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Tabletalk Magazine, April 2009: The Church in the 9th Century is unavailable, but you can change that!

The April 2009 issue of Tabletalk focuses on the ninth century. While by no means intended to provide a complete history of this century, this issue of Tabletalk aims to present several of its highlights by exploring its historical, theological, and practical ramifications. Contributors include R. C. Sproul, Tim Challies, Steven J. Lawson, Kris Lundgaard, Keith A. Mathison, Larry G. Mininger, R....

follow the Holy Spirit is to seek the good of others. Spirit-led people mourn when believers sin and work to restore them (6:1). They show mercy to errant brothers and sisters in Christ, urging them to turn from sin and be reconciled to God and the brethren (Matt. 18:15–20; 2 Cor. 2:5–11). If harsh words are necessary, they are spoken gently (Gal. 6:1) to show sinners a desire for their repentance and cleansing. The church father Jerome says, “The Spirit-led person should correct a sinner gently