The first chapter of Matthew is designed to tell us the origin of the person whom we call Savior and Lord. Matthew begins with the…
[Editor’s note: As you see by the #4 in the title, this is a series of posts. I was talking to brother de Bruyn this…
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ,…
There is a growing movement within evangelical Christianity and fundamentalism that treats the revival era, especially the century between 1850 and 1950 with disdain. I…
During our Annual Meeting held last summer at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, our theme was “Reclaiming the Great Commission.” Besides the preaching…
Click here to read part 1. The meaning of James 2:14–26 must be understood by a careful understanding of the words and phrases in context.…
It’s easy to get whipped into anger and indignation these days. With social media, we hear people’s conflicting opinions more than we used to. News…
Much has been written about mentoring. The abbreviated mission statement that serves as the motto for International Baptist College and Seminary is “mentoring God-fearing leaders…
Paul reminded the church at Corinth of the Israelites’ repeated disobedience to God in their journey through the wilderness. He warned them that they could…
You want to win the nones? Treat ‘em rough. That is word for word the final conclusion of H.W. Crocker, a Catholic historian and novelist,…
Our September/October issue of FrontLine, “Gambling, What’s the Big Deal?” included an article by Kristopher Endean, Dean of Students at International Baptist College and Seminary,…
James 2:14–26 is at the heart of James’ theological thrust. Yet, in the outline of the book, this passage is a clarification that continues to…
One of the main things that helps me keep a good perspective through December is reading a Christmas or Advent devotional book. Some years I’ve…
I have been meditating for several weeks on 2 Cor. 4:15-18. The expression “light affliction” has been returning to my mind as I deal with…
This post originally appeared on GrowingFathers.com and is republished here by permission On this blog [Growing Fathers], we talk often about how God has called…
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace…
From David to God Above: Psalm 69 in Its Original Setting Sorrows overwhelm us from time to time—so many, that they seem to be a…
But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us…
Throughout my ministry, there have been several times when I’ve been asked a question like this: “Pastor, I was saved and baptized early in life.…
John Blake wrote an article published by CNN on Monday, November 13, 2023, regarding the Social Gospel as a rising movement in the US. This…
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