Called meeting

Remembering what discipleship isn’t reminds us that coming alongside others to help them know and love God is a necessary and natural part of the Christian life. [...]

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Blessing

Tina Boesch explores the relational, future-oriented, and outward-focused nature of blessing throughout all of Scripture. [...]

Have You Heard the One About the ‘Infancy Gospel of Thomas’?

The arguments in Catherine Nixey’s ‘Heretic’ remind us we’re never done contending for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. [...]

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Spurgeon’s Love of Hymns and Poetry

Spurgeon’s love of poetry can be seen today in the Spurgeon Library in Kansas City, MO. In his collection, we find over 200 books of poetry and hymnody, occupying several cabinets. So much of Spurgeon’s life and ministry can be traced through these books. Nearly one-third of these volumes are hymnbooks for Christian worship, including Horatius Bonar’s Hymns of Faith and Hope, Anne Steele’s Hymns, Psalms, and Poems, Isaac Watts’ Hymns and Spiritual Songs, and many others. [...]

Sermon Of The Week: “Christ’s First and Last Subject”

What was the subject matter with which Christ bookended His earthly ministry? This subject was His command of repentance to all His hearers, and more broadly, to the whole world. Spurgeon noted that “nothing could set forth Jesus Christ's idea of the high value of repentance, more fully and effectually than the fact that he begins with it, and that he concludes with it.” Repentance is the vital renunciation of sin which the Lord commands to all. Without genuine, active denial of sin, true salvation could not be had. God’s regenerating work in one’s life is demonstrated by their sincere [...]

Sermon Of The Week: “Turn or Burn”

Why is God’s justice such an integral part of salvation? God’s just nature demands that sin be punished, and it is only a result of His mercy through Christ that we can be saved from that punishment. Grace and mercy are attributes of God’s character which ought to be preached in accordance with His righteous justice, not at the expense of it. Spurgeon observes how ministers in his day, as in ours, often preach the mercy of God without also telling of His righteous judgement on sin. [...]

Sermon Of The Week: “A Wise Desire”

Who is it who chooses our portion and reward in life? Surely it can be perceived that we do not simply will and receive that which we always want. No, our eternal heritage does not rest in our own power or choice, but rather lies in the sovereign will of our good and gracious Lord. Spurgeon remarks, “Oh! it is the satisfaction of God's people to believe in this exalting truth that [God] chooses their inheritance for them. […] that verily God does choose our lot, and apportion for us our inheritance.” [...]

Sermon Of The Week: “Preaching! Man’s Privilege and God’s Power”

What is the means by which God’s ministers draw lost souls to the hope of the Savior? It is not the mere wisdom of man that leads souls to salvation, but the faithful teaching of God’s own inspired revelation which “pierces to the division of soul and of spirit.” The preaching of God’s word contains both the divine power and conviction necessary for this task. Spurgeon understood that God’s word is “that which is the great and master weapon of the minister”, and that it is “the foolishness of preaching by which it pleases God to save them that believe.” [...]

Doctrine and Doxology with Jonny Gibson

Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains on January 16-18, 2025, as BRITE is pleased to welcome Dr. Jonathan Gibson for their Seventh Annual Winter Seminar. The theme is Doctrine and Doxology: The Worship of Our Triune God. Join Dr. Gibson as he explores the biblical, theological, and historical basis for Christian worship and why we do what we do when we worship the triune God. [...]

Reforming Your Bible Study

By Roy Blackwood There is evidence in early church history and in Medieval and Reformation history of the existence of a particular kind of Bible study. It is prescribed by God in I Corinthians 14. Wherever or whenever Christ was building and reforming His Church, this kind of Bible study could be found. Conversely, when […] [...]

Why We Left the Episcopal Church

By Don Helmandollar Holy Trinity was officially established on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007 when the rector and the entire congregation formally aligned with the Convocation of Anglican in North America (CANA). Remaining associated with the Episcopal Church USA became increasingly untenable and decision to disassociate from the Episcopal Church was made. However it was […] [...]

I Will Build My Church

By Richard Phillips If you want to really understand something, one of the best things you can do is study its origin, or beginning. This is true of nations. If you want to understand why America is as it is today, what its institutions are about, how its self-identity formed, then you have to go […] [...]

The Exercise

By Roy Blackwood In 1579 the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland declared that “the exercise may be judged a Presbytery.” The history of Presbytery is inextricably intertwined with a practice known throughout the Reformed Church as the Exercise. And yet there are elements essential to the Exercise which are almost unknown in 20th […] [...]

Door of Hope (Hosea Study #7)

(To read these posts in order from the beginning, start here.)Read Hosea 2:15-23 Last time, we stepped into the wilderness to discover that in the Bible, the wilderness is often a harsh and dangerous place God uses to test and refine his people. It is also a place where he provides sanctuary and allows his people to encounter him in powerful ways. Today, were going to go back in time a bit to when Joshua fought the battle of Jericho. Remember the scene? [...]

I Will Allure Her and Bring Her Into the Wilderness (Hosea Study #6)

(To read these posts in order from the beginning, start here.)Read Hosea 2:14Long before God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, he had another son, Ishmael. God had promised Abram and Sarai a son, and when he didn’t move fast enough for them, they took matters into their own hands. Sarai gave her handmaid Hagar to Abram as a wife and things didn’t turn out so well. Sarai became jealous of Hagar and dealt harshly with her. So, Hagar escaped into the wi [...]

Hedge My Way With Thorns (Hosea Study #5)

(To read these posts in order from the beginning, start here.)Read Hosea 2:1-13In America, committed Christians are now a “worldview minority” in an increasingly anti-Christian culture. Israel was not just a worldview minority in their surrounding culture but was a tiny speck on the map of a rapidly expanding and violent Assyrian Empire. They were also surrounded by the polytheism and Baalism of the Canaanite culture. But they were called to worship and depend on Y [...]

