Category: Apologetics

Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

February 6, 2019

I find this data very disturbing. Jesus in the Great Commission Matthew 28:1-20 makes it clear that evangelism is not an optional thing for the chosen in Christ. He commands us to “Go therefore and make disciples” I do not see how one can call themselves “Christian” and be against “Christ.” – Mike Sharing one’s faith—evangelizing—is a core practice … More Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

Contra Socialism, Communism, etc.

February 4, 2019

From: https://reformedbooksonline.com/contra-socialism-communism-etc/  Article: Rutherford, Samuel – Question 16: “Whether or not a Despotical and Masterly Dominion of Men and Things Agree to the King Because he is the King”  in Lex Rex  1646 Replace the word ‘king’ with ‘civil magistrate’ and this chapter is a masterly delineation of how Socialism (and many political ideas close thereto, rampant in the … More Contra Socialism, Communism, etc.

Friday’s Featured Sermon: “The Reality of God’s Wrath”

January 26, 2019

As you may know I have long advocated that far to many in modern evangelical circles tend to lean heavily upon the Love (Grace) of God and fail to preach the Wrath (Whole Council). It seems I am not alone 🙂 – Mike by Darrell B. Harrison – Friday, January 25, 2019 Recently, I conducted an Internet … More Friday’s Featured Sermon: “The Reality of God’s Wrath”

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 6, 2019

John Owen – January 6th 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org The Spirit: The Principal Efficient Cause The principal efficient cause of the performance of this duty is the Spirit: “If by the Spirit.” The Spirit here is the Spirit mentioned in Romans 8:11—the Spirit of Christ, the “Spirit of God” (v. 14), Who dwells in us … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 5, 2019

John Owen – 05 Jan 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org 3. Mortification: The Work of Believers The next thing we meet with in the words is the persons to whom this duty is prescribed, and that is expressed in the word ye, which in the original is included in the Greek verb thana-toute, “if ye mortify”; … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 4, 2019

By John Owen – 04 Jan 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org 2. Connection between True Mortification and Salvation The first thing occurring in the words as they lie in the entire proposition is the conditional note: “but if.” Conditionals in such propositions may denote either of two things: a. The uncertainty of the event or thing … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Number Your Days

January 2, 2019

There can be no doubt that when one reads the bible numbers, Biblical Numerology, play a significant role in it’s writing. Examples would be the number seven (7) signifies completion or perfection. Think of the creation story or the story of salvation from the flood Gen 7:2-4. The number 40 (40) is considered to be associated with trials think … More Number Your Days

Daily Devotional : MORTIFICATION OF SIN

January 2, 2019

Today we begin this years new devotional series based on the recently revised classic MORTIFICATION OF SIN by John Owen. MORTIFICATION OF SIN: PREFACE Christian Reader, I shall in a few words acquaint you with the reasons that obtained my consent to the publishing of the following discourse. Chief among them is the consideration of the … More Daily Devotional : MORTIFICATION OF SIN

The Great Commission

December 25, 2018

TABLETALK DEVOTIONS WITH R.C. SPROUL – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 Matthew 28:16–20   “Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (vv. 19–20). After His resurrection, Jesus visited with His disciples and … More The Great Commission