The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Though God regenerates us individually, the path of growth and maturity He has designed requires following Christ together with other believers in a church. Christian growth and maturity happen in the context of committed relationships that arise in local congregations. That is, it takes a […]
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The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Though God regenerates us individually, the path of growth and maturity He has designed requires following Christ together with other … More
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There’s been a lot of chatter the last couple years over “de-conversion” stories. Of course, there is the story of well-known pastor and author Joshua Harris, as well as the Youtube comedians Rhett and Link.
I’ve written on this…
Religion is an indispensable component of the public square.[1] Since the public square is encapsulated by the ideas of human beings, and since religion is an idea at the forefront of man’s mind,[2] any suggestion to the contrary would necessarily entail the public square ceasing to be the public square. Stated differently, you can’t have […]
Introduction God has decreed all things that come to pass, and He carries out His decrees in two distinct, yet related ways. The first is creation, God’s external work of initiation. The second is providence, God’s work of continuation. In this session, we will cover divine providence in general, and next time we will look […]
Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving, the History of the USA, and Biblical foundations for society: It is a basic human problem (and sin) to look to celebrities and famous people and attractive people and gifted people. (Hollywood stars, singers, celebrities, popularity; … Continue reading
“There is no second-century manuscript evidence.” —Helmut Koester
When it comes to the transmission of the New Testament text, the second century has been long recognized as a critical time period. And it is not hard to see why. If the New Testament bo…
Q. 13. How did God create man?
A. 13. God created man as male and female in His image, in knowledge, righteousness, holiness, and with dominion over the creatures. (Genesis 1:26-28; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24).
Here is a question on which I have been musing for the last 2 years: If the present generation of Americans were given the opportunity to form a new nation, could they create one equal to or greater than the United States of America? The answer is an undeniable “no.” The only people who would […]
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Here is a question on which I have been musing for the last 2 years: If the present generation of Americans were given the opportunity to form a new nation, … More
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I know I am a little late to the game, but we had another election in the United States. In fact, there are still some elections that haven’t announced a winner just yet. I am not sure how some of you voted so you are either happy or sad. I know who I …
Introduction In this article, we move from God’s internal act of decree to His first external act of creation. Specifically, we will consider creation in general, and next time, we will look at the creation of man. Question Q. 12. What is the work of creation? A. The work of creation is God making all […]
“Living out a distinctively Christian ethic is not contingent upon the government implementing Old Covenant civil law, nor does the furthering of God’s kingdom entail infringing on the religious liberty of unbelievers.”
Today, I am headed to Denver, CO, for the annual meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)—two of the largest gatherings for biblical scholars in the world. In addition to the normal meals, gathering…
I once heard the late James Boice say, “We tend to overestimate what God will do in one year and greatly underestimate what he will do in twenty.” The truth of this statement was immediately apparent to me as I pondered some of the great works of God in history, like the Protestant Reformation and […]
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I once heard the late James Boice say, “We tend to overestimate what God will do in one year and greatly underestimate what he will do in twenty.” The truth … More
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I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church!
Given that it is election day across our nation (Nov 8th), this may seem like a strange date for a book to be released. But sin…
Scripture Over the Church and the Devastating Results of Not Following that Rule An Evangelical Introduction to Church History, Part 4 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Barbarian Invasions after Augustine died in 430 AD up until Islam came in … Continue reading
A couple of months ago I preached through chapter 13 in my regular exposition of Romans at Grace Baptist Church where I serve as pastor. I had worked through verses 1-7 before but this time there was a great urgency in my study. In the wake of so many governmental missteps during the Covid pandemic […]
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A couple of months ago I preached through chapter 13 in my regular exposition of Romans at Grace Baptist Church where I serve as pastor. I had worked through verses … More
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Who wants to get more productive? Okay, maybe not a lot of people will admit they want to do more, but most likely some will admit they wished they can do less. There are some that love their jobs but do not want to do. Pastors are in that mix too. If …
Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of the Reformation, by R. C. Sproul From the Council of Orange in 529 AD to the Council of Trent (1545-1563) – An Evangelical Introduction to Church History, part 3 See Part 1 An Evangelical … Continue reading
Keith Mathison, at Ligonier Ministries, and in the September 2010 issue of Talbletalk, has an excellent article on the Roman Catholic Cardinal, John Henry Newman’s (1801-1890) claim and he compares Newman’s take with another Anglican who converted to Roman Catholicism … Continue reading
In Modern Day “Konya”, known as “Iconium” in Acts 14 – ” The Tomb of the Sufi Mystic known as “Mowlana” (Persian) or “Mevlana” (Turkish) The Tomb of “Mevlana” (Turkish) or “Mowlana” ( مولانا – Farsi), the Sufi mystic, Jallal … Continue reading
The Bible speaks a lot about the weather. And in every instance, the message is the same: God is the one who is in control of the weather. Rain, snow, hail, sun, wind, thunder, lightning—they are all His instruments, used for blessing, for judgment, and for declaring to the world that His power knows no […]
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The Bible speaks a lot about the weather. And in every instance, the message is the same: God is the one who is in control of the weather. Rain, snow, … More
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A Short Summary View The Amplitheatre in Ephesus mentioned in Acts chapter 19 Photo by Ken Temple (Ephesus, Turkey) This article is by no means exhaustive, but here are some highlights from early church history with references and sources … Continue reading
Critcal Race Theory (CRT) and Intersectionality have been a hot topic for some time. There have been many books, articles, and even sermons discussing this very topic. In these two videos, Darrell B Harrison dives into what CRT and Intersectionality ar…
