John Owen is regarded as one of the most influential reformed theologians in church history. His writings have been published by various publishers including a number of Puritan Paperbacks by Banner of Truth. I personally have greatly benefi…
The doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone is so precious to us. As a quick reminder, justification is: Justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone is why the gospel is good news. It is at the very heart of what Christ has done for His people. […]
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Well, it’s New Year’s Eve. It’s the time of the year to be inundated with “Best of” stories and “Year in Review” segments, dutifully cataloging everything that happened in pop culture or politics.
But, what if a “Year in Review” was about more than cel…
How good it is to thank the Lord, and praise to Thee, Most High, accord, to show Thy love with morning light, and tell Thy faithfulness each night; yea, good it is Thy praise to sing, and all our sweetest music bring. O Lord, with joy my heart expands before the wonders of Thy hands; […]
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In this heartfelt interview, Divine shares her inspiring story of choosing life for her son, Oliver. Facing financial struggles and a difficult pregnancy, Divine found herself at an abortion clinic. However, a chance encounter with a compassionate group of Christians, and a discussion about adoption opened her eyes to the love and support available to …
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This article is part 12 in a series by Tom Nettles on Remembering Jesus Christ. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11). The first of the ecumenical creeds was formulated in a council called by the emperor Constantine. According to historians Eusebius of Caesarea […]
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These are my favorite reads for 2023:15. A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 168914. The Preeminent Christ by Paul Washer13. All Things for Good by Thomas Watson12. Heaven Taken by Storm by Thomas Watson11….
Seed of Woman, source of life, Fought against the death of man. Sin, death, hell all caused the strife, Full salvation was the plan. “Strike his heel with poisoned fang! Now he’s gone and in the grave, Me he will no more harangue Vain the plan from death to save.” Myst’ry baffled every one. Man […]
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From a manger of man’s making, to God’s bless’d eternal throne.
He will judge the dead and living, take the saved to be his own.
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Forsaken, hated, and despised A child of wrath, no hope, forlorn, Cast down by sin, by anger torn Our hopelessness was not disguised. Who can reverse this solemn state? Who can turn sour into sweet? Who can our mortal trespass meet? Who can our crooked souls set straight? A Scandal! God breathed human air; Unjust […]
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Augustine, On Baptism Against the Donatists – Book 2, Chapter 3, 4 . . . . But who can fail to be aware that the sacred canon of Scripture, both of the Old and New Testament, is confined within its … Continue reading
Thanks for reading this latest installment from my current project of reading (and blogging) through Augustine’s works. This book, known as “On Baptism, Against the Donatists” was written in response to the Donatists who were teaching various doctrines regarding baptism (and, specifically, related to re-baptism of converts to the Church from heretical groups). Augustine addresses …
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Before one can talk intelligently about sphere sovereignty, we must first establish that God, the Creator of the universe, Himself created the three primary spheres of the family, the church, and the state.
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Before one can talk intelligently about sphere sovereignty, we must first establish that God, the Creator of the universe, Himself created the three primary spheres of the family, the church, and the state.
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Well, I guess there has been some progress. At least now I know that yes, brother Briggs was making reference to me, hence, I am a dangerous man to be warned about globally, evidently. I doubt I will get much in the way of serious response about the allegation of kenoticism. It is all wrapped up in the use of […]
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Based on Psalm 92 Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise Thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show Thy love by morning light, And talk of all Thy truth at night. Sweet is the day of sacred rest, No mortal cares disturb my breast; O may my heart in tune be […]
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This article is part 11 in a series by Tom Nettles on Remembering Jesus Christ. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10). When John summarized the narrative of his gospel (20:31), he acknowledged a strategic selectivity to the signs performed by Jesus. His purpose was “that […]
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Bah, humbug.
That’s probably one of the most well-known lines in literary (and now, cinematic) history. Everybody immediately recognizes the curmudgeonly voice of Ebeneezer Scrooge as he pours cold water all over our Christmas spirit.
And his point i…
In 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned the case of Roe v Wade which paved the way for Abortion has legal grounds in our country. It is does not mean that Abortion is illegal in the U.S., but states can now determine if Abortion can be lega…
In this episode of ‘This Is Why’ Zach Conover talks about the effects of Government Education. “Public Schools… have become little more than tools for producing compliant citizens to messianic state”.
If you have been in church as long as I have, you may have heard the expression, “In the world, not of the world.” This is softly based on Jesus’ High Priestly prayer in John 17, which says, “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep …
On the field we often hear a missionary say something like, “We’re meeting with a few pastors today and want to cast vision.” Or maybe at a yearly training meeting, a leader might remark from the pulpit, “Meet with your disciples and cast vision for soul winning to them.” I don’t know the history of […]
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Dr. Michael J. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.
He earned his Ph.D. under one of the world’s leading text-critical scholars, Larry W. Hurtado, at the University of Edinburgh, where he researched a parchment fragment of an apocryphal gospel, P.Oxy. 840. He graduated summa cum laude with a M.Div. from Westminster Seminary California, and
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Watch as Pastor Jeff Durbin is confronted by a couple of college students on the campus at LSU. EAN was present on site to bring awareness to the Rally for HB813 and proclaim the Gospel. This conversation will help equip you to deal with common object…
This article is part 9 in a series by Tom Nettles on Remembering Jesus Christ. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8). Before John gives a narrative of his evidence, the signs and sayings that should produce belief, He gives a dense and powerful statement of the theological conclusion. We […]
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One of my favorite electives I teach here at RTS Charlotte is “The Origin and Authority of the New Testament Canon.” We cover a lot of ground in that course: why we have a NT canon, what is the earliest evidence for a canon consciousness, w…
God shall all your need supply,
Ask not how, nor question why.
All you need, whate’r it be,
All the need you cannot see.
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A Study of Matthew 16:18 – Peter and the Rock – Scripture & church history
