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The Law of Love
Life is all about relationships. A significant part of what it means for us to be created in the image of God is to be relational. God Himself is a … More
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Is the Concept of a “Self-Authenticating” Bible a Modern Invention?
How do we know which books are from God, and which are not? Certainly the apostolic origins of a book can help identify it as being from God (see post here). And, the church’s overall consensus on a book can be part of how we identity it as being from…
Obscure, But Not Unnoticed: A Pastor’s Reflection on the History of a Rural SBC Church
***This article serves as a foundational, macro-level overview of the history of First Baptist Church-Edna. In order to eventually accumulate a more exhaustive record of FBC-Edna, it is the prayer of the author to devote more analysis into the history of this local church in the future. As such, the content of this article is […]
Examining Dispensationalism’s Defunct Covenant Theology: The New Covenant
This article will analyze the New Covenant, as understood within Dispensational and Particular Baptist theological frameworks. In keeping with the pattern of this section of the Dismantling Dispensationalism series, each of the three main classifications of Dispensationalism will be categorized with the primary source that corresponds thereto. Moreover, relevant citations from a Particular Baptist (1689 […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Questions 10-11
Introduction Now that we have considered God’s existence, attributes, and trinity, we may begin to contemplate His acts. We start not with the external acts of God. We start with the internal acts, namely His decrees or sometimes referred to in the singular as His decree. Body Question 10 A. Question and Answer Q. 10. […]
An Exposition of the Baptist Catechism Questions 10-11
Introduction Now that we have considered God’s existence, attributes, and trinity, we may begin to contemplate His acts. We start not with the external acts of God. We start with the internal acts, namely His decrees or sometimes referred to in the singular as His decree. Body Question 10 A. Question and Answer Q. 10. […]
7 Signs of a Strong Convention
I am grateful to the Lord to be the father of five children. Being the father of five by no means makes me a parental expert, but it does mean … More
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What If Jesus Sinned?
We believe that Jesus lived a perfect, obedient life before the Father while living on earth. He is the One fulfilled the law of God on our behalf through His active obedience. The Bible says, “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so th…
One of the Most Overlooked Arguments for the Resurrection
Well, soon it will be Easter. That wonderful time of the year when we remember (and celebrate) the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
But, not all will be celebrating. There are many that find Easter to be a senseless holiday—apart from, perhaps, the…
Jesus Lived For Us
Easter Sunday is approaching and many churches are getting ready for their Easter service. I am praying that many pastors will preach faithfully the gospel of our Lord as there will many attending this weekend since Christmas last year or for the first…
Love Is Not Love
You probably have heard the phrase, “love is love.” Over the last few years it has been made famous by yard signs, songs, movies, and even a comic book. The … More
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Is Pragmatism Good for the Church?
Ever heard of the term “pragmatism?” I am sure most of you have yet do not know what it is. R.C. Sproul wrote:Pragmatism is the only philosophy native to America. Pragmatism eschews any hope of discovering ultimate truth. It is skeptical with respect t…
The Psychology of Catholic Converts Examined (and Eastern Orthodox)
This is an excellent examination of some of the aspects of what drives Evangelical Protestants to convert to Roman Catholicism (and I would add that conversions to EO have similar aspects.) The quotes by Raymond Brown are especially enlightening. Be … Continue reading
The Psychology of Catholic Converts Examined (and Eastern Orthodox)
This is an excellent examination of some of the aspects of what drives Evangelical Protestants to convert to Roman Catholicism (and I would add that conversions to EO have similar aspects.) The quotes by Raymond Brown are especially enlightening. Be … Continue reading
The Word of God in the Thessalonian Letters
Having established a church in Philippi (Acts 16) where there was no synagogue, Paul now, having suffered in Philippi at the hands of Romans (16:19-24), goes to Thessalonica and uses … More
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E Pluribus Unum and Local Churches
The Continental Congress signed a Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the 13 British Colonies as an independent nation to be called the United States of America. Before … More
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Keller and Cities
I am a city boy. I love the variety of activities that cities have. I love that cities have many people who you can interact with. Thing that I don’t miss from the city is traffic especially at rush hour.The city can be a great place to live, but it ca…
Looking for Brief and Accessible Books on the Origins of the Biblical Canon? Here are Two Good Ones
Whenever I speak on the origins of the New Testament canon, I am regularly asked about whether there are brief, accessible books on the subject—the kind that could be given to lay folks in the church. Unfortunately, my books on canon usually don’…
Looking for Brief and Accessible Books on the Origins of the Biblical Canon? Here are Two Good Ones
Whenever I speak on the origins of the New Testament canon, I am regularly asked about whether there are brief, accessible books on the subject—the kind that could be given to lay folks in the church. Unfortunately, my books on canon usually don’…
False Doctrines of 2 of the churches that claim to be “Apostolic”
Two excellent series by Dr. Jordan Cooper, a Lutheran minister. As a committed Protestant, Evangelical, Reformed Baptist, I agree with him on these issues. Excellent analaysis. I am making my own comments here and there, but please listen to Dr. … Continue reading
Tertullian (~200): Children should not be baptized until they can ask for salvation themselves
Originally posted on Chris Whisonant:
And so, according to the circumstances and disposition, and even age, of each individual, the delay of baptism is preferable; principally, however, in the case of little children. For why is it necessary — if…
Book Review: Knowing Sin by Mark Jones
John Owen said that the believer who knows his sin, he is the most useful. To many Christians, knowing their sin or just sin in general seems to be of unimportance. Most believers in the church want to Christ, the character of God, and other theo…
Yasir Qadhi on sex-slaves in Islam
Yasir Qadhi seems to admit that taking sex slaves as a result of war by early Muslims was permissible. He admits that this is controversial in Islam and that he gets lots of questions about this issue. The issue is … Continue reading
The heart is cleansed by faith first, then baptism follows, like a seal
Some key quotes that demonstrate against the idea that baptismal regeneration was unanimous by the early church fathers and early church writers. “That baptismal washing is a sealing of faith, which faith is begun and is commended by the faith of repentance. … Continue reading
Why I Am Willing to Be Nominated for SBC President
The Southern Baptists Convention (SBC) needs a change of direction. Over our 177-year history the Lord has enabled the churches of the SBC to accomplish some amazing things for the … More
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Statement from Southern Baptists Nominating Tom Ascol and Voddie Baucham
This a statement from Southern Baptists nominating Tom Ascol and Voddie Baucham We, concerned Southern Baptists of differing geographical, theological and vocational perspectives, in one voice nominate Pastor Tom Ascol … More
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What is the Fear of the Lord?
Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge” (LSB). We see the term “the fear of the Lord” throughout scripture yet many believers do not know what it is. Some think the fear of the Lord is being terrified of God like one …