The Minnesota Baptist Association
The Minnesota Baptist Association held its 155th annual meeting the second week of July. According to Baptist usage, an association is a fellowship of churches.… Read More »The Minnesota Baptist Association
Articles
Browse articles on various topics below.
How corporate worship is and is not like a baseball game
Yesterday I attended a baseball game with my family, and I found myself pondering again a comparison I’ve often heard made by preachers between corporate… Read More »How corporate worship is and is not like a baseball game
Congregational Authority (Part 2)
Last time I wrote, I gave the first of three points that demonstrate the authority of the congregation. Here is a second way that the… Read More »Congregational Authority (Part 2)
The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
During June and July, I attended the meetings of three significant Baptist Fellowships: the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International, the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches,… Read More »The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Prayer to a Sovereign God
In Ezekiel 36:33-38, the Word of God gives us a glimpse at the mystery of prayer: [33] “Thus says the Lord GOD: On the day… Read More »Prayer to a Sovereign God
The most significant misconception about music in worship
Here’s one of the most important concepts about music in worship I think needs to be communicated to pastors and parishioners alike: Music in the context… Read More »The most significant misconception about music in worship
The Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International
From their earliest days, Baptists have erected organizations to assist them in coordinating ministries that are beyond the ability of most individual churches. Among these… Read More »The Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International
The Much-Requested Timeline Song
I keep getting emails requesting our timeline song, which I promised awhile back that I would post. Here it is at long last! I explained… Read More »The Much-Requested Timeline Song
On Texas heat and musical meaning
I grew up in Michigan. I now live in Texas. Texas is hot. Really hot. And it stays hot for a long, long time. However,… Read More »On Texas heat and musical meaning
Schadenfreude
The word Schadenfreude first caught my attention during the mid-1980s, well before it was popularized by Lisa Simpson. The term designates the satisfaction or joy… Read More »Schadenfreude
Pastors, Ph.D.s, and Prestige
In the Treasury of David, C. H. Spurgeon says (here commenting on Psalm 23:3a, “He restoreth my soul”), “‘He‘ does it. His ministers could not do it… Read More »Pastors, Ph.D.s, and Prestige
Facts about the Hobby Lobby ruling even some Christians seem to be missing
I’ve seen a lot of mistaken rhetoric online–even by otherwise conservative Christians–about contraceptives and the Hobby Lobby ruling by the Supreme Court. I’d like to… Read More »Facts about the Hobby Lobby ruling even some Christians seem to be missing
How I order corporate worship
Although there is no prescribed liturgy1 in Scripture, we do have clear commands that our corporate worship be “decent and in order” (1 Cor 14:40).… Read More »How I order corporate worship
Radical Monotheism, Part Five: The Problem with Polytheism
This essay was originally published on August 26, 2005. Yahweh is a jealous God. He insists that we worship Him alone. He is not willing… Read More »Radical Monotheism, Part Five: The Problem with Polytheism
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Curriculum Recommendations and Best Prices
Today I’m here with my curriculum recommendations for first, second, and third grade. I realize that I haven’t done curriculum recommendations for kindergarten yet, and… Read More »1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Curriculum Recommendations and Best Prices
Congregational Authority (part 1)
There are several examples from Scripture that demonstrate the fact that congregations exercise authority over certain matters. For my own sake, I have divided a… Read More »Congregational Authority (part 1)
Hot Off the Press
No comprehensive history of Baptist fundamentalism has ever been published—until now. Regular Baptist Press has just released One in Hope and Doctrine: Origins of Baptist… Read More »Hot Off the Press
Serve as Slaves, Just Like Jesus
I had the privilege of preaching Matthew 20:17–28 yesterday. Here are some highlights that help us see a simple lesson: in order to be great,… Read More »Serve as Slaves, Just Like Jesus
Subtractions and Additions
The Gospel of Matthew 20:29-34 records an event that happened as Jesus was leaving Jericho. Two blind men began to call upon Him, begging for… Read More »Subtractions and Additions
Is It a Sin to Skip Church? (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, I gave one of two reasons that we should meet with our local church on Sunday, the Lord’s Day: we should meet together… Read More »Is It a Sin to Skip Church? (Part 2 of 2)