3 Reasons Definite Atonement is Basic to Biblical Missions

Long has the argument gone against Covenant Theology, ‘if you truly believe God choses then you also must believe there is no need to evangelize or for missions.’ Of course as someone who sits on a mission committee for the (RBNet)Reformed Baptist Network, is say hogwash. Covenant theology does not eliminate Matthew 28:18-20, it magnifies … More 3 Reasons Definite Atonement is Basic to Biblical Missions

Revivals led to founding of Universities; the enduring influence of preachers like Jonathan Edwards

American Minute with Bill Federer As I read this, we hope you will too :), the thing noted is that revivals usually took place via open air public preaching. With all the restrictions in place, especially on Christians, today I wonder how a modern revival would look? Religious revivals have a long history of preaching out of … More Revivals led to founding of Universities; the enduring influence of preachers like Jonathan Edwards

Devotional Thought for Today – 09/01/21

Joel 2 CONTEXT: The book of Joel was the telling of God’s judgment upon His chosen people (Israel), the pagan nations that surrounded them, and the eventual outpouring of the Holy Spirit (restoration of God’s people) Acts 2. Matthew Henry breaks chapter 2 down as follows: God’s judgments. (1-14) Exhortations to fasting and prayer; blessings … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/01/21

Devotional Thought for Today – 01 July 2021

Revelation 3 CONTEXT: Part of the message to the Seven (7) churches in Asia Minor, here in this chapter we have the final three churches Sardis (v.1-6), Philadelphia (v.7-13), and Laodicea (v.14-22). Of the seven churches, both Smyrna and Philadelphia receive no rebuke from Jesus. Laodicea however is the only church to receive no positive … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 July 2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 06/30/2021

Ephesians 3 CONTEXT: 1 The first three chapters of Ephesians are doctrinal, the last three are practical. Chapter 3 begins the transition from a Christian understanding of salvation, grace, and the power of Christ into a practical guide for Christian living. To make the transition, in this chapter, Paul refers to his own calling by … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/30/2021

Evangelism, The Church, and Early Christian Ethics

CAME ACROSS THIS TODAY AND FOUND IT TO BE AN OUTSTANDING ARTICLE! In his book, The Patient Ferment of the Early Church, Alan Kreider makes the case that the substantial growth of Christianity from the resurrection of Christ through the 300’s was tied to the church’s emphasis on the patient ethical formation of believers. According to … More Evangelism, The Church, and Early Christian Ethics