Jul 23, 2010
DeYoung on Social Justice and the Church
Kevin De Young has some excellent things to say in light of Luke 4:16-21. He appears to have a firm grasp of sphere sovereignty. Read more
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SubscribeJun 29, 2010
W. Gary Crampton's "From Paedobaptism to Credobaptism is now available!
After years of study, W. Gary Crampton has embraced credobaptism. His new book is now available. Read more
Jun 2, 2010
Church Planting and the London Baptist Confessions of Faith
Almost as soon as Calvinistic Baptists appeared on the scene in 1640s England, they demonstrated a whole-hearted commitment to evangelism and church planting. Read more
May 20, 2010
The Glory of Plodding by Kevin DeYoung
"Life is usually pretty ordinary, just like following Jesus most days. Daily discipleship is not a new revolution each morning or an agent of global transformation every evening; it’s a long obedience in the same direction." Kevin DeYoung Read more
May 5, 2010
Called to the Ministry: 4. Clear Calling
How do we know that we are called to the ministry? We should turn to God's Word to find direction in answering this question. We are not to look to feelings, test God with a fleece, or seek some new prophecy regarding our calling. Clowney reminds us of the centrality of the church in assessing ... Read more
Apr 30, 2010
Some thoughts on a formal theological education for pastors
Why formal theological education for future pastors? I share a few of my reasons for thinking this is still the best method for preparing men for the ministry. Read more
Apr 21, 2010
Does Baptism Replace Circumcision? An Examination of the Relationship between Circumcision and Baptism in Colossians 2:11–12
Here's the first paragraph of the conclusion: We began by noting the frequent appeal made by paedobaptists to Col 2:11–12 to demonstrate that baptism replaces circumcision, signifying the same spiritual realities. This article demonstrates that to be an illegitimate interpretation of the text. Read more
Apr 14, 2010
Called to the Ministry: 3. Distinctive Calling
Are you called to the ministry? Read about Clowney's treatment of a call to the ministry. Read more
Mar 24, 2010
Called to the Ministry: 2. Called to Service
A brief summary of chapter two of Clowney's book with comment. Join the discussion! Read more
Mar 16, 2010
Called to the Ministry: 1. Called by Name
Called to the Ministry? John Divito interacts with Clowney's book. Read more