We are to preach Christ from the entire Bible because proper exegesis demands it. The Scripture is not an inspired book of moralisms or a book of virtues; it is, from cover to cover, a book about the glory of God in Jesus Christ through the redemption of his people who will dwell in the... Continue Reading

While they say they’re committed to not having gay sex, some Revoice leaders argue there are good things about homosexual desire itself, such as bestowing a greater capacity for friendship and for appreciating beauty. That belief has raised alarms that Revoice proponents with same-sex attraction see themselves as part of the larger gay community to... Continue Reading

“We all worship God and just call him by different names,” goes the apologetic for Universalism. Muslims and Christians pray, give, serve, and proselytize. And we are all very sincere. But worship is useless if it is offered to the wrong god.   The Italian film, Life is Beautiful, is a foreign film about an Italian... Continue Reading

There is no substitute for the Word of God; let’s read, teach, and explain the Bible to the children of our churches with joy . . . and with no apologies! But, let’s also intentionally teach, train, and shape our children to think in theological categories along the way. It will be life-giving for them, and for... Continue Reading

The loss would be significant, yet the gains would be abundant. No more heartburn for traditionalists when the bongo drums and tamborines are unleashed. No more inward groans when we sing a mediocre modern tune with mediocre lyrics as led by unordained “worship leaders.” For the other side of the spectrum, we’d have to give... Continue Reading

It is important to realize that the regulative principle as applied to public worship frees the church from acts of impropriety and idiocy — we are not free, for example, to advertise that performing clowns will mime the Bible lesson at next week’s Sunday service. Yet it does not commit the church to a “cookie-cutter,”... Continue Reading

“Is there diversity of opinion in the SBC about how complemenarian principles should be applied? Certainly there is. But the fundamental commitment to complementarian principle as outlined in the Baptist Faith & Message is not in question.”   Margaret Bendroth has a provocative op-ed in the New York Times today titled “Could Southern Baptists Actually... Continue Reading

“The unique challenges of pastoral ministry are well known. These unique challenges are only compounded when the pastor is bi-vocational. Time constraints, financial concerns, and difficulty accomplishing basic pastoral priorities often define this ministry. These constraints cause a unique temptation for the bi-vocational pastor to neglect caring for his own soul.”   The alarm rings... Continue Reading

Teaching kids theology from the earliest age shapes their character and will as they discover the nature of God and seek to develop godly characteristics. By understanding God’s purposes for his world, his method, and his mission, the will is orientated to serving God and living for his glory. As well as informing the character... Continue Reading

The Pensacola Theological Institute will be held at McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church in Pensacola, Florida July 26-29, 2018.  The conference’s theme is Insuppressible: Glory, Gospel and the Design of Life, which will examine Intelligent Design — what it is, its contributions to science and the theological implications of those contributions.   The Pensacola Theological Institute... Continue Reading