Don’t Confuse Fellowship with Salvation
Be careful not to confuse soteriology with progressive or experiential sanctification. While both are essential aspects of the believer’s relationship with God, they are not the same. I see “discernment” articles on the internet criticizing classic Christian books by attacking fellowship principles as if they are salvation principles. Confusing the two can lead to theological…
Let the Humility of Jesus Deflate Our Pride
It’s strange that we’re so prone to pride. We didn’t create ourselves; we have nothing that we weren’t given. “What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). Even when we do something for the Lord,…
Wise Up! Part 2: God’s Wisdom Versus Worldly Wisdom
What would you say to a teen girl who tells you that she is thinking about breaking up with her boyfriend because kissing him has gotten boring? Well, if you are a typical reader of our blog, my guess is that you would first of all be dumbstruck. When you had recovered sufficiently from the…
A Crisis in the Pulpit
In 1856, a 22-year-old pastor stood before thousands at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His name? Charles Spurgeon. But Spurgeon wasn’t content to simply preach to the masses. He knew the pulpit wasn’t a solo mission. While the sanctuary was packed, his mind was focused on something else: the next generation. That same year, Spurgeon…
The Inspiration of the Bible: A Hill Worth Dying On
In a world of shifting beliefs and relative truths, certain foundational principles remain non-negotiable for people of faith. Among these “hills worth dying on” stands one central doctrine that protects believers from countless heresies and false teachings: the inspiration of the Bible. The doctrine of biblical inspiration affirms that Scripture is not merely a book…
The Difference Between Vibrant and Flat Preaching: Rekindling the Fire in the Pulpit
In an age where information is abundant and attention spans are short, the pulpit remains a sacred space where truth is proclaimed and lives are transformed. Yet, not all preaching is created equal. Some sermons stir the soul, while others barely register. What makes the difference? Why do some messages feel alive while others fall…
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In The News
If Abortion Is Healthcare, Why Is Abortion Data Going Unreported?
We were told mifepristone is “safer than Tylenol” by pro-abortion activists. Now women are discovering how lethal that lie really is. “Abortion care is healthcare!” The oft-repeated claim of the abortion lobby emerges whenever someone dares to question whether an elective procedure with the goal of ending a human being’s life really qualifies as medical…
Pastor Will Senn transitioning to Faith Baptist Bible College
Tri-City Baptist Church in Westminster, Colorado, would like to invite you to join us for a special day on Sunday, June 22, 2025, as we honor Pastor Will and Allissa Senn during the morning services followed by a dinner on the grounds. After 23 years of leading Tri-City, Pastor Senn will transition in July to serve…
Christianity Today apologizes
Recently, CT published a piece surveying the theories of an evangelical scholar who downplays the idea that the Romans used nails for the crucifixion. After a lot of criticism, the author of the article published an apology: Nailing Down the Truth of Christ’s Crucifixion – Christianity Today My curiosity took me to the descriptions of…
Opinion Pieces
Is Tribalism Bad?
Is Tribalism Bad? | National Review (The article might be behind a paywall, so this post includes a bit longer excerpts than usual. Abigail Anthony makes good points here. She is mostly thinking in the political arena, but her points apply to religious “tribalism” as well.) “Tribalism” is an increasingly popular word. In a heated panel…
Kids From Strong Families Less Likely to Fall in Love with Robots – Breakpoint
The complications of creating artificially intelligent robots for service, companionship, or sex has been the plot of movies and TV shows for decades, from Terminator to Bicentennial Man to A.I. to Westworld. While some of these entertainment properties portrayed the human-AI relationships as potentially good, others warned of the inevitable, unforeseen dangers. All assumed that…
Christian conservatism and realism vs. Christian nationalism | Opinion
Nearly all self-identified Christian nationalists are Calvinists, typically Presbyterian like Wolfe, but often theologically Reformed Baptists. The latter can be confusing because traditional Baptists are most associated with religious liberty. Source: Christian conservatism and realism vs. Christian nationalism | Opinion
Home & Family
On Parenting: Are You Bribing Your Way Through?
Not long ago, I was sitting in an airport when a family of four appeared. The little boy, who seemed about five, was having a meltdown I’d heard many times before. His mother was doing all she could to calm him down, but nothing worked. In just a few minutes, I witnessed a parade of…
Can a fighting spirit help conquer cancer? The limits of positivity for cancer patients | National Post
The idea that cancer progression or disease survival can be influenced by a positive attitude or by keeping up a “fighting spirit” isn’t grounded in scientific evidence, he and other doctors said. Anecdotally, however, “you’ll hear from people, ‘I beat this because I was positive, I had the right thinking, the right attitude,’” Isenberg-Grzeda said.…
The false promise of keeping a loved one ‘alive’ with A.I. grief bots | America Magazine
With the creation of A.I., anthropomorphized chatbots are one critical example of how the rapidly advancing technology is testing the limits of the human condition. Source: The false promise of keeping a loved one ‘alive’ with A.I. grief bots | America Magazine