In the last few weeks a surge of what seem as personal attacks in regards to doctrine, polity and purpose has raised a few eyebrows. These attacks have been primarily at me and our fellowship and now have bled into other congregations. For some reason the people who have concerned themselves with creating havoc among…
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Children of God are Gloriously Empowered to Love One Another
The Lie In modern thought, so many professing Christians consider their salvation a sealed deal because of their affiliations. First, the affiliation with an action such as membership, prayer of salvation, walking an isle etc, enables some “professors” to be comfortable with the reality that their souls are safe and thus, the need to look…
Unseen Beauty Portrays Spiritual Blindness | Quick Thought
Just a moment ago my children discovered a horribly terrifying creature crawling on the floor in the house right inside the back door leading into the kitchen. They came in horror to tell me of the significantly deadly worm-like bug that would surely devour the entire household from the sound of their voices. Upon coming…
Response to the Affirmation of the Sinner’s Prayer | E Dalcour
My brother in Christ, Eddie Dalcour, Ph.D. of Christian Defense Ministries has prepared a good response to the issue of the latest SBC Resolution on the Sinner’s Prayer. I will be posting a line-by-line response soon and Lord willing, we will be answering this and other issues in a public venue. Please find Eddie’s words…
Preaching is God’s Natural Means to a Supernatural End
Recently the discussion of preaching has been in my ears and before my eyes. Sadly, like most pastors and church goers, preaching has taken a back seat to “felt needs”, humanism and pragmatic comedy and proverbial enlightenment. Creativity has taken the place of awe of the Creator and application has replaced worship. Much needs to…
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Unsinkable Faith of John Harper | Titanic Anniversary
What a beautiful expression of God’s faithfulness. If only we all could have the opportunity, maybe we should just take our lives as we live them and as we are going to share our faith. For His Glory by His Grace
A Few Thoughts on Worship Through the Scripture
Worship Worship is one of the wonders of the Christian life creating awe, an opportunity of expression and a sense of overwhelming joy that is unsurpassed. This joy is fully known because of Jesus Christ, the One and only Son of the living God who created all that exists for His glory. Jesus, in His…
What John 3:16 Really Says…
We hosted this panel in California and Dr.s Dalcour and Downing give a wonderful exposition on this text. Please watch and listen several times. Feel free to share it. TRANSCRIPT What John 3:16 Really Says “Dr. Downing” A literal translation For So Loved God the World, the verb is in the emphatic position, so as…
Reformed Perspective of Elders
This was sent to me today by a dear friend who is in the middle of a battle over sin in the local church and the elder’s office and command to deal with sin. The problem stems from a misunderstanding of “democracy” which only moves under the teaching of scripture, and “rule” that the scripture…