In the introduction to this series, I indicated that our focus would be upon four principles which relate in one way or another back to God as our heavenly Father and our supreme example for parenting. In this post I want to consider the first of these principles. Principle #1: Our heavenly Father teaches us the … Continue reading Biblical Principles for Parenting: Part One
Biblical Principles for Parenting: Introduction
The Bible doesn't give us a parenting manual – a specific list of “how to's” for most any conceivable situation – but it does give us a number of important principles to apply in parenting our children, and, in order to adequately set forth these principles, I can think of no better place to begin … Continue reading Biblical Principles for Parenting: Introduction
"Why Does the Universe Look So Old?" by Albert Mohler
This video contains a message delivered by Dr. Albert Mohler at the Tough Questions Christians Face: 2010 National Conference. In it he argues for a literal 24-hour days in Genesis 1, and he discusses the great exegetical and theological importance of this issue. Ultimately he therefore holds to a young earth view. Dr. Mohler outlines four … Continue reading "Why Does the Universe Look So Old?" by Albert Mohler
Shawn Mathis Offers a "Pastoral Evaluation of the Family Integrated Church Movement"
Some of this blog's readers will no doubt remember that I have previously recommend articles by Shawn Mathis, Pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. I recommended "What Is a Family Integrated Church?" here. And I recommended "Why I Cannot Sign the Family Integrated Church Confession" here. But more recently Shawn has published an eight … Continue reading Shawn Mathis Offers a "Pastoral Evaluation of the Family Integrated Church Movement"
Answering Scott Brown’s Challenge Concerning Age Segregated Education
Over the years I have consistently heard advocates of the Family Integrated Church Movement (FICM) assert that age segregated education, such as employed in youth ministries or Sunday schools, is not Biblical. As a matter of fact, Scott Brown, a well known FICM advocate and director of the National Center for Family-Integrated Churches (NCFIC) has at least … Continue reading Answering Scott Brown’s Challenge Concerning Age Segregated Education
James White Responds to the "Gay Christian" Movement
I hope all the blog's readers will watch these videos, because you will find no better, and no more Biblical, response to the issue than that set forth by Pastor James White. I would also highly recommend reading The Same Sex Controversy: Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality by James White and Jeffrey Niell. … Continue reading James White Responds to the "Gay Christian" Movement
Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8 Teaching Outline)
Note: It is important before we get into the Parable of the Persistent Widow to understand the context in which Jesus tells the parable. The context is provided in chapter 17, in which we have the account of Jesus' response to a question from the Pharisees about the coming of the kingdom, followed by Jesus teaching … Continue reading Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8 Teaching Outline)
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31 Teaching Outline)
Note: Remember that the context here follows Jesus' telling of the Parable of the Unjust Steward, in which He teaches that how we use money – what He calls “unrighteous mammon” – indicates where our hearts truly are. So, with this in mind, and in order to really get what is going on here, let's … Continue reading Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31 Teaching Outline)
Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13 Teaching Outline)
Notice first as we read the parable that Jesus is aiming it at His disciples. This means that He is giving instruction about how we as His disciples are supposed to live. We should keep this in mind as we read the parable, especially since the main character may at first surprise us and tempt … Continue reading Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13 Teaching Outline)
Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32 Teaching Outline)
Introduction: As I was studying to teach on this passage I came across this entry from Our Daily Bread: A sociologist was writing a book about the difficulties of growing up in a large family, so he interviewed the mother of 13 children. After several questions, he asked, “Do you think all children deserve the full, impartial … Continue reading Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32 Teaching Outline)