Is the Bible Just Another Book?
In this video, Steven Lawson gives a message stating the Bible is not just another book for us to read. he gives 10 reasons why the Bible is the Word of God:
Book Review: Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J Williams
The first four books of the New Testament are commonly referred to as the gospels. These four books give us the account of the earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus, yet they are not an exhaustive biography on the life of Jesus. Some of the books tel…
Book Review: Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J Williams
The first four books of the New Testament are commonly referred to as the gospels. These four books give us the account of the earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus, yet they are not an exhaustive biography on the life of Jesus. Some of the books tel…
James White Debates with Thomas Ross on the LSB vs KJV
In this video, we have a debate with James White who is arguing that the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) is a superior translation to the King James Version (KJV), which Thomas Ross will argue that the KJV has preserved the Word of God.
What is King James Onlyism?
The King James Version (KJV) has been around for over 400 years and is still used by many Christians in the church today. Granted, it is not used by many young people unless you find one that loves it for its poetic style, which I have met a teenager w…
Don’t Avoid Leviticus
Most Christians started a new Bible reading plan in the beginning of the year. Most Bible reading plans begin with the book of Genesis and why not. It is the first book of the Bible after all. They make it through with no problem. Then they get to…
Book Review: Scribes & Scripture by John D Meade and Peter J Gurry
Many have wondered how we got the Bible. Most Christians know the Bible came from God, yet He did not just drop it out the heavens or it just appeared out of nowhere. There have a been many classes in seminaries and Bible colleges on this as well as bo…
Why Does the Virgin Birth Matter? Our Savior Depends On IT
Not: Part 1 of this series. Passage of Focus: Luke 1:26-38 (cf. Isaiah 9:6-7) Cur Deus Homo. Translation: “Why God Became Man.” Such a phrase encapsulates one of the greatest mysteries that has ever been pondered by mankind, and it serves as the title for one of the most significant theological works to ever be […]
Why Christianity is Necessary in the Public Square: Solidifying Ethical Standards in Society
Note: Parts 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this series. Barring anything unforeseen, the United States of America was forever changed on June 26, 2015. In the wake of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court formally legislated every state to license marriages between same-sex couples, and to recognize all marriages that were lawfully performed out of state.[1] […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question
Introduction Generally speaking, God providentially preserves and governs all that He has made. In a particular way, however, God has providentially condescended and entered into covenantal relationships with human beings to establish and regulate kingdoms. The first covenantal arrangement between God and man is the subject we will consider in this installment. Question Q. 15. […]
Protecting Religious Liberty: Why Theonomy is Not the Answer
“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.”
Examining Dispensationalism’s Two-Rapture Theory
Just over two years ago, I began the Dismantling Dispensationalism series with the intent of highlighting problematic distinctives of Dispensationalism. In the opening article, I forecasted the series to be divided into the following nine installments- Part 1- “Dismantling Dispensationalism: My Journey Out of Dispensationalism” Part 2- “Dismantling Dispensationalism: Examining the Historical Origins of Dispensationalism” Part 3- […]
Book Review: Romans :A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written by Andrews David Naselli
To many Christians, Romans is the most popular book in the New Testament outside of the four gospels. There have been many Bible studies on this book as well as sermons. There also been numerous of commentaries that have been written on Romans includin…
Book Review: Romans :A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written by Andrew David Naselli
To many Christians, Romans is the most popular book in the New Testament outside of the four gospels. There have been many Bible studies on this book as well as sermons. There also been numerous of commentaries that have been written on Romans includin…
The SBC Must Be Shaped by the Word, Not the World
Southern Baptists Need Leaders who Aren’t Embarrassed of the Book We Baptists are people of the Book. But when it comes to matters of great concern in our cultural context, … More
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Switching to the LSB
When it comes to Bible translations, this is something that I do not take very lightly. I do not switch when new translations come out, but when it came to the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB), it was almost an easy decision but still something that was not…
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 8-9
Introduction Last time we contemplated how God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Now we come to contemplate the fact that this God is one and there is no other and how this one God is one in essence and three in persons. We […]
3 Reasons to Hold to Monergistic Regeneration
There are two words to define at the outset of today’s post. The first is monergism, and the other is synergism. Both of these words contain the Greek word “ergon” … More
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God’s Word Stands Forever
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever (Isaiah 40:8, LSB).One of the best things about the winter season is there not a whole lot of gardening to do, which in my case, consists of mowing the yard. I love mowing…
Created for Communion: A Primer on Man’s Sabbath Rest in the Triune God — Part 1
*Note: This is the first installment in a three-part series. You can access each subsequent article as they are released on the Covenant Confessions blog. Throughout the history of the Western world, few philosophers have managed to define the meaning of human life as succinctly as Saint Augustine. In the opening remarks contained in his […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 5-6
Introduction We come now to the end of the first major division of the catechism. Questions 1-6 deal with introductory matters on God and revelation. In this article, we will explore questions 5 and 6 in detail. Body Question 5 A. Question and Answer Q. 5. May all men make use of the Holy Scriptures? […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 4
Introduction The last question we answered told us how we know there is a God. We know there is a God because the light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God, but His Word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners. […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Question 3
Introduction Who is the first and greatest of beings? God is the first and greatest of beings. Should everyone believe there is a God? Everyone should believe there is a God, and it is their great sin and folly who do not. The questions and answers of the catechism are interrelated and build off of […]
Workers for God Must Bear The Seed of the Word
Workers for God must tell the gospel and keep to the gospel. You must continually dwell upon the real truth, as it is in God’s Word, for nothing but this will win souls. Now, in order to do this, workers for Christ must know God’s truth. We must know i…
Understanding the Origins, Development, and Trustworthiness of the New Testament Canon: Part 5
See part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. As we draw this series to a conclusion, we will consider the pastoral and contemporary relevance for properly understanding the origins, development, and trustworthiness of the New Testament canon.[1] The objective of this series was to demonstrate that the New Testament canon was a concept firmly entrenched in […]
Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology: The Abrahamic Covenant
This article will analyze how the Abrahamic Covenant is understood within the Dispensational and Particular Baptist theological frameworks. In keeping with the observable pattern of this portion of the Dismantling Dispensationalism series, each of the three main classifications of Dispensationalism will be categorized with the primary source that corresponds to that respective classification. Furthermore, relevant […]
Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology: The Noahic Covenant
This article will assess how the Noahic Covenant is understood within the Dispensational and Particular Baptist theological frameworks. In keeping with the previous article of this section of the Dismantling Dispensationalism series,[1] each of the three main classifications of Dispensationalism will be categorized with the primary source that corresponds to that respective classification. Furthermore, relevant […]
Pleasing Christ in Uncertain Days
Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:9 that he makes it his aim to please Christ. His goal, ambition, and great desire was to please his blessed King. May this be … More
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