Monthly Archives: October 2011

I cringe when I hear Christians lament “doctrine is overrated” or “doctrine is useless. I just need Jesus.” Outside of the Bible the greatest event in history (up to this point) was spurned by a godly man whose doctrine of … Continue reading →

I shall not bore you with my own words for Luther accept to say that if my wife would let me, I would name my next son after him. Luther’s own words in regards to the Reformation: After the pope … Continue reading →

 During discussions on baptism (other doctrines too) it is sometimes necessary to pause and re-affirm our love for the brethren based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which unites us. Else we become too consumed with proving our brothers wrong … Continue reading →

“Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in … Continue reading →

It is my contention that paedobaptism nor paedocommunion are commanded in Scripture. Neither by direct command or from John Murray’s “good and necessary inference.” I dare say, along with others, that paedobaptism is not a “necessary” or “good” inference from … Continue reading →

The more I am confronted with the doctrine of “free will,” by which is meant what has been historically called “libertine free will,” and which I will define simply as “free will of the fleshly nature,” or, more appropriately, “sovereign … Continue reading →

The issue of baptism certainly opens the floodgate of discussion. My article here provoked a response from a good brother, found here (a good blog that I do recommend). Although I do not personally know Mr. Silva, I have had the privilege of meeting … Continue reading →

When people use the historical paedobaptist defense of the church fathers, I ask, “Which one?” They may reply “The historic view of the reformation!” To which I still reply “Which one, Luther’s or Zwingli’s?” Some may wish to avoid that and … Continue reading →

Such is the accusation by some of our paedobapist brethren from pictures like the one above. One is supposed to get the idea that Baptists are abusing their children and causing them much grief by denying them entrance into the … Continue reading →

Disclaimer: This article does not represent the convictions of all the contributors in this blog. These are solely my thoughts.  It is once again that time of the year. The time of the year when Halloween comes around, and that means … Continue reading →