The Defender for Biblical Orthodoxy: Charles Hodge
He was a strong advocate for religious experience founded on objective Calvinist theology.
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Church Leadership: Prideful Pastor Versus Christ-filled Pastor
The shepherd leaders’ job is as John Calvin said it well, “The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both.”
The Cross Changes Everything
Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, we have needed the rescuing hand of God to deliver us from evil and sin. God’s love for us was ultimately displayed when he sent Jesus Christ to die for us on the cross, only to rise from the dead so that we may be saved.
Episode 23: Destructive Nature of Private Sin
Dietrich Bonhoeffer puts it this way in his book Life Together, “Those who remain alone with their evil are left utterly alone.”
The Story Behind, “Silent Night”
“Silent Night” even came to the attention of the king and queen, and the Strasser children were asked to give a royal performance, assuring the carol’s fame.
5 C’s on Essential Characteristics for Leaders
Hiring can be such a challenging task for churches. Why? For hiring the wrong person that does not fit the culture of the church can often cause so much heartache and havoc.
Competent to Counsel: 10 Quotes by Jay Adams (1929–2020)
Jay Adam is known as the one who began the resurgence and championing the biblical counseling movement. His book, “Competent to Counsel” published in 1970 had revolutionized the way I have approached counseling with the supremacy of God’s Word (Scripture alone).
Episode 19: Things I Wished I’d Known Before Ministry
What were bits of information that would have been helpful to known before entering into ministry? Here are five things that bible college/seminary did not teach us but has been helpful knowing serving in the local church.
5 Ways to Deal with People Who Cause You Grief
Today, if you face any sort of difficulty with people, the world will say to take the highway. I believe Christians are called to take the higher way.
Three Dangerous Leaders
Lately, I have had an opportunity to pull back from all the busy activities of ministry and to simply stop, reflect, and think. Here are three lessons I’ve learned about leadership over the past 10 years.
Episode 18: How to Disagree on Theological Differences
Theological disagreement can cause church splits, tear up churches and ultimately jeopardize Christian Unity.
Should Christians Read Other Books, or Just the Bible?
The real debate within the contemporary cultural context lies at the intersection in post-modernity where the Bible has its rightful place in authority, certainty, and the finality.
Episode 16: Should I Tithe Even If I’m Struggling?
Average person is living with an incredible amount of debt. Statistics says the average is $90,000.00.
Christ, the Anthem! Our Mighty Fortress
Luther’s most famous hymn is “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” written in 1529. Based on Psalm 46, it reflects Luther’s awareness of our intense struggle with spiritual warfare.
20 Bible Verses For Faith Through Difficult Times
What Scripture or promise of God gets you through difficult situations?
Episode 14: Coronavirus?! How Should Churches Respond?
How should pastors reach local congregants through the preaching of God’s Word? How could churches collect tithes and offerings? What about pastoral care in providing resources for the flock?
Every Life is Precious to God
In certain countries, there are 3,572,000 orphans, with nearly 5000 children with Down syndrome who are unwanted. Many of those children are killed at birth. The “lucky” ones end up in orphanages.
Episode 13: Politics and The Gospel in an Age of Rage
Can a gospel-loving Christian still care about politics at the same time? If a Christian is more on one side either to the right or left, still be a faithful Christian?
Episode 9: A Healthy Church is a Singing Church
Here are the five important biblical solution to creating a healthy church that becomes more a singing church.
Episode 8: Why Don’t People Sing in Church? Part 1
So, why don’t people sing in church? Is this even true? If so, is it a big deal? Is worship done for the people? Or is worship done by the people? Here are the five reasons people aren’t singing in your church.
Episode 7: Traditional vs. Contemporary Worship? The Worship Wars
Why does music matter in our churches? Because unity is so crucial in our churches.
New Approach in The Missionary Graveyard
Japan is known by many to be a difficult mission field. Japan has now been known as “the missionary’s graveyard.”
Episode 5: How Do You Know if You are Called to Ministry?
What is a calling? General calling? Specific calling? What location or timing can we see in a calling?
20 Quotes by David Powlison on Biblical Counseling
Powlison’s wisdom and his love for the Word transformed every way I approach pastoral care and counseling.