Is there a theology about parents? I believe there is. I am writing this from the lobby of an assisted living facility in Washington, DC. I am here on business. As I observe the elderly residents of this place I am reminded of the scriptural command to “Honor your father and mother.” I am sure [...]
Archive for November, 2008
25 Nov
Thoughts on Thanksgiving
1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Oh, I love eggnog, the smell of a fresh cut wreath and Christmas carols; but Thanksgiving has always been number one on my list. I’m 47 now. I suppose that qualifies for being [...]
19 Nov
Voddie Baucham, Calvinism and the Southern Baptist Convention
Voddie Bauchman takes on the majority SBC stand on Calvinism and doesn’t do it quietly. Read about it HERE.
15 Nov
Moralism, Therapy or Sin?
In his book “Christless Christianity, The Alternative Gospel of the American Church”, Michael Horton writes:
Far different is David’s confession in Psalm 51: “Against You, and You only, I have sinned and done what is evil in Your sight…I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me…Do not cast me away” (vv. [...]
10 Nov
What are you rights?
You don’t have to listen closely to society in order to hear people demand “their rights.” We have animal rights, abortion rights, health care rights, voting rights etc. The Constitution of the United States has ten amendments that are called the “Bill of Rights.” Those who have rights get upset when their rights are infringed [...]
9 Nov
Which gospel is correct?
Over at Pyromaniacs, Phil Johnson provides an excerpt from a sermon Charles Spurgeon preached on that very question. The excerpt starts off with the question, “How am I to know which gospel?” Click on the following link to read Phil’s entry: Which gospel is correct?
8 Nov
Avoiding anxiety in uncertain times
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, [...]
6 Nov
How do you measure up against God?
Have your parents ever drawn a chalk line on the wall or made notches in the door frame to measure how much you’ve grown? You stand against the wall and they mark off how tall you are today. Eventually your growing will stop and you’ll be as tall as you’re ever going to be. But [...]
4 Nov
America has made a deal with the church
R.C. Sproul preached this sermon to his congregation at Saint Andrews Chapel Sanford, Florida. America has made a deal with church. As long as preaching is limited to the pulpit and directed to the church, there is freedom of religion. But what happens when the message of the gospel is proclaimed in [...]
4 Nov
Saved? From what?
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
The Greek word for repent is metanoia. It means to, “change one’s mind, or purpose.” Jesus didn’t simply say, “Believe!” He said, “repent.” Jesus was preaching a message that called on people to make a change. [...]
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