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

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

Some Things to Consider When You Consider Your Calling

by David Qaoud Considering your calling is not always easy. It’s not black and white or formulaic. Someone else’s calling is not your calling, and the means by which that other person discovered his or her calling won’t be the same for you. We’re all different. But some sort of practical guidelines can help you discern … More Some Things to Consider When You Consider Your Calling

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

The Death of Moses

Deuteronomy 32; 34 Deuteronomy 34:5-6 (ESV) So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord,6 and he buried him in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor; but no one knows the place of his burial to this day. Perhaps the best way to impress doctrine upon our hearts and … More The Death of Moses

Beware of Apostasy

Deuteronomy 13“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams…says, ‘Let us go after other gods’…you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams”(vv. 1–3). Advanced technology has brought many benefits in the form of easier travel and communications. It is now relatively easy for those of us in the … More Beware of Apostasy