Over at The Messed Up Church YouTube channel, Steven Kozar has produced two response videos in regards the Roundtable Discussion between Sam Storm, Michael Brown, Jim Osman, and Justin Peters.This first video is regarding a “prophecy” about the weather…
In the crucible of perilous seasons, where flames of doubt, fear, and lawlessness seem to portend our doom, godly pastors must stand as steadfast beacons of faith, their lives and teaching a testament to trust in the face of menacing times.
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During the roundtable discussion, Michael Brown mentioned comments that Martin Luther made regarding the Jews of his day. In this video, Chris Rosebrough offers some clarification regarding Luther’s comments:In this next video, Rosebrough calls Brown o…
This roundtable discussion with Jim Osman, Justin Peters, Sam Storms, and Michael Brown is in regards to what makes one a false teacher and the continuation of the sign gifts of the Spirit:
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Recently, Gavin Ortlund posted the following on X (formerly Twitter):What work of fiction changed your worldview the most? Mine is Till We Have Faces. I cannot think about redemption the same way after reading it. Two runners up would be Lord of the Ri…
Since this blog is primarily designed to put out lay-level content on the origins of the New Testament (among other issues), I don’t normally talk about the more technical scholarly projects I am working on behind the scenes. So, here’s a l…
James Coates preached at Mission Bible Church on the holiness of God from Isaiah 6:1-7:
This article is Part 2 in a series, you can read Part 1 here. In the last post, we considered Charles Spurgeon’s public evangelism in terms of his support and practice of open-air preaching. In this post, we will consider the other means that Spurgeon used to wield the sword of the Spirit and the […]
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And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).I have not listened to Christian radio in a long time. Most of the music is man-centered and a lot of it is from …
Not too long ago, I shared a video of Steven Lawson teaching if a believer can lose his/her salvation, which was from the series the Doctrines of Grace in John. That video was part one of a two-part teaching titled, “Persevering Grace.” This video is p…
The sun shall soon dissolve like snow,the moon forbear to shine;but God, who called me here below,will be forever mine. Newton’s Collage. Long before twentieth artists like Pablo Picasso began to use the technique of collage, employing a collection of objects in their work, and long before Charles Ives wrote his Second Symphony, incorporating quotations […]
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Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,and mortal life shall cease:I shall possess, within the veil,a life of joy and peace. John Newton’s Amazing Grace was originally titled “Faith’s Review and Expectation.” By faith and in the power of the Holy Spirit, Newton “reviewed” his life to see it from the lens of reality: […]
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The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures;He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. When John Newton penned his classic hymn in 1772, first sung in January 1773, the autobiographical reflections of his life to that point were clearly at the forefront of his mind. He had experienced […]
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Through many dangers, toils, and snares,I have already come;’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home. “Amazing Grace,” or “Faith’s Review and Expectation,” appeared in “Olney Hymns” in 1779, six years after it was first sung in the parish church at Olney. It was number 41 in Book One, devoted […]
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’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! This second stanza of John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” provides Christians with a rich and subtle insight into the nature of God’s saving work in the lives of believers. The verses encourage us to consider […]
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Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me!I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. Reflect on past mercies and consider future hopes so that you can sing in the present. This year is the 250th anniversary of the writing of the hymn Amazing Grace so a […]
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During his final days in December 1807, John Newton said, “What a thing it is to live under the shadow of the wings of the Almighty! I am going the way of all flesh.” A friend replied, “The Lord is gracious.” Newton responded, “If it were not so, how could I dare to stand before […]
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There are not many events from the year 1773 that still affect our lives today. There are not many people who were around in 1773 that are still remembered today. But I can guarantee you that on any given Sunday, Christians in various churches around the world are singing a song written by an ordinary […]
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Editorial Comments on Founders Journal Exposition of “Amazing Grace:” An Appreciation of 250 Years of Edifying Influence The 250th anniversary of the first singing of “Amazing Grace” was January 2023. It was written by John Newton and sung by his parish congregation in Olney, England. This Journal is committed to a theological exposition of that […]
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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).How is the word …
Words matter. Words have different meanings. There are times when we use certain words, we have to define them. As words keep taking on new meanings in our day, Christians need to do their best to define the words they use especially in a biblical…
This is a message Jeff delivered to Pastors in Iowa. Why do we pursue equal protection? What is Justice? Listen as Jeff establishes this position and answers the objections from those who are fighting against equal protection.
Recommended Resources:A Biblical Case for Cessationism: Why the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit Have Ended by Tom Pennington, which is based on his sermon from the Strange Fire ConferenceThe Final Word: A Biblical Response to the Case for Tongues and Pr…
This is from Lawson’s series on the Doctrines of Grace in John:
Recently, they had 2 debates: On Sola Scriptura and on Purgatory I will be commenting more on these later, as time allows. Several points that stood out in the Sola Scriptura debate. 1. Trent did not emphasize his previous emphasis … Continue reading
