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All-time Favorite Articles

There are a few articles that I return to repeatedly because of the unique insight they provide on difficult issues.  The links are provided below: Justin Taylor describes levels of doctrine to help us prioritize those issues that really matter … Continue reading

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Redeeming the Time in Isolation

With the outbreak of the corona-virus, we find ourselves in a new and unusual situation; something out of a movie script like Outbreak.  Our lives have ground to a halt as we become isolated from the rest of neighborhood, community … Continue reading

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The Importance of Teaching the Apostles Creed

The Apostles Creed on the most historic and foundational statement of the Christian faith.  It’s used by many denominations as the summary statement of what Christians have believed for hundreds of years.  The creed itself isn’t found in the Bible … Continue reading

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Church Denominational Positions on Drinking Alcohol

Church denominations differ in their views on drinking alcohol from somewhat tolerant to completely restrictive.  All of them view drunkenness as sinful and therefore clearly out of bounds.  Reformed churches generally allow their members to follow their conscience and state that … Continue reading

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Church of God Bloomingdale

I had some members of the Church of God Bloomingdale (Illinois), which is a part of the Church of God World Mission Society, visit my front door this morning.  Here’s a quick summary of their heretical views in case you … Continue reading

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Good Friday Resources about the Crucifixion

Here are some resources about the crucifixion, atonement and meaning of the cross as you reflect on Good Friday: Classic sermons The Meaning of the Cross from Free Grace Broadcaster magazine The Atonement from Free Grace Broadcaster magazine Articles Was … Continue reading

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The Great Ejection

Today marks the 351st anniversary of the Great Ejection.  If you’re not familiar with this event of church history, it was one of the most important days in the English speaking church because over 2,500 pastors forsook their livelihood in … Continue reading

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Order of God’s Decrees – BB Warfield Chart

BB Warfield created a helpful chart that outlines the order of God’s decrees (aka order of redemption).  Views of the nature and order of the degrees vary significantly by denomination.  If you’ve ever heard infralapsarian or supralapsarian referenced, they are … Continue reading

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Most Influential Books to Christian Women

Focus on the Family asked its Facebook fan base what book after the Bible is the most influential in their life.  Given Focus’ audience, 85%+ plus of the responses were from women.  The informal survey isn’t representative of the full … Continue reading

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