In the preceding context (vss. 3-7), the Apostle Paul discusses how the false teachers who had arisen in Ephesus had desired to be law-teachers akin to the Jewish rabbis and thus had begun to focus their teaching on Jewish “myths and genealogies.” However, the problem was not that they desired to teach the Old Testament … Continue reading The Lawful Use of the Old Testament Law (1 Timothy 1:8)
Infant Salvation and an “Age of Accountability”
Introduction: Can infants be saved? Do they need to be saved? Are they born sinners? If they are born sinners, are they culpable for their sins? Do they become culpable for their sins only when they reach a certain age? There are a number of Scriptures and themes that need to be considered in an … Continue reading Infant Salvation and an “Age of Accountability”
Credo Conference on The Church’s Response to Social Justice
The Church’s Response to Social Justice The local church is increasingly coming into contact with social justice with its pernicious influence. What exactly is social justice?How do Christians respond?How do we protect our local church? Attend this conference to hear Christian leaders address these questions and more! Speakers include Voddie Baucham Jr., Tom Ascol, Anthony … Continue reading Credo Conference on The Church’s Response to Social Justice
The Church Bible Study Set
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Huc6Mp2VJDU Free Grace Press is currently offering a 10% discount on The Church Bible Study Set for one week. Just use code FGP10 when pre-ordering you set at the Media Gratiae website. Here is a description from the website: Pre-order your set today. Estimated shipping and digital access date: October 1, 2020. THIS SET INCLUDES: … Continue reading The Church Bible Study Set
Is it Time for Civil Disobedience? Two Perspectives
Many of the blog's readers may already be aware of the divide that has been developing among conservative, biblically faithful Christians over the issue of civil disobedience in the face of the current government restrictions in many places regarding church gatherings. As I see it, there have arisen essentially two valid perspectives, both of which … Continue reading Is it Time for Civil Disobedience? Two Perspectives
Fasting for the Glory of God (Matthew 6:16-18 Teaching Outline)
Introduction: As we approach this text, it is good to remember the preceding context. Earlier in this passage, our Lord Jesus warned us against hypocrisy in giving and called upon us to be concerned about giving for the glory of God rather than men (6:1-4). Then He warned us against hypocrisy in praying and called … Continue reading Fasting for the Glory of God (Matthew 6:16-18 Teaching Outline)
Free Grace Friday From Free Grace Press
Check out this week's Free Grace Friday sale from Free grace Press. Their featured book this week is The Absurdity of Unbelief: A Worldview Apologetic of the Christian Faith by Jeff Johnson. The special sale price this week is $9 (normally $18)! You can also enter to win a free copy of the book if … Continue reading Free Grace Friday From Free Grace Press
Marks of Genuine Revival (in the Life of Josiah, 2 Kings 22-23)
Introduction: On April 30, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a Proclamation for a National Day of Fasting, in which he stated: We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation … Continue reading Marks of Genuine Revival (in the Life of Josiah, 2 Kings 22-23)
Responding to Franklin Graham’s Fox News Commercial
While watching the Fox News Channel last week in an endeavor to keep up on the latest coronavirus updates, I repeatedly saw a commercial with Franklin Graham on behalf of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. I was surprised to see such a commercial, but I was even more surprised at what it said (or rather … Continue reading Responding to Franklin Graham’s Fox News Commercial
Michael Kruger on the Canon of the New Testament
Michael Kruger, author of my favorite book on New Testament canonicity, Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, has made freely available a series of lectures on the subject at the Ligonier Ministries website here. Although I haven't yet had a chance to watch all the videos myself, I am … Continue reading Michael Kruger on the Canon of the New Testament