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How To Read The Bible by Charles Spurgeon

It cannot be adequately defended that the preeminent problem in the modern evangelical church – both in its pews and its pulpits – is not the severe disregard for Scripture.  While Scripture is oft a lauded focal point, the lip-service-only it is given is reflected throughout the visible church. It is seen on perspicuous display … Read more

Tongues: The Final Word … Got Better, Not “Lesser”

  For believers who are part of the glorious, contemporary revival of Reformed theology spreading across the globe, the pillar of sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone – is a well-known feature revived during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.  We recognize that Scripture is THE sole rule for our Christian faith and life.  It is the infallible … Read more

Calvinists, We Need to Talk

Alright, I need to talk to the Calvinists out there. Stop with the John Piper memes for five minutes and gather ’round; it’s time for a family discussion. Like you, I came to Calvinism by the mercy and grace of God. I’m one of you. I named one of my daughters Piper. I named another of … Read more

ERLC Promotes Marxist "Racial Justice" This Sunday

This Sunday is “Racial Reconciliation Sunday,” as bequeathed by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. As a part of that effort, they have released free bulletin inserts to advertise the theme-day and promote the ERLC. The insert begins with a quotation from Martin Luther King, who they said “famously spoke of the ‘fierce urgency of … Read more

How Readest Thou? A Tract by J.C. Ryle

  (The following is excerpted from the public domain work “How Readest Thou?” by J. C. Ryle.  John Charles Ryle was a Bishop in the Church of England during the late 19th century.   One biographer1 wrote of Ryle that “on June 10 [1900], he died, but he left behind a spiritual legacy that has … Read more

Heresy-neutics: A Review of “Destined To Win” by Kris Vallotton

Destined To Win: How To Embrace Your God-Given Identity And Realize Your Kingdom Purpose Author: Kris Vallotton Foreword: Lisa Bevere Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 3, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 0718080645 / ISBN-13: 978-0718080648   The endorsements alone are enough to warrant a “Warning: Heretical & Hermeneutical Danger Ahead” notice on its cover.  … Read more

A Review of the Milk-Dispensing, Highly-Esteemed Jokers at G3

Twenty-five hundred people saved their milk money to afford travel to and attendance at the G3 Conference in Atlanta last weekend. I was one of those. Little did I know when I registered for the conference that the speaking roster would be a hodgepodge of immature, milk-dispensing, highly-esteemed jokers. Lawson, Mbewe, Washer, Johnson, White, et al; … Read more

The Hopelessness of “Contending For Miracles”

Often times we find ourselves in a dire situation that we can’t manage on our own. It may be a frantic financial situation. It may be a devastating blow to our health. It could be any number of things, but time and again we seek a divine intervention into whatever circumstances we face–a quick fix. … Read more

Concerns About Reformation 500 T4G Conference in Hamburg, Germany

The 2017 Reformation 500 Together for the Gospel Conference will be held in Hamburg, Germany, on April 27-29. The Conference will feature notable speakers from the U.S. as Albert Mohler, Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever and David Platt. The event is sponsored by Evangelium21, an organization that dubs itself  “a network of Christians who base their … Read more

Christian Hedonism – Is It Right? by Dr. Peter Masters

Dr. Peter Masters has been the minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon’s) in Central London since 1970 (www.MetropolitanTabernacle.org). This article is taken from Sword & Trowel 2002, No. 3.  We are grateful for Dr. Masters’ permission to republish this article in its entirety.   Christian Hedonism – is it right? Dr. John Piper’s ‘delighting in … Read more

Review: Louie Giglio’s Simple Pursuit: A Heart After Jesus (A Daily PASSION Devotional)

Simple Pursuit: A Heart After Jesus A Daily Passion Devotional Copyright 2016 Published by Thomas Nelson, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. ISBN-13: 9780718087623   Simple Pursuit is a daily devotional book that comes out of Louis Giglio’s Passion Movement.  Merely containing an introduction by Giglio, with brief commentaries by “Christian celebrities” Chris … Read more

John MacArthur Refutes … Andy Stanley?

One of the Monday through Friday daily activities I engage in, during my morning commute to work, is listening to John MacArthur’s daily radio broadcast. (If you’re not a regular listener, go to Grace To You Radio for more information.) Somehow – I consider it providence – JMac’s message is almost precisely timed to match the … Read more