Good Taste and Christian Taste
Even atheists used to believe in good taste. The infamous David Hume wrote in his Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals “In many orders of… Read More »Good Taste and Christian Taste
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Issues in Sanctification Eleven Months Later
Jon Pratt Here at Central Seminary we are fast approaching our annual MacDonald Lecture Series. Readers of the Nick of Time will be greatly encouraged… Read More »Issues in Sanctification Eleven Months Later
The First Worship War
The very first conflict following the Fall was a conflict over worship. Genesis 4:3–8 relates how Abel’s offering to the Lord’s was accepted, while Cain’s… Read More »The First Worship War
Church Visibility or Church Publicity?
Church leaders find themselves today harangued and prodded to build an “online presence”. This usually means a busy Facebook page, a Youtube channel, a Twitter… Read More »Church Visibility or Church Publicity?
Motivation for Making Disciples: Jesus’ Words to Paul in Corinth in Acts 18:9–10
Jesus encouraged Paul in Corinth, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no… Read More »Motivation for Making Disciples: Jesus’ Words to Paul in Corinth in Acts 18:9–10
The Human Problem
Brett Williams In 1947, the French Nobel Laureate Albert Camus wrote the novel The Plague. The fictional story is set in the city of Oran… Read More »The Human Problem
Foundations of Worship
“In the beginning, God.” With those opening words of the book of Genesis, we find the very foundation for all biblical religion. God’s self-existence, creative… Read More »Foundations of Worship
Churches Helping Churches to Keep Pastors in the Word
Acts 18:5 records, “When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus.”… Read More »Churches Helping Churches to Keep Pastors in the Word
Advance the Gospel: A Report from Kansas City
Jeff Straub I am in Kansas City this week at the first of what may become a new biennial conference aimed at encouraging young people… Read More »Advance the Gospel: A Report from Kansas City
Ezra, an Excellent Example of Resolution for the New Year
“On the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia” (Ezra 7:9).1 When Ezra set out on this journey, he… Read More »Ezra, an Excellent Example of Resolution for the New Year
Royal Presents
The off’rings of the Eastern kings of old Unto our lord were incense, myrrh and gold; Incense because a God; gold as a king; And… Read More »Royal Presents
Special Times Without Special People: Hope for the Holidays When You Grieve for Those Who Have Passed Away
Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special days to remember—these days and their memories bring grief to those who have shared them with loved ones who… Read More »Special Times Without Special People: Hope for the Holidays When You Grieve for Those Who Have Passed Away
Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part Three
Kevin T. Bauder The conception of Jesus Christ and His birth in the manger were events that occurred in history, but they pertained to a… Read More »Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part Three
The Magi
Sometimes I wish that Balthasar Had not been gazing when that star Appeared, so many years ago. We were younger then and bold, though Not… Read More »The Magi
Faithful to the Finish: Overview of 1 and 2 Thessalonians
The author of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is Paul (1 Thess 1:1; 2:18; 2 Thess 1:1; 3:17) who wrote both of these letters during his… Read More »Faithful to the Finish: Overview of 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part Two
Kevin T. Bauder Last week we explored the concept of Jesus Christ as the God-man. We learned that He is one person in two natures.… Read More »Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part Two
Roots of Evangelical Worship: Two Worship Philosophies
In the wake of eighteenth-century Enlightenment and nineteenth-century revivalism, evangelical Christianity evidenced two distinct philosophies of worship. The first was the conservative philosophy that generally… Read More »Roots of Evangelical Worship: Two Worship Philosophies
God’s Grace in the Midst of Rapid Leadership Change
From time to time, Luke records dual-episodes in Acts to show the similarities and contrasts between events in the life of Paul. We see this… Read More »God’s Grace in the Midst of Rapid Leadership Change
Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part One
Kevin T. Bauder The incarnation of Jesus Christ brings with it certain mysteries that defy complete description. When we speak of them we step to… Read More »Tried With Fire: Like Jesus, Part One
A parable of moral change on alcohol
Increasingly, evangelical Christians are abandoning abstentionist and prohibitionist positions on alcohol. This is true among many conservative Baptist churches. It is increasingly common for pastors… Read More »A parable of moral change on alcohol