Posts by Don Johnson
Worldly Pressure on False Religion (and on True)
Two unrelated reports last week illustrate the pressure the world exerts on institutions that fail to measure up to its standards. The first, “Pope Francis’ Supposed Liberalism Isn’t Making Him Less Popular,” reflects polling by the PEW Research Center, assuring us that Pope Francis, despite losing some support from conservative Catholics, remains popular among Catholics…
Read MoreReaching and Teaching – Northwest Regional Fellowship 2018
The men connected with the FBFI in the Northwest serve in churches located many miles apart. We are thankful for our annual opportunity to meet, encourage one another, find out what the Lord is doing in distant locations, and hear challenging preaching. The time of fellowship builds us up for the Lord’s service. This year…
Read MoreReview: Andrew Fuller, Model Pastor-Theologian
Brewster, Paul. Andrew Fuller: Model Pastor-Theologian. Studies in Baptist Life and Thought. Nashville: B & H Academic, 2010. Reviewed by Don Johnson The purpose of this book is to present Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) as “a model pastor-theologian.” [6] The author outlines the need for such figures in the pastorate in a few pages of introductory…
Read MoreDeadly Shooting in Florida – What We Must Do
Again, the news is flashing across our screens, a deadly shooting at a school in Florida, seventeen dead, students and parents in shock, and seemingly endless media coverage. Instantly opinions are broadcast about what ought to be done – officials should be proactive, someone should have intervened, guns should be outlawed, we need metal detectors…
Read MoreWas Simon Magus a Christian?
Don Johnson Simon Magus is the name for a man also called “Simon the sorcerer” in Acts 8. He made his living (undoubtedly a lucrative one) by astounding fellow-Samaritans with magic arts. Until Philip, the evangelist came to town, that is. When Philip arrived preaching the good news of salvation in Christ (and accompanied by…
Read MoreOur New Look
Proclaim & Defend is sporting a new look today, as I suppose should be obvious to all. You will find all our previous posts as you search through the site, but hopefully we have achieved a simpler, cleaner look. We also have a few changes I’d like to point out.
Read MoreEvolution and Marriage
Don Johnson Recent reading reminds me how thoroughly our world is committed to Darwinism. We see its effects in theories on a wide variety of subjects in the human experience. One such is the subject of marriage. I suppose we should not be surprised, but most of my reading focuses on Christian themes and literature,…
Read Moreeclectica 2018.1.26
Today I’d like to share a few links that might be of interest to you. Some are from current news, others are more eclectic. Religious Activists in HHS • Christian Courage Nelson Trial Worldwide Persecution • Archaeology • On Virtue (secular)
Read MoreThank God for His Grace
Don Johnson A very short post today. I’d like you to read the testimony of my friend, Dan Olinger. If you are a believer, you will find blessing in his brief remarks. You will identify — his experience is your experience, just the details are different. No doubt, you aren’t as “exuberant” as Dan (his…
Read MoreBible Reading Schedules
Don Johnson Last week we ran an article called, “Reading the Bible Through in One Year.” I promised to provide links to Bible reading schedules today. You can probably find more by searching on the topic. Our church people use one or another of these schedules and are happy with them.
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