Beauty in the Hebrew Bible
Few Christians would say that beauty is unbiblical. After all, they vaguely remember references to “the beauty of holiness” or the desire “to behold the… Read More »Beauty in the Hebrew Bible
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Sufferings, Glories, and Saving God’s People: Joseph, Moses, and Jesus in Acts 7
In Acts 6:11–14, Stephen is falsely accused of blaspheming God by speaking ill of the Mosaic Law and the temple. Acts 7 then records his… Read More »Sufferings, Glories, and Saving God’s People: Joseph, Moses, and Jesus in Acts 7
No Church on Sunday? Part 2: What About House Churches?
Jeff Straub Last week I began a brief series on an influential pastor’s decision to cancel services at his nine-campus church on the final Sunday… Read More »No Church on Sunday? Part 2: What About House Churches?
In Pursuit of a Doxology
In 1962, A. W. Tozer warned that the evangelical church was missing a jewel. “Now, worship is the missing jewel in modern evangelicalism. We’re organized;… Read More »In Pursuit of a Doxology
How Does Scripture Describe the Work of the Holy Spirit?
Ultimately, current expectations concerning the Holy Spirit’s work in worship must derive, not from experience, but from Scripture. In order to lay such a biblical… Read More »How Does Scripture Describe the Work of the Holy Spirit?
How to Transition God’s People from One Leader to the Next: Lessons from David and Solomon
Any church or Christian organization can feel somewhat lost when a pastor or leader steps down, especially if he does so suddenly or resigns because… Read More »How to Transition God’s People from One Leader to the Next: Lessons from David and Solomon
Why We Let the Little Ones Come to the Service
I remember the Sunday driving home from church when Becky said, “Wow, I think I was able to listen to the whole sermon today.” Our… Read More »Why We Let the Little Ones Come to the Service
No Church on Sunday? Part 1
Jeff Straub Recently, no less a public figure than J. D. Greear, the current president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of The Summit… Read More »No Church on Sunday? Part 1
Pentecostalism’s View of the Holy Spirit’s Work in Worship
Last week, I noted that the most common expectation today of the Holy Spirit’s work in worship is that he will make God’s presence known… Read More »Pentecostalism’s View of the Holy Spirit’s Work in Worship
Limited Atonement: Rejecting What Was Never Provided?
We have seen that to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Scripture teaches particular redemption, an advocate would need to show an explicit negation: a denial… Read More »Limited Atonement: Rejecting What Was Never Provided?
Like an Angel: The Shining Face of Stephen
What did it mean that Stephen’s “face was like the face of an angel” (Acts 6:15), and why did it look this way? We first… Read More »Like an Angel: The Shining Face of Stephen
Most Interesting Reading of 2018: Part Two
Kevin T. Bauder In last week’s “In the Nick of Time” I began listing my most interesting reading from 2018. Here that list continues. Both… Read More »Most Interesting Reading of 2018: Part Two
Holy Spirit, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Arguably, the default expectation of contemporary evangelical worshipers is that the Holy Spirit works in worship in such a way so as to create an… Read More »Holy Spirit, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Mothers, Make Time for Yourselves…Read a Book
Consider this: Parents are called by God to disciple their children. Luke’s gospel tells us, “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when… Read More »Mothers, Make Time for Yourselves…Read a Book
Limited Atonement: Provision and Application
Proponents of definite atonement wish to avoid a “hypothetical” atonement by asserting that the elect’s sins were actually atoned for, when Christ died in A.… Read More »Limited Atonement: Provision and Application
Most Interesting Reading of 2018: Part One
Kevin T. Bauder Every now and then I try to provide a list of the books I’ve found most interesting during the preceding year. These… Read More »Most Interesting Reading of 2018: Part One
The Holy Spirit’s Work in Worship: Extraordinary Experience or Disciplined Formation?
“Our church’s worship is pretty formal, but I prefer Holy Spirit-led worship.” Such was a comment I overheard recently by a young evangelical describing his… Read More »The Holy Spirit’s Work in Worship: Extraordinary Experience or Disciplined Formation?
Limited Atonement and Eternal Justification
Limited Atonement, also known as definite atonement and particular redemption, is regarded by some as a kind of Shibboleth of Reformed or Calvinistic Orthodoxy. Disavow… Read More »Limited Atonement and Eternal Justification
Start the New Year with Our Bible Narratives Reading Plan
Stories shape us. When we read a story, we enter a world that the author has created and thus become shaped by that world. Experiencing… Read More »Start the New Year with Our Bible Narratives Reading Plan
Nine Biblical Truths Regarding the Doctrine of Election (2)
We continue to examine nine biblical theses regarding election. 6. The individuals given to Christ by the Father are chosen in Christ. just as He… Read More »Nine Biblical Truths Regarding the Doctrine of Election (2)