"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." Psalm 105:1
INTRODUCTION Systemic racism, critical race theory (CRT), intersectionality (I). Few of us were familiar with these terms prior to 2019, but now they belong to our everyday vernacular. Although commonplace, there remains a lot of confusion regarding their definitions as these terms have been politicized and even weaponized in our day. For this reason, Voddie Baucham’s Fault Lines is …
Does historical theology matter for the church today? Does it serve only as an academic discipline? Or does it contain practical value for Christian living? Sadly, historical theology generally receives little attention in non-liturgical churches (e.g. Baptist churches). Growing up in baptistic churches, I never considered the greater heritage within which my local church existed, …
Continue reading Book Review: Historical Theology for the Church
Why should I require my child to obey when his obedience will never save him? This is an honest question that you may have asked yourself, especially if you are a parent who believes that salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We know that no one will be saved through works …
In 1 Corinthians 2:2 the Apostle Paul writes: “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” Studying Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church quickly reveals that he actually knew and was concerned with more than the crucifixion; however, his point in writing this verse was that the crucifixion remained …
Continue reading The Forgotten Cross: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 2:2
Earlier this month I preached one final sermon from the book of Galatians, completing a thirteen-week series through the epistle. Interestingly, the first five sermons were preached to a room full of believers, while the final eight sermons were preached to a room full of cameras. Although there is much that could be said about preaching …
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are countless ideas and opinions floating around all over social media, news outlets, and among friends and neighbors. It’s often hard to know who we can trust from a worldly perspective, but there is one source we can rely on in all circumstances: God’s Word. The last …
As you may already know, October 31, 2018 will be the 501st anniversary of what is commonly referred to as Reformation Day. This day is celebrated and remembered because on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. We don’t celebrate this day merely because a professor posted …
Continue reading An Obscure Monk and a Mundane Event: The Launch of the Protestant Reformation
Submission is a word our culture prefers to avoid, especially when it comes to the biblical submission of a wife to her husband. In most circles, even Christian circles, the idea of biblical submission within the context of marriage is quietly swept under a rug and ignored completely. Although ignoring submission is a tragic occurrence, …
In our world today it's not uncommon to see individual believers or entire church bodies abandon their positions on hot-button issues in order to be liked and accepted by the world. Too often church leaders twist the Scriptures in the name of "love" so that sinful acts are not only accepted but are viewed as …
The term “Baptist” produces mixed reactions in our day. Upon hearing the term some people will immediately think about a particular mode of Christian baptism, while others will squirm at the thought of a legalistic group that doesn’t dance or drink, and still others will consider the biblical figure, John the Baptist. But, for me, …
Proclaim His Name 