The Purpose of the Parable of the Vineyard

by John MacArthur  Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Note this is the second in the series. I have added the previous one and will add follow on articles below. Christ’s parables were never delivered in a vacuum. They were always provoked by the circumstances, discussions, and debates that surrounded Him. That kind of contextual background information is especially … More The Purpose of the Parable of the Vineyard

Domesticating Jesus

TABLETALK DEVOTIONS WITH R.C. SPROUL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Luke 4:16–30 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me…to proclaim good news to the poor. …to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (vv. 18–19). Even those who have not formally studied the doctrine of Christ have constructed … More Domesticating Jesus

For me!

NOVEMBER 24, 2018 BY STEVE REBUS (Octavius Winslow) “The Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20 Is Jesus precious to my heart? Is He the object of my supreme admiration and delight? Does He have my warmest affection? Do I love Jesus above all? I must light the torch of my affection for … More For me!

God in the Hands of Giddy Sinners

by John MacArthur  /  Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Dr. MacArthur makes a play on words here to make his point that today’s modern movement(s) have no real biblical foundation. Instead of being driven to repentance for their sinfulness, as were those in the Great Awakening; today people are driven by pure emotion.  – Mike Many charismatics today claim … More God in the Hands of Giddy Sinners

Real Body and Blood?

Mark 14:22–25 “And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body’” (v. 22). Much of the debate centers around the meaning of the word is in Jesus’ statements “this is my body” and “this is my blood” (Mark 14:22, 24). The word is can … More Real Body and Blood?

The Doctrine of Anti-Theology

by John MacArthur  Monday, November 5, 2018 Pastors need Bereans in their congregations—members “who received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11). Those who would teach God’s Word must be held accountable to its exacting standards. Unfortunately, the opposite is true for those who desire to preach … More The Doctrine of Anti-Theology

BreakPoint: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

The Legacy of an Evangelical Milestone by: John Stonestreet & Roberto Rivera Forty years ago, a group of evangelical leaders and scholars took a clear and unapologetic stand on a fundamental tenet of the faith… Continued at Source:  The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy  “Some doubt whether inerrancy makes a practical difference. The difference it makes is this: Without it, … More BreakPoint: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

The State of Theology

What do Americans believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible? Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research partnered to find out. These are the fundamental convictions that shape our society. {I found the results disturbing in that it continues to show the decline in beliefs of fundamental biblical truths among many nearly a majority claiming to be “evangelical believers” … More The State of Theology