I’m a Baptist – Baptist because I think the historic Baptist understanding of God’s revelation in scripture is the best understanding of the faith. Therefore, I take very seriously that as a Baptist pastor I walk in the path worn by faithful Baptist Pastor/Theologians who have gone before me. This presents a problem for me [...]

I’ve been reading Kim Riddlebarger’s The Lion of Princeton about B.B. Warfield. Dr. Riddlebarger includes a gem that reminds those of us who live in an age that places harmony above truth that there are indeed some doctrines worth defending. B. B. Warfield’s earliest days at Princeton, as well as his last, were characterized by [...]

Did you just see that game? – Peyton Manning responds from a bad start (and a pick) to bring his team from 18 (?) down to tie the game and go back and forth with the Patriots. – Peyton leads his team back down the field for the go ahead touchdown. – Tom Brady, “Captain [...]

I’m not one of these guys who imagine it is out of line for Baptists to confess their faith. Neither does the church I serve. Both my local body and I want to be upfront and honest about what we understand to be the non-negotiables in the Christian religion and do so as an exercise [...]

I’ve not had a case of writer’s block this bad since…I started blogging. Thankfully, Chase’s post below broke up a long dry spell. Have you read it yet? You should. It seems like there is more of an interest in the Church amongst conservatives of this generation. We should thank God for this. So how [...]

If you aren’t reading the 9 Marks Newsletters then you should start. They’re packed full of well written, useful writings. I honestly get excited each time I get a notification in my inbox that a new one has been released. The most recent newsletter includes an item from Greg Gilbert who brings his reader to [...]

I guess my company decided their employees didn’t need an RSS reader any longer. Too bad, it made the day much more fun. This last batch will be brief. T.D. Jakes’ View of the Trinity (or lack there of) Do Churches Die? Email esvpassages@gnpcb.org with a passage in the subject line (e.g., ESV Gen 1) [...]

The Most Innovative Churches in America? What to do when you and the Pastor don’t agree about corporate worship Helpful Reading John Macarthur: What Doctrines are Essential, Part 3 Jonathan Edward’s Resolutions for Life Infuze Magazine’s Interview w/ Steve Turner on Christianity & Culture

I am turning the blog over this morning to my wife, Christie As the new Sunday school teacher, I have spent the last few months becoming familiar with the LifeWay Sunday school curriculum. Having attended churches and/or classes in the past that did not use said curriculum this has been a new encounter for me. [...]