Jesus Christ, Our Great God and Savior
Titus 2:11–14 gives us the reason for why we should live as godly men and women, old or young, and in our places of service… Read More »Jesus Christ, Our Great God and Savior
David Huffstutler
David pastors First Baptist Church in Rockford, IL, serves as a chaplain for his local police department, and teaches as adjunct faculty at Bob Jones University. David holds a Ph. D. in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His concentration in Christian Leadership focuses his contributions to pastoral and practical theology.
“The Wonder and Walk of Being in Christ”: An Overview of Ephesians
Background and Setting for Ephesians Paul first visited Ephesus towards the end of his second missionary journey, leaving Priscilla and Aquila behind (Acts 18:18–19; AD… Read More »“The Wonder and Walk of Being in Christ”: An Overview of Ephesians
The Life of Paul After Acts
What follows below is an attempt to figure out where Paul went after his first imprisonment in Rome.1 These travels of Paul are based on… Read More »The Life of Paul After Acts
A Testimony from Teaching Some Teachers
“What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also” (2… Read More »A Testimony from Teaching Some Teachers
Discouraged? Take Courage and Take Heart
Unbelievers persecute Christians throughout the world, and an unbelieving worldview is capturing America and bringing opposition to the doorsteps of our churches. In spite of… Read More »Discouraged? Take Courage and Take Heart
How to Recognize and Rebuke a False Teacher (Titus 1:10–16)
A church appoints qualified pastors because, if not, false teachers will gladly take their place. Pastors should be godly and gifted to teach (Titus 1:6–9).… Read More »How to Recognize and Rebuke a False Teacher (Titus 1:10–16)
An Essential for Every Pastor: Being a Man of the Word (Titus 1:9)
Titus 1:6–9 is a key passage for determining who may or may not be a pastor in a church. Titus 1:6 describes how a pastor… Read More »An Essential for Every Pastor: Being a Man of the Word (Titus 1:9)
“The Mandates and Mystery of Marriage” – Ephesians 5:22–33
Understanding Ephesians 5:22–33 is essential for every marriage. Paul commands wives and husbands how to relate to one another in marriage and explains how and… Read More »“The Mandates and Mystery of Marriage” – Ephesians 5:22–33
The Kind of Behavior by Children That Disqualifies Their Father for Pastoral Ministry
A pastor’s children are to be kept “submissive” according to 1 Timothy 3:4. They should obey their father and follow his instruction in the home.… Read More »The Kind of Behavior by Children That Disqualifies Their Father for Pastoral Ministry
The Children in a Pastor’s Home: Must They Be Saved?
Two verses describe the children in a pastor’s home, and it is debated whether or not the descriptions in these verses require that a pastor’s… Read More »The Children in a Pastor’s Home: Must They Be Saved?
Three Accounts of Paul’s Conversion and Commission in the Book of Acts
We find three accounts of Paul’s conversion in the book of Acts—Acts 9:1–19a, 22:1–21, and 26:9–23. Why? And what are the primary differences among them?… Read More »Three Accounts of Paul’s Conversion and Commission in the Book of Acts
The Geographical Spread of the Witness of the Gospel in the Book of Acts
The words of Jesus in Acts 1:8 announce where the witnesses of Jesus and His resurrection would go—to Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the end… Read More »The Geographical Spread of the Witness of the Gospel in the Book of Acts
Prophecy Is Not… Prophecy?
There is a prominent view of prophecy that God can apparently presently give revelations or visions but then leaves the interpretation of such to the… Read More »Prophecy Is Not… Prophecy?
The Requirements for a Pastor
Is your church looking for a pastor? If it is not doing so right now, it will be in the future. Pastors resign, retire, move,… Read More »The Requirements for a Pastor
The “Golden Chain” of Salvation in Romans 8:29–30
Romans 8:29–30 states, “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might… Read More »The “Golden Chain” of Salvation in Romans 8:29–30
An Overview of Romans
Romans was written in A.D. 57 during Paul’s three months in Corinth (“Greece”) in Acts 20:2–3. He had apparently received the funds promised by the… Read More »An Overview of Romans
An Overview of 2 Corinthians
Paul planted the church in Corinth in AD 50–52 (Acts 18:1–18a). Paul then went on to Ephesus and wrote a letter to Corinth (cf. 1… Read More »An Overview of 2 Corinthians
An Overview of Acts 20:17–38
The text of Acts 20:17–38 has a certain gravity that has endeared its words to the hearts of many. It contains someone’s last face-to-face words… Read More »An Overview of Acts 20:17–38
When Life Puts You in a Press – Mark 14:32–42
This is more or less a transcript from a Facebook Live video that I provided to my church yesterday morning. I hope you find it… Read More »When Life Puts You in a Press – Mark 14:32–42
God’s “Yes” and “No” in Christ
One of my favorite ways to explain the gospel is state how the Father communicates a resounding “yes” and “no” to us through His Son… Read More »God’s “Yes” and “No” in Christ