The Egalitarian Beachball is a Church Wrecking Ball
Southern Baptist pastors, both men and women, have voiced their opposition to a proposed amendment to the SBC Constitution that disallows women from preaching or pastoring in accordance with 1 Timothy 2–3.
We see the Egalitarian Beachball swinging, smashing, and demolishing. Unless it is stopped, it will bring about the downfall of many churches, one hit at a time. As the church goes, so go the children of God, their families, and their nation. God’s Word cannot be mocked. It can only be obeyed. And when it... Continue Reading
When God Feels Distant
Why are there times and seasons when it seems like God is either aloof or further away from us than at others?
Your greatest enemy, undoubtedly, are you. That internal chatterbox that is always running its trap, speaking lies about you, discouraging you, and clouding your judgment, must not be allowed the freedom to go on talking. Instead, you must repent of your sin, remain steadfast until your experience improves, remind God of who He is and... Continue Reading
A Damning Theology and Practice of Prayer
It matters to God how we pray.
While it appears spiritual, it is erroneous to call fire on believers’ problems. We don’t bind demons or Satan in hell. Because we simply don’t have such authority or power. You cannot command Satan. Thus hours of prayer spent in these ways is corrupt and unbiblical. Christians must grasp a proper theology of the nature... Continue Reading
Life and Death
If death motivates unholiness for the unbeliever, how much more should it motivate holy living for the believer, out of a love for the Lord?
There is no higher calling in this world than to live for Christ. When you wake up tomorrow morning, using this verse or others, actively seek to dawn this mentality. Live for Jesus, display Jesus to others, tell others about Jesus, being reminded that this life is a vapor that is here and then vanishes.... Continue Reading
The Kingdom’s Personal Piety
The key to real, godly, biblical piety is both to know God and to want to please Him.
We need to avoid the mistake of the gentiles, thinking that God is like some sort of divine slot machine, that He is bound to hear us and give us what we want if we pray long enough and with enough fancy theological words. Further, we must also not think that somehow God is so... Continue Reading
The Whole Bible for the Whole Christian
We must not read Scripture cafeteria style.
We must consider ALL of Scripture, and we must learn the basics of biblical interpretation. The cults and heretics are involved in twisting truth and skewing Scripture. We must do otherwise. We must accept all that the Bible teaches, but properly understood and interpreted. God did not give us just some books of the Bible, or parts... Continue Reading
The 10-Year Fight of a Courageous Baker: Jack Phillips and Masterpiece Cakeshop
Phillips’ faith commitments did not pose problems for him until 2012 when he respectfully declined a request from two gay men to bake a custom wedding cake for them.
Literally on the same day in 2017 when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Phillips’ original case involving the two gay men, Scardina placed an order with Masterpiece Cakeshop for a cake to celebrate both Scardina’s birthday and transition to being a woman. Scardina first placed the order without mentioning the cake’s purpose, noting only that... Continue Reading
Disagreeing Wisely
God has called us to engage with culture rather than isolating ourselves from it.
All Christians are called to similarly engage with the fallen world into which God has placed us. That is how Christianity transforms culture: one interaction at a time. That influence is really what effective followership is about, and since leadership is influence, effective followership is simply leadership by another name. This means that as Christians,... Continue Reading
Does Faith Move the Heart of God?
The Role of Faith
Why do the Gospels emphasize faith in so many of Christ’s miracles? If all of His miracles were to prove His divinity and usher in His Kingdom, it naturally follows that the prominence of faith surrounding these miracles demonstrates its centrality in His Kingdom. In this new Kingdom of God, faith would be the primary... Continue Reading
The Importance and Power of Setting an Example in Discipleship
Your example matters in making disciples.
We witness the importance and power of example in the lives of faithful Christians who lived before us. We can consider the practice of their faith to inspire and help us to follow Jesus and make other disciples. Knowing the outcome of their way of life, we can imitate their faith (Heb 13:7). When... Continue Reading
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