Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? In common understanding, the Commandment forbids using the word God as a profanity. And… Read More »Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
Michael Riley
Student of theology, apologetics, and Christian affections. Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Wakefield, Michigan.
A Thousand Throwaway I Love Yous
In a healthy marriage, there are a thousand throwaway I love yous. This demands explanation, and there’s probably a better wording to make this point. But… Read More »A Thousand Throwaway I Love Yous
Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 2
Last week, I wrote of several ways in which Paul evidenced his love for the very difficult congregation of Corinth. Now, I will add one… Read More »Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 2
Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 1
With only the possible exception of Galatians, 2 Corinthians is the most personally revealing letter that Paul wrote to a church. While good men differ… Read More »Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 1
There are no conservative hermits
The following is excerpted and adapted from an address that I had the privilege of offering at a recent gathering of conservative friends, on the… Read More »There are no conservative hermits
Article 12: On the Cultivation of Christian Tradition
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm the importance of beginning our pursuit of sound… Read More »Article 12: On the Cultivation of Christian Tradition
Article 2: On the Whole Counsel of God
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that the center and apex of Christian faith and… Read More »Article 2: On the Whole Counsel of God
Article 1: On the Gospel
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the boundary… Read More »Article 1: On the Gospel
Lewis, liturgy as dance, and the regulative principle
Some time ago, I posted a link here to one of my favorite quotes from the eminently quotable C. S. Lewis. Lewis offers a comparison between… Read More »Lewis, liturgy as dance, and the regulative principle
What music does
In my last post, I had shared a brief argument that, at least for me, undergirds my conservatism in worship, without forsaking the principle of sola… Read More »What music does
Accepting sola scriptura and arguing musical style
This is a little intro piece that I’ve written for some friends who have asked for a basic defense of musical conservatism. It hardly gets… Read More »Accepting sola scriptura and arguing musical style
Sound Theology
(The articles in this series were originally written for publication in the local newspaper of the town in which I pastor.) So far in this… Read More »Sound Theology
Some cautions on children’s ministry
This week, Calvary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, so I thought I’d say a word or two about the privilege and… Read More »Some cautions on children’s ministry
A Sound Church: Expositional Preaching
(The articles in this series were originally written for publication in the local newspaper of the town in which I pastor.) In the previous weeks’… Read More »A Sound Church: Expositional Preaching
A Sound Church: The Regulative Principle
(The articles in this series were originally written for publication in the local newspaper of the town in which I pastor.) Last week, I proposed… Read More »A Sound Church: The Regulative Principle
A Sound Church: Submitted to Scripture
(The articles in this series were originally written for publication in the local newspaper of the town in which I pastor.) What do you look… Read More »A Sound Church: Submitted to Scripture
Cultural skepticism, the opposite of worldliness
Conservatism will have little attraction for those who fail to be skeptical of their own culture. The skepticism of which I speak must run deep;… Read More »Cultural skepticism, the opposite of worldliness
On being elitist
Those who advocate conservatism in worship become accustomed to accusations of elitism. This comparison is employed for several reasons. We are elitists, it is alleged,… Read More »On being elitist
The conservatism of the normative principle
At this year’s Conference on Conservative Christianity (which concluded Tuesday), Steve Thomas of Huron Baptist Church made a point in one of his sessions that… Read More »The conservatism of the normative principle
An enduring moral order
First, the conservative believes that there exists an enduring moral order. This is the foundational principle of conservatism; as a Christian conservative, I would modify it… Read More »An enduring moral order
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