Wages of Sin

The Book of Romans is often described as an explanation of the Old Testament in the Light of Christ. The Gospel and the Righteousness of God are its main themes. In an effort to make clear these themes man’s sin nature is clearly expressed throughout. Probably the most famous or oft quoted is Romans 3:23 … More Wages of Sin

Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay JOHN STONESTREET  WITH SHANE MORRIS You know what I’m happy to leave behind in the 2010s? The headlines about how Millennials are killing everything. “Millennials are killing mayonnaise,”  “Millennials are killing golf,” and “Millennials are killing real estate because they spend all their money on avocado toast.” Those are real … More Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study? Brad Klassen | February 25, 2020 The making and breaking of secret codes. Kids love it. Think of the invisible spy pen that writes messages in disappearing ink that can only be read with that nifty ultraviolet light gadget. Or the ever-popular coded messages. Only those with the … More What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?

I found this article interesting due to our church recently having being asked to move and assume the duties leadership at another (much larger facility) local assembly. The church in question had seen it’s membership dwindle in recent years down to a dozen or so. One of the stipulations for receiving this property was agreeing … More Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?

Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

Is God a Capitalist?   American Pastors Network Discusses Capitalism vs. Socialism, as These Economic Issues Become Election Issues Many on both sides of the political coin have reservations about the talk of socialism creeping into the 2020 presidential election conversations. As the topic of socialism has become more prevalent in America, the American Pastors Network (APN) has explored … More Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

Through our Gospel

One of the most common arguments against Covenant or Reformed Theology is that it places all the emphasis on God and none on man’s actions. The most frequent example (usually in a sarcastic manner) is so y’all don’t need to evangelize because God deals with all that. My answer is let us READ THE BOOK! … More Through our Gospel

From the Beginning

CONTEXT: Chapter Three begins as a continuation of Chapter Two and is all bout the Children of God. Note verse 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.  From there John immediately launches … More From the Beginning