This is the third entry in a three-part series deconstructing popular illustrations that pastors give their congregations, all of which might sound good or spiritual, but do not correspond to history or reality. The purpose is to build your discernment when people say bibley things, and not let evangelical historical sound bites lead you to … 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
Tylor Standley, a progressive liberal writer who blogs at http://tylorstandley.com , recently posted an article on Relevant Magazine entitled “6 Heretics Who Should Be Banned From Evangelicalism.” In the article, which has been shared almost 9700 times on Facebook, he seeks to answer the question: “Can you be an evangelical Christian and believe… …in evolution? …that Hell is … Read more
**Developing** Wade Burleson, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid, Oklahoma, has posted some disturbing information about the #DOWNGRADE at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary under the directives of Paige Patterson. In the Istoria Ministries Blog, Burleson alleges that Paige Patterson – contrary to the admissions policy at SWBTS – instituted a unilateral directive as of … Read more
There is an expression often used in our modern evangelical Churches, which is “heart for God“. It’s usually referenced in the context of someone who has a tender disposition, is spiritually sensitive, is sincerely devout, or worse case scenario- someone who just gets really emotional. A typical use of the phrase would be “That man … Read more
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive … Read more
Tony Miano recently wrote an article titled “Abortion Abolition is Not the Gospel“. As far as that goes, we agree with Miano: abolition is not the Gospel. We have said the same thing ourselves on numerous occasions. We are Gospel-centered, and as we have explained to our critics before, we believe that the work of … Read more
Brothers, The oft-heard phrase in Reformed circles, ‘Semper Reformanda,‘ came first from Jodocus van Lodenstein – a Dutch Reformed stalwart who coined the expression in a devotional publication in 1674. According to Lodenstein and others who began to use this terminology, it was not enough for a resurgence of Biblical literacy to reform the doctrine … Read more
There is something out there that is terrifying. It is the scourge of your soul, and is what keeps you up at night. It leaves you continually unfulfilled and restless. It leaves you disappointed and damaged. It slowly eats away at you, as the years of discouragement embitter you until you become a shell of … 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
[Note: You may have to click photos to enlarge them] Since Ergun Caner has become the newly elected President of Brewton-Parker College, the Marketplace of Ideas (in the 21st Century this is called social media and the Internet) has become aflame with legitimate disbelief and outrage. The sheer magnitude of righteous indignation has been astounding, … Read more
No. Christianity does not need Chris Rosebrough. God is self-sufficient, Gospel is complete, and Jesus needs nothing and no one. So, please forgive the question. Perhaps a better question would be, “Is there a need in the Christian church for Chris Rosebrough and the work of discernment ministries?” Chris is best known for his program, … Read more
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It … Read more
Purchase my book, “A Baptist Catechism” on Amazon, recently released to the general public. Fellowship Church of Sidney has been using Spurgeon’s version of the Baptist Catechism (slightly revised) since 2010 for its corporate teaching and distribution for family devotion. Included is that catechism, along with the London Baptist Confession of Faith, the Baptist Church … Read more
Purchase my book, “A Baptist Catechism” on Amazon, recently released to the general public. Fellowship Church of Sidney has been using Spurgeon’s version of the Baptist Catechism (slightly revised) since 2010 for its corporate teaching and distribution for family devotion. Included is that catechism, along with the London Baptist Confession of Faith, the Baptist Church … Read more
