Doctrine of God’s Effectual Call
Salvation is the mysterious working of the Triune God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit call upon all people to repent.
Theology
The Defender for Biblical Orthodoxy: Charles Hodge
He was a strong advocate for religious experience founded on objective Calvinist theology.
The Puritan Reformist Preacher John Cotton (1584-1652)
John Cotton held fast to the teachings of justification by faith alone and the importance of conversion.
The 5 Most Misused Verses in the Bible
As I look back at my bible college days and seminary years, “Context, context, context!” is crucial! Context is not just King, but is the Queen, Jack, and Spade and all! A text without a context is with a pretext.
The Question of God’s Existence in the Practice of Apologetics
People from all walks of life will often ask one or more of the following metaphysical questions: Why should I believe the Bible? Is there salvation outside of Christianity? How do we know that God exists? Given evil, how can one justify God?
The Saving Work of Jesus Christ
Paul’s sole confidence lied within Christ alone for he was radically transformed by this good news of the gospel.
Is True Revival/Great Awakening Possible? Chauncy vs. Edwards
The Great Awakening divided New England Congregationalism into New Light which was known as the (pro-revival) and Old Light also known as (anti-revival) wings. Jonathan Edwards and Charles Chauncy battled over the truth.
15 Quotes “Knowing God” J.I. Packer (1926 – 2020)
I am forever grateful and have been greatly influenced by J.I. Packer and the church has tremendously benefited from him and his life. He was a true servant of the LORD Jesus Christ.
Heretical Advice of “Just Be Yourself”
When we look deep down in the soul, what do we find? What part of our self are we supposed to be, “true to”?
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.
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.
Top 10 Greatest Hymns of All Time
The more I sing hymns, I learn more about these songs and the more I love them all. Even the ones that are not so well-known hymns, it is good and helpful for our churches to sing.
10 Quotes on Spurgeon’s Sorrows
There is much we can learn from Spurgeon’s life and how he faced depression yet had unshakable hope that is found in Christ alone.
How Should Christians Respond to a Worldwide Crisis?
How should Christians respond to this worldwide crisis? How should we biblically think in this fallen world that strikes panic and fear of our life, family, and churches?
O Come Let Us Adore Him
The Son of Glory came to fight our glory battle so that we would be freed from our bondage to any glory but the glory of God.
The 18th Century Greatest Preacher: George Whitefield
Let my name die everywhere, let even my friends forget me, if by that means the cause of the blessed Jesus may be promoted.
– George Whitefield
How to Evaluate Your Worship Service
“How was your worship service?” That’s the question I often hear. Over the lunch table, after service, in restaurants…. What is the basis of determining the effectiveness of the worship service?
15 Powerful Quotes on the Importance of Worship
Whether that is singing, kneeling, dancing, bowing, or raising our hands, Christ-centered worship is very much needed in all of our churches.
The Resurrection: The Single Most Critical Event in All of History
Because of the cross and the empty tomb, the way is now open for all to come. Sins have been fully paid and fully accessible!
What is the Purpose of Life? Why Do I Exist?
Many people are seeking purpose and identity horizontally such as their wife, from a job, from achievement, from health, or wealth which the cycle continues on over and over again.
Doctrine & Doxology: The Danger in a Disengaged Church
Have you sensed at times God’s presence so strong that you wanted to simply kneel down in silence in awe of Him?
Study to Show Yourself Approved
The Bible reminds believers to avoid worthless foolish empty chatter, but instead to be thoroughly equipped and qualified with careful study of scripture. (2 Tim. 2:16; 3:17).
A Calvinistic Presuppositional Theologian Gordon H. Clark
Gordon H. Clark was against the idea of irrationalism. He also sees the neo-orthodox insistence that divine revelation under any and all circumstances is non-cognitive cannot escape a skeptical conclusion.
Why is Salvation by Faith Alone? Why Couldn’t it be Love Alone?
To get at the nature of that faith, it is helpful to ponder why faith alone justifies. Why not love, or some other virtuous disposition?