No, Martin Luther Was Not a Deconstructionist

This article is in response to this piece from The Gospel Coalition. As a past TGC contributor, as an act of good faith, I did express my concerns directly to TGC before posting my article here. **Update** The Gospel Coalition was gracious to publish a condensed version of my article on their site. No, Martin Luther Was Not a Deconstructionist. And neither was Jesus. Many years ago, my Christian beliefs were challenged intellectually by a progressive Christian pastor. It t [...]

Mercy Me... (Hosea Study #4)

(To read these posts in order from the beginning, start here.)Read Hosea 1:8-11More than a thousand years before Hosea, there lived a nomadic farmer who was out in the middle of nowhere minding his own business when God started speaking to him. And what God said wasn’t easy. God put Abraham through a grueling test of faith by asking him to slaughter his only son on an altar of wood. This was set to take place at a location that would eventually become the site of the first Israelite te [...]

You Are Built Up In Christ

Paul’s letter to the Colossians, along with Paul’s letters to the Ephesians and Philemon, was apparently written during Paul’s first imprisonment. If this is the case, the most likely date is around 60-62 A.D. Moreover, Paul’s letter to the Colossians covers much of the same material and uses many of the same themes as his letter to the Ephesians. [...]

Relationship To Jesus Christ & His Body

Paul's letter to the Colossians, along with Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Philemon, was apparently written during Paul's first imprisonment. If this is the case, the most likely date is around 60-62 A.D. Moreover, Paul's letter to the Colossians covers much of the same material and uses many of the same themes as his letter to the Ephesians. [...]

Christian or American

On a wintry day in 1618 Rene Descartes rejected tradition, the church, and the Bible as the source for authority. In his famous conclusion “I think, therefore I am,” he revolutionized the quest for authority. Following Descartes declaration, a new day was sprung. It was called “the enlightenment.”Deeply influenced by enlightenment thought, John Lock provided the world as well as the American colon [...]

Divisions In The Church

Divisions in the church are nothing new; they are as old as the church itself. Unfortunately, we “protestants” are the worst! [...]

Why is “catholic” in the creed?

Visit TheNiceneCreed.org for more informaiton and content related to the Nicene Creed! On this new website some of today’s best theologians introduce churchgoers to the Nicene Creed. In 12 short… [...]

Learn the Nicene Creed in 12 Videos

Today Credo launches TheNiceneCreed.org! On this new website some of today’s best theologians introduce churchgoers to the Nicene Creed. In 12 short videos churches can contemplate the Trinity. But why… [...]

Liturgy and Ecclesiastical Triage

What should someone prioritize when they search for a church? The answer to this question involves what we might call “ecclesiastical triage.” Considerations fall along the lines of a list… [...]

Preaching the True Christ

Every week, I stand before my congregation with the Bible in hand, ready to proclaim God’s Word. Preaching isn’t just speaking; it’s sharing the gospel truthfully and calling the church… [...]

Reassessing Cornelius Van Til (Part 2): Sam Parkison with Keith Mathison

In this episode of the Credo Podcast, Sam Parkison and Keith Mathison continue their conversation on Mathison’s new book, Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius… Download Audio [...]

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UNION TO DEDICATE THE ETHOS FORUM MARCH 21

Union University news roomJACKSON — Union University will dedicate its newest academic building, The Ethos Forum, at a March 21 ceremony. The Ethos Forum will house Union’s McAfee School of Business and the computer science and engineering departments. Located between White Hall and Pleasant Plains Extension on the Great Lawn, the building is part of […] The post UNION TO DEDICATE THE ETHOS FORUM MARCH 21 appeared first on Baptist & Reflector. [...]

PROPOSED BILL WOULD ALLOW MINISTERS TO OPT BACK IN TO SOCIAL SECURITY

By Scott BarkleyBaptist PressWASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) — A bipartisan bill may give ministers who decided long ago to opt out of Social Security benefits the chance to change their minds. The Clergy Act, submitted by Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), would allow for a period in which clergy may revoke their exemption […] The post PROPOSED BILL WOULD ALLOW MINISTERS TO OPT BACK IN TO SOCIAL SECURITY appeared first on Baptist & Reflector. [...]

CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION: IS IT REAL?

By Adam B. DooleyPastor • Englewood Baptist Church • JacksonA recent sermon series through the Beatitudes struck a personal chord with me that I hope echoes throughout our congregation for months into the future. Speaking about life in the family of God, Jesus offers eight specific blessings for His followers that are admittedly counterintuitive. Perhaps […] The post CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION: IS IT REAL? appeared first on Baptist & Reflector. [...]

GOD’S WAREHOUSE MOBILIZES RAPID RESPONSE TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS

By Baptist and ReflectorMORRISTOWN — In the wake of the floods that struck Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, God’s Warehouse Ministries has mobilized a rapid response effort to deliver critical supplies to affected communities. The multi-state flood hit on the weekend of Feb. 15, leaving at least 14 dead. This disaster not only comes after […] The post GOD’S WAREHOUSE MOBILIZES RAPID RESPONSE TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS appeared first on Baptist & Reflector. [...]

WELLNESS ISN’T JUST THE ABSENCE OF SICKNESS; IT GOES DEEPER

By Joe SorahTeam Leader: Strengthening Gospel Leaders“Everything rises and falls on leadership,” according to leadership guru John Maxwell. From personal experience and observation, I would agree that the health of a minister directly impacts the health of the church he leads. When a pastor is healthy, the church has the potential for health. When a […] The post WELLNESS ISN’T JUST THE ABSENCE OF SICKNESS; IT GOES DEEPER appeared first on Baptist & Reflector. [...]

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