John the Baptist: A Mighty Messenger
I wrote the below for a brief article in my church bulletin. The bulleted points thereafter were what I wrote for myself thereafter. It’s nothing… Read More »John the Baptist: A Mighty Messenger
Articles
Browse articles on various topics below.
I Don’t Understand
Organizations often choose names that advertise their purpose or emphasis. The Federal Aviation Administration regulates aviation. The American Automobile Association helps drivers of automobiles. Alcoholics… Read More »I Don’t Understand
Victoria Osteen and the Evangelical confusion about Christian happiness
You’ve very likely seen this now viral video clip of Victoria Osteen proudly proclaiming that when we worship God, we’re not doing it for him,… Read More »Victoria Osteen and the Evangelical confusion about Christian happiness
Mark the Evangelist: Faithful Despite Failure (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, we looked at Mark’s background, his opportunities for ministry, and his desertion of Paul and Barnabas during a missionary journey. Did he recover?… Read More »Mark the Evangelist: Faithful Despite Failure (Part 2 of 2)
Central Seminary Gains Standing with ATS
We are pleased to announce that Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis has been granted associate membership in the Association of Theological Schools. This recognition… Read More »Central Seminary Gains Standing with ATS
Christian Worship is Trinitarian
The Christian faith is Trinitarian. We worship the one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One of the ways we rightly respond to the… Read More »Christian Worship is Trinitarian
List of Classical Conversations and Veritas Timeline Cards
Last spring I did a review of Classical Conversations history. I mentioned that I’d provide a list of the Classical Conversations history timeline events and… Read More »List of Classical Conversations and Veritas Timeline Cards
Mark the Evangelist: Faithful Despite Failure (Part 1 of 2)
We’ll use a few headings and explanation to look at the life and ministry of Mark the evangelist over the next two or three weeks. As… Read More »Mark the Evangelist: Faithful Despite Failure (Part 1 of 2)
Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Four: Challenges of Short-Term Missions
Short-term mission trips are now part of the warp and woof of evangelical Christianity. Like so many other things, short-term trips have their pros and… Read More »Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Four: Challenges of Short-Term Missions
Why you should read the book rather than watch the movie
The purpose of this essay is not to argue that visual media is inherently evil. Nor is its purpose to contend that visual media lacks… Read More »Why you should read the book rather than watch the movie
Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Three: The Short-Term Missionary
Travel through any international airport in the world today, especially during the summer, and you will see them: in numbers large and small, youth, college,… Read More »Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Three: The Short-Term Missionary
Knowledge Puffs Up
Love edifies. It builds up others. When Christians love other believers, they take concrete steps to help them spiritually. When God loves his people, he… Read More »Knowledge Puffs Up
Can a song that doesn’t mention Jesus be “Christian”?
I was recently made aware of an article on the Christianity Today web site about songwriter Melanie Penn. The following passage from the article is… Read More »Can a song that doesn’t mention Jesus be “Christian”?
How to Pray for Unbelievers – Instruction from 1 Timothy 2:1-2
How should we pray for unbelievers? 1 Timothy 2:1–2 helps answer this question. Let’s get the context first and then look at the content of… Read More »How to Pray for Unbelievers – Instruction from 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Two: Church Planting, Theological Education, and the Great Commission
Last week, I shared some observations gained from a busy summer of teaching internationally. I received a number of replies, both supportive and questioning, that… Read More »Reflections on Summer Teaching, Part Two: Church Planting, Theological Education, and the Great Commission
Why gather for corporate worship?
Both Old Testament command and New Testament example demonstrate that God desires that believers lift His praises together. He wants His children to gather for… Read More »Why gather for corporate worship?
How to Pray for Yourself and Others to Give the Gospel
Paul asked for prayer multiple times in multiple letters. Here are two passages that act as examples to instruct us how to pray for ourselves… Read More »How to Pray for Yourself and Others to Give the Gospel
Reflections on Summer Teaching
In May and July, the Lord gave me the opportunity to travel overseas to teach church history in three different countries. Two of the countries… Read More »Reflections on Summer Teaching
Samwise Gamgee understands the power of poetry and music
I have spoken many times about the power of poetry and music to express what words alone cannot. Yesterday evening, as I was reading The Two… Read More »Samwise Gamgee understands the power of poetry and music
Congregational Authority (Part 3)
I’ve given two points in support of congregational authority thus far in this mini-series. First, the congregation is involved in the selection and election of… Read More »Congregational Authority (Part 3)