Questioning the Kingdom? – Part 2: Cultural Transformation
In the previous installment, we considered that the kingdom of God consists in the spiritual reign of Christ over the world and over his people in the church. This kingdom … More
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Apostasy is Dangerous to the Church
Apostasy is not merely a problem for peripheral or obviously half-hearted disciples. Christian leaders sometimes apostatize too. Because they love power and prestige—or because of other equally sinister motives, such as lust (Jude 4; 2 Peter 2:10) and …
Apostasy is Dangerous to the Church
Apostasy is not merely a problem for peripheral or obviously half-hearted disciples. Christian leaders sometimes apostatize too. Because they love power and prestige—or because of other equally sinister motives, such as lust (Jude 4; 2 Peter 2:10) and …
Does Grace Oppose Hard Work? My Upcoming Conversation with Jen Wilkin at the @TGC National Conference
So, today I am headed to Indianapolis for the TGC Women’s Conference (April 9-11), and the TGC National Conference (April 12-14). So excited to be in-person again, talking to real people.
I am speaking three times across the two conferences, so h…
Questioning the Kingdom? – Part 1: Definitions
What is the kingdom of God? How is cultural, societal, political transformation related to the kingdom? In defining the kingdom of God, we start by recognizing that the rule of … More
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Corinth and the Woke
When Paul explained the glory of the body of Christ to the Corinthians, he used many analogies to try to communicate a supernatural truth, that God is forming that body sovereignly through the progress of the Gospel in the world. Now consider what that meant at that time. Though surely there was not the level of travel that is possible […]
Sproul on John 3:16 and the Ability to Choose God
The Bible teaches that we were predestined to be adopted into the family of God (Ephesians 1:5). Jesus says that whoever comes, He will not cast out (John 6:37). Considering these passages, we see that John 3:16 says that “whoever believes in Him (Jesu…
My New Book “Surviving Religion 101” Releases Today!
In the fall of 1989, I began my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Like many freshmen, I was excited for the next chapter in my life, eager to explore the new opportunities and experiences that college had to offer.
Of co…
Deity and Decree with Sam Renihan
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jh5zh-ff3ba5 Samuel Renihan (Ph.D.) lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Kimberly, and their son, Owen. Sam is pastor and author of various books, including The Mystery Christ, his Covenant & his Kingdom, and From Shadow to Substance: The Federal Theology of the English Particular Baptists (1642-1704) Deity and Decree: This book is a primer, in […]
Getting John 3:16 Right
The world’s most famous Bible passage happens to be John 3:16, which says:For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life (LSB).For those who do not believe in God’s s…
Happy Easter!
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The Scandal of the Resurrection
The central claim of biblical Christianity is that Jesus Christ was crucified and rose from the dead. Without this the whole New Testament is a sham. Disprove the reality of … More
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A Reminder on What is Good about Good Friday
This is a Repost of What Is So Good About Good Friday? with a few changes:Ever wonder why we call the Friday before Easter, Good Friday? I’ll tell you why, but first we need to think back to the beginning. In the beginning, God created …
What If There is No Hell?
The Doctrine of Hell is one where most people can never accept. There are even some Christians who say that a loving God can never send people to Hell. We have some who profess the name of Christ saying that God did not invent Hell, we did. Some would …
The Grace That Sanctifies
Some Christians are alarmed at research that suggests that the number of Americans who consider themselves Christian is dropping. According to researchers at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, over the … More
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Why Don’t Churches Stop Spiritually Abusive Pastors?
For the last couple of months I’ve been making my way through a blog series on spiritual abuse which I am calling “Bully Pulpit”. You can see the prior installments here , here, here, and here.
Part of the goal of this series has been to lead up…
Church Discipline with Jeremiah Greever
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hsw6u-fe8b05 Jeremiah is pastor of FBC Sedalia, MO. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and received his Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently working on his Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Counseling and is a columnist for the Missouri Baptist newspaper, “The Pathway.” Previously, he was the […]
NAMB Document Clarifies Complementarian Commitments
CR:V has received the following document from Danny De Armas, current Chairman of our North American Mission Board (NAMB) Trustees. As you will see, the document articulates NAMB’s approach to planting churches, complementarianism, and women pastors. We are thankful for the work of NAMB planting healthy churches as well as their commitment to the clear […]
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Steven Lawson: The Word of the Lord Stands Forever
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and tea…
Hold the High Ground
Allow me to start with a little historical fiction. I think most historians of American history in the 19th century would agree with me here. If Jackson had not been killed by friendly fire in early May at Chancellorsville, and had been present to lead his troops the first day at Gettysburg, the battle would have been very different. Historians […]
Tolerance is Not Approval
Can’t we all just get along? Do you remember the feeling of freedom we had as kids? Imaginations running wild and streams of thought that flowed unimpeded by the dams … More
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An Introduction to Covenant Theology with Theocast
I must confess that I am still a rookie when it comes to Covenant Theology. I have read books and articles on the subject and even listened to podcasts discussing it. Some of you might be in the same boat as I am or you might know someone who is new to…