Christian Living
Jesus’ Model Prayer: The Opening Address
Back in February I posted a teaching outline on Jesus’ model prayer contained in Matthew 6:9-13. In it I presented an overview of the Lord’s Prayer and examined some lessons we could learn from the context and overall content and structure of the prayer. This outline was well received and the post has consistently been in the…
Some Helpful Thoughts About Worship
Yesterday Rick Schupp, Pastor at the Amman International Church (AIC), commented on a series the elders at the church have begun on worship. You may read his thoughts at his blog, A Voice in the Desert, in a post entitled A Recipe for Worship. Here is a brief preview offering some Biblical perspective on worship:…
Jeremiah 31:31-34 Confronts Two Current Errors About Church and Family
Before we consider the two errors I have in mind, it is appropriate first to briefly consider the meaning of the Jeremiah text, in which God promised through the prophet Jeremiah that He would one day establish a New Covenant with His people, a promise which found its fulfillment in Jesus Christ: NKJ Jeremiah 31:31-32 “Behold, the days…
Paul Washer on the Need to Stop Worshiping Preachers
http://www.sermonaudio.com/code_sourcefeatured.asp?reversecolor=FALSE&showoverview=FALSE&flashplayer=FALSE&tiny=FALSE&minimal=FALSE&video=TRUE&eventtype=EVENTID&sermonid=1229091954150 I was struck – in a good way – by this interview with Paul Washer. I really appreciate what he had to say and the sincerity with which I believe he said it. He talks about the danger of idolizing any preacher, including himself, and he talks about his own shortcomings, including a recurrent struggle…
John MacArthur on Three Reasons to Fear God
As usual, MacArthur delivers an important message for us all! The text for the message is Luke 12 and 13.
Help Understanding Post-Modernism and the Emergent Church
I first saw this video over at Jonathan Christman’s blog. In it Al Mohler, R.C. Sproul, and Ravi Zacharias offer illuminating commentary on Post-Modernism and the Emergent Church. We would all do well to heed their wise counsel concerning this twin threat to the Church.
Dr. R. Albert Mohler on Paying Taxes After Obamacare
Earlier today Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, posted an excellent article entitled Render Unto Caesar? On Paying Taxes After Obamacare. In the article Dr. Mohler argues on the basis of such passages as Mark 12:7, Romans 13:1-7, and 1 Peter 2:13-14 that Christians are required…
Jesus’ Model Prayer: A Teaching Outline
Introduction Following is an overview of what has been commonly called “the Lord’s Prayer.” Actually, however, it may be best to call Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17 “the Lord’s Prayer,” because it is one of the best examples we have of an actual prayer of the Lord Himself. I think this prayer might better…
The American Revolution: Was it Biblical?
Was the American Revolution Biblical? This question was posed to me recently, and in this post I would like to share some thoughts on the matter. I acknowledge up front that this question is one that has been strongly debated by Christians at times. In fact, there was not consistent agreement among Christians at the time of the…
Blaise Pascal: An Apologist for Our Times
Written by Rick Wade, a Research Associate of Probe Ministries (See below.) Introduction One of the tasks of Christian apologetics is to serve as a tool for evangelism. It is very easy, however, to stay in the realm of ideas and never confront unbelievers with the necessity of putting their faith in Christ. One apologist who…