When a man proclaims the Word of God he must do so not with enticing words or human wisdom. Many teach the Bible but do so with their own intellect. Degrees in theology are good and I have one myself but it is not the degree that provides the life changing power of the gospel. [...]
Archive for the ‘Theology’ Category
Crucified Preaching or Just Preaching
Posted in Scripture, Theology on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What to Look for in A Pastor
Posted in Theology on October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When churches find themselves without a pastor what is the process for finding a new pastor? Typically in many small, rural churches it is to parade “preachers” in there to preach on Sunday’s, then after a month or so the deacons get a feel for which one everybody liked. Afterwards, they have a meeting with [...]
The Gospel
Posted in Salvation, Theology on October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dr Michael Horton says concerning the state of the gospel and the need for a new reformation.
It seems that the whole progress of biblical revelation and church history through the ages has been forged out of the fire of controversy and the often angry struggles over truth. It is these great debates that have preserved [...]
Scripture Alone
Posted in Scripture, Theology on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It was one of the foundational tenants of the reformation period was that scripture alone could provide all that man needs. It was the scripture that was able to provide man with peace, direction and hope. He did not need a priest to tell him or her what God said, they could in fact read [...]
Posted in Family, Theology on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In the 1700’s Jonathan Edwards laid out over a period of years his own personal resolutions. These were things he would resolve to do. His desire was to be pure to the Word of God. Here is one of his resolutions that I like the most.
Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but imporove [...]
