"One week-night, when I was sitting in the house of God, I was not thinking much about the preacher's sermon, for I did not believe it. The thought struck me, How did you come to be a Christian? I sought the Lord. But how did you come to seek the Lord? The truth flashed across... Continue Reading →
A Positive Step Forward…
Very thankful for pastor Hines, his work for *HIS* kingdom, and his apology to Brandon here. Please note the first 6:35 of video where he apologizes to BA, but also reveals what we have mentioned repeatedly on the Twitter. That being an unfamiliarity with 1689 Fed., and a frustrating response because of this unfamiliarity. I... Continue Reading →
Covenant Theology Explained…
Brandon Adams and pastor Patrick Hines got together to talk Reformed Covenant Theology on a recent episode of Semper Reformanda Radio. Many thing’s were discussed during this episode with each side getting an initial twenty-minutes to explain their personal view of Gods covenants with man. When the pair finally got into a personal dialogue regarding these... Continue Reading →
Particular Baptist Covenant Theology…
In the early decades of the seventeenth century the English church was undergoing a drastic metamorphosis. The spread of the Reformation from the continent to England, the succession of English rulers, and the increasing availability of literature produced an ever-shifting political, sociological, and theological environment. Within this context, a “Puritan” movement sought to reform the... Continue Reading →
Very Interesting Indeed…
This was a very interesting dialogue between former Westminster Seminary California President Robert Godfrey, and current WSC professor David VanDrunen. Many interesting points are brought to the surface during this short dialogue concerning Dr. VanDrunens’ “Two Kingdom” theological system. One of these things that were mentioned by Dr. Godfrey was the broadness of the terms... Continue Reading →
Ryle on Faith and Assurance…
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2... Continue Reading →
Jesus Concerning Regeneration…
This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see... Continue Reading →
“Don’t Want to Hear It!”
As a Christian studying the scriptures, there was a time I started to struggle with things I had been taught in my denomination for much of my life. I was now a pastor, a college student, and counselor, teaching people of all ages the truth of Gods word on a consistent basis. But this internal... Continue Reading →
R.Scott Clark, Augustine, and the Infant Baptism Tradition…
This is wonderful article written by a friend of mine (Chris Whisonant) concerning inconsistencies in the way many of my paedobaptist friends defend the infant baptism tradition. https://cwhisonant.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/re-augustine-infant-baptism-is-the-apostolic-and-universal-practice-of-the-church/