Editors Note. This was originally blogged on Seth Dunns blog, found HERE and reprinted with permission. Seth has all sorts of excellent thoughts, so check him out. “The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best.” ― Thomas Sowell “Upon this rock I will build My church.” Jesus Allow me … Read more
The following is a transcript of small portion of Monday’s Pulpit & Pen Program, in which JD briefly discusses what he believes to be a mischaracterization of The Squirrel’s recent post by Dave Miller and, more concerning, the marginalization of legitimate concerns through soteriological reductionism. “I talked about this article on the program Friday (or … Read more
Over the last few weeks we’ve received a lot of questions, comments and concerns about the state of and plans for the Pulpit and Pen blog. Many people have been asking how we will be proceeding into the future with JD no longer blogging and having by and large taken a step back from Social Media [His … Read more
Saying “amen” in Church is a lost and dying art. While still practiced in certain denominations and individual congregations, it is no longer a loud and vibrant tradition in mainline protestant evangelical churches, but rather more often than not is usually relegated to the “weird spiritual guy” in the tenth row. But still, some Churches do … Read more
Anyone who knows me will know I am passionate about truth. I love the Word of God, I love sound doctrine, I love books, sermons and lectures which present the truths of God’s Word and their application to every area of life. A major vehicle for much of that learning has been the Internet but … Read more
Patheos was the first (that I know of) to report on a Southern Baptist Church in California now embracing sodomy. Danny Cortez, impastor of New Heart Community Church in La Marida, California, has changed his views on gay marriage. Not surprisingly, his son recently “came out of the closet.” I’m sure the two are unrelated. … Read more
After explaining the criteria of holiness expected of church leadership in the second chapter of his first epistle to Timothy, Paul explained why the godliness of our leaders was important… “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, [15] if I delay, you may know how … Read more
To kick off the show, I want to express my thankfulness that Dan Barnes believes and teaches that homosexuality is a sin and is a sign of ultimate depravity. I definitely agree with him, but considering that I don’t know the guy and have not previously interacted with him, knowing this salient point is served … Read more
{Originally posted March 26, 2014 on faithonview.com by Rondall Reynoso. Republished with permission.} Rumors are flying that President Joe Aguillard has been given the choice of stepping down as President and being allowed to take medical retirement or being fired. For seemingly personal reasons, not ethical standards David Hankins has apparently removed his long-standing and important … Read more
The 94th Psalm: O LORD, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth! Rise up, O Judge of the earth, render recompense to the proud. How long shall the wicked, O LORD, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; all who do wickedness vaunt themselves. They crush Your people, … Read more
Project Frontlines begins today, on a day when three thousand, five hundred of your neighbors are going to be murdered in the singular and ongoing American event that has far eclipsed in length and body count the Nazi Holocaust, the Stalinist purges, and even the massacres of Chinese civilians carried out by Japanese armies and … Read more
I recently found myself embroiled in a skirmish with some people in regards to the usefulness of secular counseling and psychotherapy to the Christian believer. Specifically it was with a Pastor who was saying that he recommended those in his flock who were experiencing anxiety, depression, and various distresses to go see a secular counselor. … Read more
Tim Guthrie is a Connect 316 board member and is the pastor of Arlington Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tim Guthrie is also on the nominating committee for the Southern Baptist Convention. As I challenge his recent post on Calvinism below, please be aware that Guthrie has a role in nominating Southern Baptists to posts … Read more
Proponents of the charismatic movement necessarily defend various parts of the charismatic and Pentecostal experience. These are acts and practices that are generally unique to them and manifest in a variety of ways.They will defend holy laughter, being “drunk in the Spirit”, uncontrolled moving and shaking of their bodies and extremities, ferocious weeping, being slain … Read more
Could John Calvin, the (in)famous Genevan Reformer, Biblical scholar and theological powerhouse actually get a job (for lack of a better expression) in the pastorate today, Or would this Bible expositor and eminent scholar be generally unemployable in 2014? Before you answer, we’re talking about a man who preached pretty much every day across Geneva … Read more
