Proclaim & Defend
Jack Schaap: No cause for Self-satisfaction
by John Vaughn For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17). Our fundamental Baptist world is being rocked by the Jack Schaap scandal. How are…
Read MoreChic-Fil-A Belongs in our Cities
by Matt Recker New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn Christine Quinn is not only one of the New York State’s most powerful politicians, but she is one of the nation’s most prominent openly gay officials. A top mayoral candidate for the next election, she wrote a letter to New York University president requesting that…
Read MoreNavigating Muddied Waters
A popular perspective of movements shaping fundamentalism from 1880s to the 1920s, being a lightly edited transcript of a series of lectures given for the Adult Bible Fellowship of Tri-Cities Baptist Church during the spring of 2012 (Part 3) by Dave Sproul Click here for Part One – and here for Part Two Denver Conservative Baptist…
Read MoreAround the Web–8/3/12
Tragedy in Indiana: The USA Today account of the fall of Jack Schaap. Jack Schaap has long been a controversial figure in our circles, publishing troubling material in his books and promoting a troubling philosophy of ministry. Still, there is no joy in our hearts in reporting this sad story. Pride goeth before destruction, and…
Read MoreWho decides morality?
by Doug Wright Yesterday, supporters and opponents of “gay marriage” rallied around a fast food chicken sandwich provider — somewhat humorous when you think about it. You can express your convictions by eating on Wednesday or kissing on Friday. I will definitely be eating on Wednesday, and I might go Friday with my wife (female)…
Read MoreSanctification: God’s plan for the believer
By Don Johnson A lot of ink (and pixels) has been spilled over the years on the subject of sanctification. Having recently completed a lengthy series of messages on Romans 6-8, I am now taking my turn at bat. Sanctification can be considered under three aspects. There is the setting apart unto God at conversion,…
Read MoreThe Baptist Struggle – an unfinished fight
A popular perspective of movements shaping fundamentalism from 1880s to the 1920s, being a lightly edited transcript of a series of lectures given for the Adult Bible Fellowship of Tri-Cities Baptist Church during the spring of 2012 (Part 2) by Dave Sproul The “Roarin’ Twenties” are known for illegal booze, crime syndicates, and dancing the Charleston.…
Read MoreI Ate A Chicken Sandwich On Purpose!
by Doug Wright On Monday I intentionally ate a Chick-fil-A sandwich. I chose to eat at Chick-fil-A as a show of support for Dan Cathy, and in defiance of the social rebuke he is receiving. I went beyond just ordering and eating the tasty chicken sandwich; I expressed to the storeowner my reason for eating…
Read MoreFrom Downgrade to Downfall
A popular perspective of movements shaping fundamentalism from 1880s to the 1920s, being a lightly edited transcript of a series of lectures given for the Adult Bible Fellowship of Tri-Cities Baptist Church during the spring of 2012 (Part 1) by Dave Sproul If we do not learn from history, we are forever doomed to repeat…
Read MoreAround the Web – July 20, 2012
How Faith Works: The volcanic issue of “Lordship Salvation” is still emitting the smoke and fumes of controversy.This article is republished from 1989. We link to it here because the topic is a burning issue to some of our friends and a bane to others. The article attempts to strike a balance between two opposing…
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