Reading Guide: https://juniusbrutus.substack.com/p/westminster-confession-of-faith-reading


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Jonathan Edwards is removed to Stockbridge. He becomes a missionary to the Indians. Edwards is voted to become the president of Princeton. Then he becomes ill with smallpox and dies.
Show Notes
- Removed to Stockbridge in January 1751- His relative, John Sergeant, had been a missionary there- 42 of the : Indians were communicants by the time of Sergeant’s death- The area was not safe - murders, kidnappings- Strife and disagreement amongst the families there- Long familial dispute between the Edwardses and the Williamses- In 1754, Edwards gets everything under control- The French and Indian War- Edwards preaches 4 times every Sunday- Catechism classes for the Indian children and the white children- Indians get along with the Edwards family- Jonathan Jr. at 9 years old goes away for a year to learn the language- After the death of Edwards there were many Indian believers in Stockbridge- Daughter Esther marries the young Presbyterian minister, Aaron Burr- Aaron Burr becomes one of the founder of Princeton College and is its second president- Burr dies, laboring for the college- Edwards is voted to become the next president; he refuses, then relents- Outbreak of smallpox- Edwards is innocculated and dies- Sarah and Esther die later
Resolution 17:
Resolved, that I will live so as I shall wish I had done when I come to die.
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Jonathan Edwards defends and criticizes The Great Awakening. His congregation becomes outraged that he bars the Lord’s Supper. Edwards is removed as pastor of Northampton.
Show Notes
* The Great Awakening 1740-1742
* Emotional Excesses
* Old Lights
* New Lights
* The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God (1741)
* Spirit’s true work can be distinguished as:
* 1. Greater esteem for Christ
* 2. Operates against the interest of Satan’s kingdom (encouraging & establishing sin)
* 3. Greater regard for the truth and divinity of the Scriptures
* 4. Brings men to the light of truth
* 5. Excites love to God and men
* Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival (1742)
* 1. Shows is A Glorious Work of God
* 2. Obligations to Acknowledge
* 3. Promoters have been injuriously accused
* 4. Promoters need to be corrected (longest section)
* 5. How it ought to be promoted
* Religious Affections (1746)
1. Pendulum had swung back to understanding in response to The Great Awakening
2. Defends true religion against the idea that it is by understanding alone
3. Explains and exhorts the necessity of experience
* In December 1741 Samuel Hopkins begins staying in his home for a time
* Sarah Edwards helps him see the work of Christ in himself
* Jonathan was quiet and reserved with strangers
* Friends “found him easy of access, kind and condescending; and though not talkative, yet affable and free. Among such whose candor and friendship he has had experienced, he threw off the reserve, and was most open and free.”
* He was attentive with his daughters and sons
* He would take his daughters, individually, with him on horseback rides
* He and his sons would go out into nature to study and enjoy it
* Family would gather in the parlor after tea “cheerful and animated conversation”
* Sabbath Keeping
* Psalm Singing
* Communion Controversy
* Edwards stops the cheap admissions
* Outrage from congregation
* Edwards preaches to them 
* He is removed as pastor
* He becomes their interim pastor for 5 months
* Leaves to become a missionary to the Mohawk Indians in Stockbridge
Links
Brief Overview Biography
The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards by Steven J. Lawson
In-Depth Biography
Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography by Iain Murray
The Works of Jonathan Edwards
The Works of Jonathan Edwards published by Banner of TruthVideo Example of Edwards’ “Miscellanies”
YouTube video by Matthew Everhard
Jonathan Edwards’ 70 Resolutions


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