Monthly Archives: June 2011

John 3:1-8: Breaking It Down

<!–[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }st2\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–> The first verse is self-evident; we might suppose all the rest to be so, but it is worth taking a closer look: So, at this one time, Nicodemus came to Jesus to proclaim that … Continue reading

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Ever Heard Of George Smeaton?

He was a nineteenth century Scottish theologian. A great one, too. He wrote two books on the atonement of Christ- The Doctrine of the Atonement, As Taught by Christ Himself and The Doctrine of the Atonement, As Taught by the … Continue reading

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Why I Am A Credobaptist

There are several reasons why I am a Credobaptist but the one I wish to deal with stands out from among the others. Anyone informed of the subject should be aware of the Credobaptist arguments that there are no examples … Continue reading

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Why Deal With False Teaching?

“And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete” (1 Jn 1:4).There are numerous reasons for responding to false teachers and false teaching but the one that I wish to deal with is because it robs believers … Continue reading

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Dealing With Emergent Proof Texts: Mark 2:5

 “And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven” (Mk 2:5). It’s been a long week. Work has been very busy and tiring and is the reason for the lack of articles on the … Continue reading

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"Don’t Call It A Comeback"

A great book edited by Kevin DeYoung and has eighteen other contributing authors. I just purchased it today and have only read one of DeYoung’s chapters; already I’m a bit excited about the rest. The book is focused on doctrine … Continue reading

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It Had To Be Jesus

It had to be His brow, because I dishonored Him with a crown of thorns.It had to be His face, because His countenance fell, when He bore my shame.It had to be His eyes, because He took on my blindness, … Continue reading

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What Is The Gospel?

Greg Gilbert answers this question in his book What Is The Gospel? The following are some quotes from this much needed piece of literature: “Let me suggest that, for now, we approach the task of defining the main contours of the Christian … Continue reading

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Serving A Batch Of Poison

I understand that many people have a problem with biblical Christianity. I’m starting to get it and we were even warned about it- “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly … Continue reading

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The Waters Of Babylon

1 By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137 Though this verse is a lament for the temple of God where He dwelt (Zion), it is thoroughly sobering for any Christian … Continue reading

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