Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Cultural Issues, Gospel

Ten Years Later and Still Concerned About the Manhattan Declaration

Some readers of our blog who have been with us for a while might remember that I once posted an article entitled Concerns About the Manhattan Declaration, in which I explained why I could not, in good conscience, sign the document as so many others had done. The document was released on November 20, 2009, … Continue reading Ten Years Later and Still Concerned About the Manhattan Declaration

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Cultural Issues, Gender, Gender Identity, Human Sexuality

The Nashville Statement Fortified

I'm sure most of the blog's readers are familiar with the Nashville Statement that was published on the website of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood back on August 29, 2017. If you haven't yet read it, though, I would encourage you to do so and also to consider signing it. Here is the … Continue reading The Nashville Statement Fortified

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Apologetics

"Can A Christian Lose Their Salvation?" Debate

Here is the description posted on YouTube: Watch as Trent Horn of Catholic Answers and Dr. James R. White of Alpha and Omega Ministries debate the theology surrounding the topic: "Can A Christian Lose Their Salvation?" This debate was moderated by Michael O'Fallon on January 18, 2017. Sovereign Alliance sponsored the event at the 2017 … Continue reading "Can A Christian Lose Their Salvation?" Debate

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Historical Theology

"Aquinas Is Not A Safe Guide For Protestants" Debate

Toward the end of last year and the beginning of this year there was a minor, although interesting debate on The Aquila Report , a conservative, Presbyterian news and commentary website. The debate began with a two part series of articles by Dewey Roberts: Aquinas Is Not A Safe Guide For Protestants: Reading Aquinas with … Continue reading "Aquinas Is Not A Safe Guide For Protestants" Debate

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Bible Study, Christmas, Virgin Birth

"What Child Is This? The Virgin Birth" by Bob Gonzales

Back in 2011 I posted some Teaching Notes on the Importance of the Virgin Birth, and I hope our readers found the post helpful. Today, as we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior this week, I would like to recommend a similar post by Bob Gonzales entitled What Child Is This? The … Continue reading "What Child Is This? The Virgin Birth" by Bob Gonzales

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Prosperity Gospel

John Piper Explains Why He Hates the "Prosperity Gospel"

In the video above, John Piper explains why he abominates -- or hates -- the "prosperity gospel." He lists several reasons. He rightly says that it is another gospel, and he cites Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy: NKJ 1 Timothy 6:6-9 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this … Continue reading John Piper Explains Why He Hates the "Prosperity Gospel"

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Cultural Issues, Homosexuality

Carey Nieuwhof Offers Some Bad Advice to American Pastors Regarding Same Sex Marriage

On June 29 a Canadian pastor named Carey Nieuwhof posted an article on his blog entitled Some Advice on Same-Sex Marriage for US Church Leaders From a Canadian. His intent was to offer advice to American pastors in the light of the June 26 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized same sex marriage in our … Continue reading Carey Nieuwhof Offers Some Bad Advice to American Pastors Regarding Same Sex Marriage

Keith Throop Adversus Haereses, Cultural Issues, Homosexuality

Here We stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage

Yesterday I added my signature to the document entitled Here We stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage. The document may be found online at the website of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Here is the text of the declaration for your consideration: As evangelical Christians, we dissent from the court’s ruling … Continue reading Here We stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage