Tradition – Originally written at Beggar’s All Reformation and Apologetics in 2016. μάτην δὲ σέβονταί με διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων “And in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrine the commandments of men” Mark 7:7 ἀφέντες τὴν ἐντολὴν τοῦ … Continue reading
The undeniable love of God for His people pours forth abundantly from the pages of Scripture. God really loves and cares for the good of the Church. One of the ways this shows itself is in His wise bestowment of godly pastors to His local churches (cf. Eph. 4:11). Every Christian needs a pastor! And […]
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For those who love to talk about theology, a good head-scratching question can really be fun. It allows us to stay up late in deep conversations with our friends over the mysteries of God and his Word.
Indeed, Jesus was known for asking some pretty tou…
For those who love to talk about theology, a good head-scratching question can really be fun. It allows us to stay up late in deep conversations with our friends over the mysteries of God and his Word.
Indeed, Jesus was known for asking some pretty tou…
How does one grow in Christ? That is the question many ask after they become a Christian. Some have even asked that as they continue to attend their church.There have been many books written on the subject of growing in your faith and J.I. Packer has w…
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them” (Acts 16:25). It has been said that the way a person looks at a rose bush determines whether he is an optimist or a pessimist. A pessimist is sad that rose bushes have thorns. An […]
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It’s that time of year again.
A wonderful new crop of seminary students has arrived here at RTS-Charlotte and today they begin the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to…
It’s that time of year again.
A wonderful new crop of seminary students has arrived here at RTS-Charlotte and today they begin the grueling month-long experience of Summer Greek. And, like all seminary students before them, they will begin to ask the q…
One of the classic arguments against Calvinism is the belief of regeneration proceeding faith. Many non-Calvinists would say, no faith always comes first then we are regenerated. That does sound nice, but it is not biblical. What is implied by saying f…
One of the classic arguments against Calvinism is the belief of regeneration proceeding faith. Many non-Calvinists would say, no faith always comes first then we are regenerated. That does sound nice, but it is not biblical. What is implied by saying f…
From the Excellent video: “The Failure of Eastern Orthodoxy” A very well-done video with lots of historical information and analysis. Demonstrates the clear ways that Eastern Orthodoxy left the true Biblical faith by adding man-made traditions and practices slowly over … Continue reading
A Father is to be the spiritual leader in his home. He may choose to delegate some aspects of the family worship to his wife and to the church, but the ultimate responsibility rests with him.
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Recently, a question was asked on Twitter on what your three favorite hymns are. I answered that question without hesitation so I thought it would be good to share my three favorite hymns with you. First, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” The next is “All …
Why should I care? You should care about missions because God cares.The subject is important to God; because God’s own glory is important; and God’s glory is the overall theme of the Bible. 1. The whole Bible is about God’s … Continue reading
خدا (Khoda) or الله (Allah) ?? Updated: July 21, 2023 Originally written here in 2010 at Beggar’s All. In Ergun Caner and Emir Caner’s book, Unveiling Islam, in the chapter on Allah (chapter 6 – “Allah: Names of Terror and Names … Continue reading
Dan Philips has an excellent article on Matthew 28:19 at Pyromaniacs. Please read it carefully; the details about Grammar and Syntax (the relationships of words with each other in sentences) are very important. Dan has actually taken the time to write … Continue reading
“Who chose the books of the New Testament canon?”
Among the countless questions I have heard over the years about the origins of the canon, this may be the most common. And that’s totally understandable. The Bible didn’t drop fr…
The Bible is a divinely inspired, inerrant & authoritative book & is truly useful & profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting & training ourselves in righteousness. If we want sound, God-honoring churches, we must be acquainted with the Scriptures.
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This is from an online written debate on Oral Tradition at Green Bagins, from 2010. Comment # 26 by David T. King, who has done lots of work in apologetics vs. Roman Catholicism. (and Co-Author with William Webster, of the … Continue reading
One of the joys of the reformed faith is its evangelistic pedigree. From Calvin’s Geneva to Judson’s love for Burma, those who embrace the doctrines of grace have a long history of commitment to sharing Christ with the nations. When it comes to rural America, evangelism has its challenges.
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Last week, Christian worship duo Shane and Shane released a social media post advertising their upcoming concert in Red Rocks, which is sponsored by Christian radio station Air1, a sister station with K-Love. There were only a few artists mention along…
I finally forked up the money to buy the massive comprehensive book, “Baptism in the Early Church”, by Everett Ferguson. I am looking forward to digesting this massive book of 953 pages! I am skipping around right now and just … Continue reading
When I was younger, I usually thought of church as a place where people go to sing and hear a guy talk about God. Thankfully, over the years and getting saved, my views on church and preaching have changed. However, it seems many in the church don’t un…
The book of Psalms is the most read and quoted book of the Old Testament. The Psalms have also been put into music more than any other book in the Bible as I have mentioned in a previous review. The Psalms are written with different types of …
In this video, Costi Hinn and Owen Strachan address topics that have been discussed within the church as well as social media. Such topics include head coverings, patriarchy, women teaching women.
As I noted in a previous blog post, it seems that the issue of the origins of the biblical canon continues to garner quite a bit of scholarly attention. And this is good news. There’s always more issues to be explored and debated.
Let me mention …
Are you ever haunted by memories? David was: “My sin is ever before me” (Psalm 51:3). The sons of Korah also were plagued by difficult memories: “All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face” (Psalm 44:15). Remembering your past failures and sins can keep you locked in the dungeon of despair.
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In Romans 6:1-14, the Apostle Paul gives Christians, among other things, one of the purposes of believer’s baptism. This blessed ordinance of our Lord Jesus Christ is a beautiful picture worth a thousand words! While much ink has been spilled over the mode, subject, and purpose of baptism, let me give you three simple, yet […]
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I recently did a weekend conference for Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA, on the topic of the where the Bible came from, and why we can trust it. Here’s a video of my lecture, followed by a video of an interview I did with Jason Dees, the se…
