The Tradition of Singing Songs of Repentance
We are coming to the end of our study of Psalm 130. Last week we saw that when you’re living in a state of unconfessed… Read More »The Tradition of Singing Songs of Repentance
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Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 6: God’s Good Plan
Week 6: God’s Good Plan Weekly memory verse: Genesis 50:20 – “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 6: God’s Good Plan
Baptismal Regeneration in Acts 2:38
Kevin T. Bauder Some professing Christians believe that baptism is a sufficient condition of the forgiveness of sins. Others believe that baptism, while not a… Read More »Baptismal Regeneration in Acts 2:38
A plea for singing hymns in family worship
It’s no secret that people sing much less than they used to. Generally, as a culture, we listen to a lot of music, but make very little.… Read More »A plea for singing hymns in family worship
Using Song to Shape Hearts of Repentence
Up to this point in our study of Psalm 130, we have talked only about the poetic part of a song, but Psalm 130 wasn’t… Read More »Using Song to Shape Hearts of Repentence
Culture, Not Race
Scripture does not define the word culture, but it certainly describes the phenomenon of culture-making. Humans are meaning-making creatures, who fashion their world after their… Read More »Culture, Not Race
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 5: Trust in the Lord
Week 5: Trust in the Lord Weekly memory verse: Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 5: Trust in the Lord
Lessons from a Visiting Missionary
Jeff Straub One of the real delights of working at the seminary is the opportunity to hear the visiting chapel speakers. Our students get the… Read More »Lessons from a Visiting Missionary
Why We Sing Repentance
Psalm 130, a corporate song of repentance, has shown us the power of art to both tell us what true repentance should be like and… Read More »Why We Sing Repentance
Introducing the New Church Pew Edition of Hymns to the Living God
Religious Affections Ministries is pleased to announce the new Church Pew Edition of our new hymnal, Hymns to the Living God. This hymnal is the… Read More »Introducing the New Church Pew Edition of Hymns to the Living God
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 4: A Just God Justifies
Week 4: A Just God Justifies Weekly memory verse: Romans 4:5 — And to the one who does not work but believes in him who… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 4: A Just God Justifies
A Fundamentalist’s Education
Word has come that Donald K. Campbell passed away last Sunday, January 14. Campbell was the third president of Dallas Theological Seminary, following John Walvoord… Read More »A Fundamentalist’s Education
Culture – More Than Creation
If the word culture is to be useful, it must define something. It must name and describe a discrete phenomenon in the world. A useful… Read More »Culture – More Than Creation
Confidence in Psalm 130
Psalm 130 expresses hope amidst desperation through what it says, but it also expresses confidence in God’s faithfulness through what it does poetically as well. The psalmist… Read More »Confidence in Psalm 130
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 3: Lot
Week 3: Lot Weekly memory verse: Psalm 8:1 – “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 3: Lot
Initial Thoughts on Distance Education
It’s no secret that Central Seminary has begun to deliver seminary courses through distance education. We talked about doing something like this for nearly a… Read More »Initial Thoughts on Distance Education
Hope in Psalm 130
In our study of Psalm 130, we have seen that the psalmist uses various poetic devices like metaphor and repetition to create a picture of… Read More »Hope in Psalm 130
Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 2: Abraham and Isaac
Week 2: Abraham and Isaac Weekly memory verse: Genesis 12:2 – “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you… Read More »Bible Narratives Devotional, Week 2: Abraham and Isaac
The Baptist Paradox
Denominations are like cans of soup. Each can contains a different mix of ingredients, and the label tells you which ingredients to expect. The ingredients… Read More »The Baptist Paradox
Twelfth Hymn of Christmas: Behold, the Great Creator
“Behold, the Great Creator,” written by Thomas Pestel in 1539, juxtaposes the mystery of the Creator of all who made himself “a house of clay.”… Read More »Twelfth Hymn of Christmas: Behold, the Great Creator