Recently the story that Jesus' “family tomb” has been found has been making some waves. This is mostly due to a so-called “documentary” produced by James Cameron and aired on The Discovery Channel. The program is called The Lost Tomb of Jesus, and it presents the ides of an orthodox Jew named Simcha Jacobovici, who … Continue reading The Supposed “Tomb of Jesus”
Response to the House-Church Movement: Part Two
Does the Bible require that church gatherings be “completely open and participatory with no one leading”? Many in the House-Church Movement (HCM) believe that this is the case. For example, Beresford Job argues in favor of this view in his article entitled The Apostles' Traditions - The Heart of the Matter: Part 4 - What … Continue reading Response to the House-Church Movement: Part Two
The Doctrine of Perspicuity and a Plethora of Translations
As a pastor I have often been asked about the plethora of translations and how a believer can be certain that he has the Word of God, especially if he doesn't know Hebrew or Greek. I am often asked basically, "Have I really missed something important if I don't know Hebrew or Greek?" Well, after … Continue reading The Doctrine of Perspicuity and a Plethora of Translations
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith More Proud to Win as Christians Than as Black Men
The thing I appreciated most about this year's Super Bowl was not just that my two favorite teams were in the contest, but that these two teams both have Christian head coaches – Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith – who are known for the way they coach without using profanity or tearing players down and … Continue reading Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith More Proud to Win as Christians Than as Black Men
Response to the House-Church Movement: Part One
Does the Bible require that churches meet strictly in houses rather than in other kinds of buildings? Many advocates of the House-Church Movement answer this question in the affirmative. For example, a paper posted at the House-Church.org website states the following after discussing a number of Biblical passages that indicate where Christians met in the … Continue reading Response to the House-Church Movement: Part One
Back From a Winter Break
Some of you who visit the Reformed Baptist Blog regularly may have noticed the inactivity over the past month. This was due to my taking off some time for a much needed rest. I am back now and will be posting again consistently. For those who have been awaiting my reaction to the arguments of … Continue reading Back From a Winter Break