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
Mark Driscoll Steps Down From Mars Hill Church
It has recently been reported that Mark Driscoll will Step Down While Mars Hill Reviews Charges. The same article details the fallout in other ways. For example, Mars Hill canceled its fall Resurgence Conference, and "After Acts 29 removed Driscoll from its membership, LifeWay Christian Resources, the nation’s second largest Christian book retailer, pulled Driscoll’s books … Continue reading Mark Driscoll Steps Down From Mars Hill Church
Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church Removed From Acts 29 Network
On Friday the board of the Acts 29 Network of churches announced on their blog that Mark Driscoll and the Mars Hill Church which he co-founded have been removed from membership in the network. Here is the statement as it appeared on the blog: It is with deep sorrow that the Acts 29 Network announces … Continue reading Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church Removed From Acts 29 Network
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
Nate Schmidt Challenges "Drive-by" Christianity
Nate Schmidt, the worship leader at the Immanuel Baptist Church, where I am privileged to serve as an elder, has written an interesting and penetrating post I wanted to let you all know about. After he saw a sign outside a local church in our area that read, “LOV3: Love God, Love the world, love … Continue reading Nate Schmidt Challenges "Drive-by" Christianity
The New Vs. The Old Calvinism
I am young (at least I still feel young) but I consider myself an Old Calvinist. I am constantly reminiscing about my ole skateboarding days and I still enjoy snowboarding. Admittedly, I may dress a little younger than my age, and currently I am thinking about getting back into skateboarding. In other words, I am … Continue reading The New Vs. The Old Calvinism
Top Hats, T-Shirts & Hallowed Be Thy Name
I remember as if it was yesterday. “Hey Chad,” I yelled across the basketball court. The echo of my voice that reverberated throughout the gym was met with a clear and firm response from the tall scary man with a whistle around his neck, “I am coach.” Seeing the fire in his eyes and the … Continue reading Top Hats, T-Shirts & Hallowed Be Thy Name
Biblical Ethics and Medical Perceptions Pertaining to the Home Birth Practice
Note: The following article was written by two men (a father and son) who are members of Immanuel Baptist Church, where I am privileged to serve as the primary teaching elder. If you are considering home birthing, I hope you will also consider their thoughts about this important matter. Biblical Ethics and Medical Perceptions Pertaining … Continue reading Biblical Ethics and Medical Perceptions Pertaining to the Home Birth Practice
A Shout Out to Housewives
I am pastor who is happily married to a beautiful housewife. And, the more I learn about her job the more I am amazed at her high calling in life. I am beginning to think that it may be a housewife that God has ordained to sit on the right side of the Lord in … Continue reading A Shout Out to Housewives
Robert Gagnon on Homosexuality and the Bible
Dr. Robert Gagnon - What Does the Bible Teach About Homosexuality? from Pure Passion on Vimeo. Some of the blog's readers may be familiar with Robert Gagnon as the author of The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics, which is an in-depth defense of the traditional Biblical view over against modern objections. In the above video … Continue reading Robert Gagnon on Homosexuality and the Bible