Now that we have established our building materials, we must look at the building plans. In our effort to build a framework of theology, it is essential… Read more “The Covenants of God and the Priority of the New Covenant”
CHRISTO-CENTRIC HERMENEUTICS
If you wouldn’t mind, please turn to 2 Peter again with me, chapter 1. As we work through these sessions, one of the things that I strive… Read more “CHRISTO-CENTRIC HERMENEUTICS”
The Inspiration, Preservation, and Sufficiency of Scripture
I want to dig deeper into the building materials God has given the church in the Scriptures. One of the weightiest questions one must attempt to answer… Read more “The Inspiration, Preservation, and Sufficiency of Scripture”
The 3 Revelations of God and the Supremacy of the Revelation of Christ
Almost two years ago, I preached about the difference between the Evangelical vs. Anabaptist view of salvation and Christian living at an Anabaptist church planting retreat. In… Read more “The 3 Revelations of God and the Supremacy of the Revelation of Christ”
The Ways Christians Justify Violence
When I think of Christ reigning the world in righteousness and peace and look at our world today and the violence that fills it, I can’t help… Read more “The Ways Christians Justify Violence”
Why July 4th Became the Most Controversial Holiday in My Home
It was the summer after we stepped out of my pastorate of a Baptist Church. I approached my wife casually about where we were going to watch… Read more “Why July 4th Became the Most Controversial Holiday in My Home”
Jesus the Interpreter
“The whole bible is Jesus’s words, why should the gospels hold more weight?” I want to answer how Jesus in His life and teachings are the pinnacle… Read more “Jesus the Interpreter”
The Doctrines of Christ
In the Calvinist world, there are various means to communicate the distinction of Calvinistic theological understanding. In recent times, these doctrines are known as the Doctrines of… Read more “The Doctrines of Christ”
The Divine Traditions that Make the Christian Church Counter-Cultural
I am going to give a brief introduction to the different traditions that make a Christian church distinct. Now, when we hear about traditions, we usually have… Read more “The Divine Traditions that Make the Christian Church Counter-Cultural”
Answering the Most Common Objection to Observing Historic Christian Practices
Let me ask you a question. Has Christianity really advanced the last couple hundred years? The church has lost almost all distinction from the world around her,… Read more “Answering the Most Common Objection to Observing Historic Christian Practices”