Posts Tagged ‘Theology’
The Problem with Human Problems Is Humans
John Vaughn When Paul told the Corinthians, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man,” he made practical the doctrine of Anthropology. Declaring that all human problems are “such as is common,” Paul explained that fallen man is susceptible to all the problems that men have in common. Man, made…
Read MoreNew Evangelicalism and New Calvinism: The Same Disaster
This is Part 1 ♦ Part 2 ♦ Part 3 ♦ Part 4 ♦ Part 5 ♦ Part 6 ♦ Part 7 Matt Recker The New Calvinism is a movement that boasts groups like The Gospel Coalition (founded by D.A. Carson & Tim Keller in 2004) and Together for the Gospel (Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever, C. J. Mahaney, and…
Read MoreBaptism – An Enacted Sermon
Don Johnson Recently I had the privilege of baptizing three young men upon their professions of faith. This is one of the great joys and privileges of Christian ministry and marked a red-letter day in our ministry. On that Sunday, in the providence of God we came upon some thoughts published by the late Dr.…
Read MoreThe Error of Inclusivism
Scott Williquette A person can be saved even if he has no knowledge of Christ. Faith in God saves regardless of how much of the Biblical gospel one understands. It matters little what a person believes as long as he believes in a god. Is that the message of the New Testament? Is that what…
Read MoreEclectica–3.19.2014
One the things catching my attention in recent weeks was abominable theology. In consequence, this edition of The Eclectic Web starts with a link to abominable theology. Perhaps we are lulled to sleep in our understanding of the world we live in and think that unbelief parading in religious clothes has ceased to exist or…
Read MoreEclectica–3.4.2014
For another edition of the eclectic web, we have links to serious topics, less serious topics and others that fit somewhere on the spectrum between these two extremes. Alcohol and more Science, pseudo-Science, urban legends and everybody knows… Theology Off the beaten path…
Read MoreDear Young Brother
Note from P&D – the following article is a letter from a concerned family member to a younger relative who has followed reformed theology well away from Baptist circles. The author has requested anonymity to protect family relationships, but we feel the concerns expressed are worth your attention, even if you disagree on some points…
Read MoreUpon This Rock • A Study of Matthew 16:13–20
Layton Talbert This famous theological battleground invites, deserves and rewards close and independent exegetical scrutiny. Interpretational Options The first option, perhaps the most popular view among non-Romanists, is that the “rock” is Christ Himself. This view is defended by the New Scofield Reference Bible, Barbieri (Bible Knowledge Commentary), and somewhat tentatively by Matthew Henry.
Read MoreSatan, Demons, and World Chaos (4)
William Ward Ayer Few people believe in a personal devil. However, they readily accept the horned, spear-tailed, hoofed caricature which Satan has created to deceive mankind. There is in our day a world-wide surge in satanic activity. Aware that his time is short and his ultimate defeat certain, the Prince of this world has mobilized…
Read MoreSatan, Demons, and World Chaos (3)
William Ward Ayer Few people believe in a personal devil. However, they readily accept the horned, spear-tailed, hoofed caricature which Satan has created to deceive mankind. There is in our day a world-wide surge in satanic activity. Aware that his time is short and his ultimate defeat certain, the Prince of this world has mobilized…
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