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Cultural Issues
Social Justice vs. Authentic Biblical Justice by Phil Johnson
At this year’s Great Awokening Conference Phil Johnson offered an excellent summary of the crucial difference between what is called “social justice” and true Biblical justice. I highly recommend it.…
Christianity
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…
Adversus Haereses
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…
Gender
Explanation of the Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel
Back in September I posted an article concerning the The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel. Not surprisingly, this statement has drawn some criticism, and, given the nature and…
Gender
The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel
On Tuesday an important statement was issued by a group of Evangelical pastors. It is called The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel and following is a list of…
Gender
John MacArthur on “Social Justice”
In a recent series of blog posts, John MacArthur helpfully addressed the issue of “social justice” from the standpoint of Scripture. In the first of these posts, John stresses the…
Evangelism
New Reformation City Ministry
Today I would like to recommend that the blog’s readers check out the new Reformation City ministry. This ministry was begun by three young people who are seeking to use…
Gospel
The Simple Gospel
“The Simple Gospel” by my friend Jon J. Cardwell is now on sale at Amazon. I would encourage you to go check it out. It is a book of essays…
Faith
Guilt, Justice, & Forgiveness
Note: Following is a preview of the conclusion of The Absurdity of Unbelief. Dear reader, we cannot live a fulfilled and consistent life without God. Our guilt is the evidence…
Bible Study
Romans and Christianity 101
Over the years I have spoken to many Christians who seem to think that doctrines like election and predestination, or the mystery of the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human…
Baptist Confession of 1689
Bob Gonzales on the Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel
If you aren’t already familiar with Dr. Gonzales’ series of posts regarding the “well-meant offer” of the Gospel, I encourage you to check them out. The first article suggests an…
Christian Living
Conviction & Peace
I was honored to be the camp pastor of the Sovereign Grace Youth Camp in Conway, Missouri this past week. What happened over those few days will be something I…