Spurgeon’s Faithfulness As a young boy growing up in Baptist churches the name “Charles Spurgeon” was frequently cited with respect. Knowing little of him at that age, I simply took pleasure in hearing his theological insights as well as his witty sense of humor. Once I grew up and entered the work of the ministry, Spurgeon became more than a mere distant figure. Reading his … [Read more...] about A Lesson From The Life of Charles Spurgeon
Doctrine
Dangerous False Teachers Seeking To Save Their Own Skin
The Context We enter the scene amidst the backdrop of the first century. It is a turbulent time for Christians who face persecution from Rome, the Jews, and the general populace over this period. The truth of the Gospel is spreading by Christ’s work in the early church and the Apostles. Yet, issues pertaining to false doctrine are dotting the landscape. Heretical sects of … [Read more...] about Dangerous False Teachers Seeking To Save Their Own Skin
The Intersection of The Doctrinal and The Practical
Christianity That Hits The Ground How many times do you hear cries for a return to historic Christianity amongst Bible-believing churches? Shouts for reformation, revival, and doctrinal clarification abound through the hallways of local congregations gathered to worship Christ each week. Wholeheartedly, I concur with the sentiment desiring these great blessings for … [Read more...] about The Intersection of The Doctrinal and The Practical
A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
Cultural Difficulties The work of practical Christian missions begins with understanding the culture of the people group one is working to reach. I have been blessed to be called to minister to the people in the River Valley of Arkansas. In many ways, I have an advantage in understanding the culture that I am ministering to because it is the very culture in which I was … [Read more...] about A HIGHER CALLING: The Problem of Consumerism, FOMO, and “Branding” Culture for the Church
The Blinders of Tradition
The Danger of Placing Tradition On Top of The Text I see it over and over again, even I myself, have had to be wary of it. An individual will approach a passage of Scripture to study God’s Word. However, when they approach the text, they overlay long-held traditions on top of the passage. Too often, what ends up happening is that an individual will not lay down their … [Read more...] about The Blinders of Tradition
