How Singing Forms Us
We have seen thus far that good hymns help us to express the affections of our hearts in response to God’s character and works, which… Read More »How Singing Forms Us
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Spurgeon Uncut and Unpasted
Reading Spurgeon is a sheer delight to the heart. At the same time, it is often faintly discouraging to the preacher. How could a preacher… Read More »Spurgeon Uncut and Unpasted
In Defense of Church Membership
Among other reasons that could be given, I believe the practice of formal church membership is necessary in our context in light of the presence… Read More »In Defense of Church Membership
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives
Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives Weekly memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 – “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 39: Jesus Heals and Forgives
Knowing God’s Will: Part Eight
Kevin T. Bauder If God has an individual direction for His children, then they ought to be able to discern what that direction is. Many… Read More »Knowing God’s Will: Part Eight
Singing as a Response and Witness
Psalm 96 is a call to sing, and it gives us clear explanation of why we are supposed to sing. As we have already seen,… Read More »Singing as a Response and Witness
The Many Meanings of “Reformed”
I find it quite amusing these days to be classified by some as “Reformed”, when I’d barely heard the term for most of my Christian… Read More »The Many Meanings of “Reformed”
A Snapshot Summary of the Use of Psalm 110:1 in the NT
Psalm 110:1 enjoys more references in the NT than any other verse from the OT. It is quoted 5 times and given allusion 15 times.… Read More »A Snapshot Summary of the Use of Psalm 110:1 in the NT
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee
Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee Weekly memory verse: Colossians 1:18 – “And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 38: Jesus’s Ministry in Galilee
Knowing God’s Will: Part Seven
Kevin T. Bauder In previous essays I have outlined several considerations that all believers should weigh when seeking to discern God’s leading in their lives.… Read More »Knowing God’s Will: Part Seven
Singing: Response to Who God Is and What He Has Done
We are studying Psalm 96 in an attempt to answer the question, Why sing? Last week we saw that the unique power of singing is… Read More »Singing: Response to Who God Is and What He Has Done
The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20
Matthew 28:18–20 states, “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and… Read More »The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry
Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry Weekly memory verse: John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 37: Jesus’s Early Ministry
Knowing God’s Will: Part Six
Kevin T. Bauder God knows exactly those choices that will bring the greatest good into your life. Perhaps those are not the choices that will… Read More »Knowing God’s Will: Part Six
Two Views on Christ’s Invitation
Below are two works of Christian imagination. Both attempt to depict what it means for Christ to invite sinners to Himself, and how sinners should… Read More »Two Views on Christ’s Invitation
Why Does God Call Us to Sing?
Last time in our study of Psalm 96, I made the point that structurally this psalm oscillates between calls to praise God through song followed… Read More »Why Does God Call Us to Sing?
Questions and Answers about Speaking in Tongues
While I realize that many disagree with cessationist beliefs (i.e., that special revelation and its occasionally-accompanying sign-gifts such as tongues were limited to the apostolic… Read More »Questions and Answers about Speaking in Tongues
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ
Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ Weekly memory verse: Psalm 100:1–2 – “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 36: The Birth of Jesus Christ
Knowing God’s Will: Part Five
Kevin T. Bauder A few months ago I received a phone call from a colleague, a former student who went on to serve in pastoral… Read More »Knowing God’s Will: Part Five
Love for Christ & Scripture-Regulated Worship 8: Love for Christ through Scripture-Regulated Worship
With this post, I conclude my series on Scripture-regulated worship (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7). The Christian impulse to submit to Christ ought grounds our willing… Read More »Love for Christ & Scripture-Regulated Worship 8: Love for Christ through Scripture-Regulated Worship