Lesson 34: The Resurrection of Jesus
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Charles Spurgeon’s Public Evangelism (Part 1)
This article is Part 1 in a series. Each local church plays a vital role in the great commission. Sadly, according to C. H. Spurgeon, the great commission has become the great omission. Spurgeon writes: The gospel command is so little obeyed that one would imagine that it ran thus, ‘Go into your own place […]
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Irenaeus did not teach the Perpetual Virginity of Mary
Irenæus (wrote around 180-202 AD) says Jesus opened Mary’s womb (aperians vulvam, Against Heresies 4:33:11), a “denial of virginity in partu” (during birth) – Also, Against Heresies 3:21:10 and 3:22:4 the way he compares to creation’s ground (as yet, virgin … Continue reading
The Gateway Drug into Bethel’s Theology
Why are Christians urging their fellow brothers and sisters to stay away from Bethel music even if the song is doctrinally sound? That is how they hook you into listening into their teaching and embracing their theology.Consider these words from the ar…
Response to Joshua Charles on Protestantism, Baptism, and Roman Catholicism
Joshua Charles thinks that disagreements over baptism, the Lord’s supper, and church government are a problem for Protestants. Also, everyone cannot be a scholar. That is true, but that seems to be a smoke-screen for “just trust us” (the Roman … Continue reading
Book Review: Empowered Witness by Alan Strange
What is the mission of the church? Does the church supposed to have any political position whatsoever? Is the church supposed to be neutral when it comes to the issues of our day? Alan Strange in his book, Empowered Witness, takes a look at the c…
Lord, Hear My Prayer
Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry Have ready access unto Thee; When in distress to Thee I fly, O hide not Thou Thy face from me. Attend, O Lord, to my desire, O haste to answer when I pray; For grief consumes my strength like fire, My days as smoke pass swift away. […]
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What Does Genesis 1:1 Have to Do with John 3:16?
Ours is day when the very idea that absolute truth exists is judged outmoded, offensive, and hateful. You can have your truth and I can have my truth and the two need not even approximate each other much less agree.
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How to Face Apparent Contradictions in the Gospels
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Lesson 33: Death and Burial of Jesus
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What were the Traditions Mention in 2 Thessalonians 2:15?
In 2 Thessalonians 2, the Apostle Paul is addressing the coming Man of Lawlessness to a church that believes the return of Christ could be at any moment. Now who exactly is this Man of Lawlessness is subject for another time but the point that is being…
One of the Core Markers of Early Christian Identity
One of the most notable features of early Christianity is that it was a religion concerned with books. Particularly, scriptural books.
As Margaret Mitchell observed, “Christianity was a religious movement with texts at its very heart and soul, in its b…
Did Aquinas Believe in the Finish Work of Christ?
The following is from The Warrior Christ: A Theology of the Work of Christ by Owen Strachan:(Thomas Aquinas) argued for a medicinal atonement approach to divine punishment for sin. Christ did not die for sinners in legal sense, but rather to pay a debt…
Did Aquinas Believe in the Finish Work of Christ?
The following is from The Warrior Christ: A Theology of the Work of Christ by Owen Strachan:(Thomas Aquinas) argued for a medicinal atonement approach to divine punishment for sin. Christ did not die for sinners in legal sense, but rather to pay a debt…
Lesson 32: Crucifixion of Jesus
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True Happiness
Fix my heart and eyes on Thine! What are other objects worth? But to see Thy glory shine, Is a heaven begun on earth: Trifles can no longer move, Oh, I tread on all beside, When I feel my Saviour’s love, And remember how He died. Now my search is at an end, Now my […]
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A Case for Cessationism
Cessationism is the belief that the Apostolic sign gifts as seen through the Apostles in the New Testament have ceased. There has been a lot of discussions on this topic and a lot of disagreements. Ten ago, John MacArthur hosted the Strange Fire confer…
Arguing With A Pro-Choice Muslim
Watch Pastor Jeff engage with a pro-choice Muslim. This conversation dives into the depths of ethical, moral, and religious perspectives surrounding the right to life versus the autonomy to choose. Pastor Jeff challenges the pro-choice argument with compelling reasoning, drawing comparisons to historical injustices and questioning the moral foundations of choosing to end a life […]
Pastor vs. Women’s March Foster Mom
In this compelling exchange, Pastor Jeff Durbin defends the biblical stance in a conversation with a foster mom at a women’s march. Pastor Durbin draws powerful parallels between the historical fight against slavery and the modern struggle against abortion, challenging the notion that the so-called “right to choose” overrides the fundamental right to life. It’s […]
Christian Nations and the Aim of Missions
Imagine the following statement being made from the pulpit of your church by a guest speaker: “Our mission is to make this nation a Christian nation.” What is your reflexive reaction in this hypothetical situation? Perhaps you have noticed the lack of context in this thought experiment. Regardless of what context you may have added […]
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Christian Nations and the Aim of Missions
Imagine the following statement being made from the pulpit of your church by a guest speaker: “Our mission is to make this nation a Christian nation.” What is your reflexive reaction in this hypothetical situation? Perhaps you have noticed the lack of context in this thought experiment. Regardless of what context you may have added […]
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One of the Most Important Ministry Skills That Nobody Talks About
What’s the most important skill you need to be successful in ministry? Knowing how to run a good meeting.
Ok, that’s not really true. Many other things matter more (a lot more!). But, running a good meeting still matters. And more than you think.
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I Am Sure You Have Noticed…
I am sure you have noticed by now that I have been posting a lot more than I previously have been over the last couple of years. I have to admit that there were times I wondered if I should continue posting here. I have been doing the majority of posti…
Every Church is a Christocracy
If the last few years have forced evangelicals to reconsider anything it is the nature of authority in the world and in the church. On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Trump announced that a corona virus was spreading throughout the world in such a way that we were facing a pandemic of epic proportions. He […]
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Book Review: Crisis of Confidence by Carl Trueman
I have stated on this blog that creeds and confessions are expressions of the Christian Church. Most of them have been around for centuries while others are just being released. Most of them do support what the Bible says while others are just echoes o…
Lesson 31: Jesus Alone is Faithful
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A Compelling Case for a Confession of Faith – Part 2
In the last post, we considered some introductory reasons for every local church to have a healthy confession of faith. In this post, I’ll give you 5 positive reasons for having a confession of faith. First, because: We Have a Conviction Robert Paul Martin wrote, “An unwillingness to define with precision the faith that it […]
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A Discussion on Biblicism
Biblicism is term that has been tossed around for some time. Some have said that those who are Biblicists are men and women who take their Bible and sit under a tree with no teaching or resources to help them interpret scripture. Others have said that …