Were it not for the hope of being instrumental in saving some from the error of their way, and of inducing others to a greater degree of watchfulness, I should not have written the preceding
Here’s What Happened When This North Carolina Church Stood up to Discrimination In a time when churches are losing their voices of influence cities and municipalities are taking the opportunity to enact or interpret laws that discriminate
It is a general truth, manifestly taught in the Scriptures, that spiritual pride is fed by false religion. All the false teachers of whom they give us an account were distinguished by this spirit. “They
Why Discipleship is War The preaching of the word of God is a key way that God has ordained to shape men and women into the image of his Son. Hence, preaching is much more
If the doctrine of election be viewed in those connexions in which it stands in the Scriptures, it will be of great importance in the Christian life. The whole difference between the saved and the
No Excuses for Preaching Bad Sermons In the modern world there are tools all around that will help us in sermon preparation. Therefore, there are no excuses for bad sermons. However, relying too heavily on those tools
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty
Christian Churches Fellow Helpers with their Pastors to the Truth “We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.”—3 John 8. The ordination of elders over the churches was
Real Sermons are Not Lectures or Moral Stories In this podcast (and accompanying transcript), Burk Parsons makes a clear argument that by preaching the pastor is serving his congregation, which means it is vital to
[Addressed to all who love and long for the coming of Christ’s blessed kingdom, and whose hearts may be inclined to unite in seeking its welfare.] Consider Christ’s readiness to hear and answer prayer, especially