The new covenant inaugurated by Jesus is significant when discussing why we are baptists. This new and better covenant is spoken of in the Old Testament and is said to be inaugurated in the book of Hebrews (see ch. 8). Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant… Read More ›
The word itself comes from the Greek word for “gospel.” So in it’s broadest sense, an Evangelical is one who believes the biblical gospel or good news of Jesus Christ. More specifically, the term has its roots in the 1700s where its distinctives were four-fold: An emphasis on conversion or being born again; An emphasis… Read More ›
To be reformed is to identify yourself with the principles of the Protestant Reformation that took place under individuals like Martin Luther and John Calvin. These men and others like them challenged the Catholic church in their day over a number of essential theological issues. This event in history started the Protestant movement to which… Read More ›
What is complementarianism? Like most “isms” it describes a set of beliefs. It was coined recently to describe the biblical idea that men and women have equal dignity and value before God, yet men and women have distinct and complementary roles in the home and in the church. The opposing view, egalitarianism, views men and… Read More ›
Our good friends at Calvary Grace recently had their annual conference entitled Abiding Love. Ryan Fullerton from Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville was the main speaker this year. It was a great conference with powerful preaching that was encouraging, convicting, and full of grace and truth. Here is the audio from the plenary sessions by… Read More ›
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on… Read More ›
Have you ever been asked to pray for something then forgot? I think this has happened to most Christians. What can we do to improve in this area? Here are two suggestions to help us pray more effectively for each other. 1. When someone asks you to pray for them, pray for them right then… Read More ›
If you happen to be following along in the Bible Reading Plan, you’ve likely read through Matthew 11. The beginning of the chapter begins with a curious statement from John the Baptist. Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are… Read More ›
Jesus says in John 17:3, “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Knowing God is eternal life, and the primary means whereby we grow in our knowledge of God is through his self-revelation—the Bible. God’s Word is large, and can be quite… Read More ›