Oct 31
2022
James: A Guide to Authentic Christianity
James’s short but incisive letter teaches what it means to walk in the way of wisdom that issues forth in authentic Christianity.
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Bound to Be Free: The Yoke Metaphor in the Bible
When Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you” (Matt 11:29), he utilized a metaphor that resonated with his first-century audience, but one that might puzzle contemporary readers.
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Understanding Our Liturgy: Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
For Christians, confession is not about shame—it's about healing, restoration, and drawing closer to God.
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We Finished Romans! A Brief Overview and List of Resources
We finished our sermon series in Romans. Here is an overview and a list of resources for future study.
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Book Review: Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands (Michael Haykin)
Haykin demonstrates that British Baptists treasured the Eucharist as both memorial and sacrament, considering it the means of grace that draws believers closest to Christ.
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Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday and Lent remind us of our mortality and the hope of reconciliation through Jesus, encouraging a somber and reflective disposition that leads to renewal and the celebration of the resurrection.
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray for Our Presidential Candidates
Christians on the Left and the Right use Scripture and prayer during presidential campaigns. So let's ask, "Lord, teach us to pray for our presidential candidates."
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Christian Formation: Habitus, Habits, and Habitat
To cultivate the habitus required as a logical and reasonable response to God’s mercy (Rom 12:1-2), we must carefully consider our habits and we must root ourselves within the ecclesial habitat.
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Book Review: On the Holy Spirit (St. Basil the Great)
To help us grow in our theology and practice of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, I want to recommend St. Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit.
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Book Review: Practicing the Way (Comer)
Comer argues that discipleship, or apprenticeship to Jesus, involves three main goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as he did.
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Greet One Another
Let’s encourage one another, and especially our visitors, by initiating a greeting and by listening well.
Keep ReadingOct 21
2022
Book Review: Not the Way It's Supposed to Be
Ignoring sin makes us less conscious of it, and when we become less conscious of sin, we become less conscious of grace.
The elders believe it is not only permissible but also desirable for both men and women to participate in the public prayers and Scripture reading in our corporate worship services.
Aug 19
2022
Scripture Memory Meditation | Galatians 2:16
Truly there is no other way to be justified before God outside of Christ’s righteousness imputed upon us through faith.
Aug 13
2022
Open Membership in Baptist Churches?
Open membership advocates make strong, credible arguments for their views. These arguments deserve careful and charitable engagement, even as they may prove to be unconvincing in the final analysis.
Aug 10
2022
Scripture Memory Meditation | 1 Peter 1:1-2
We are dependent on God’s undeserved favor to us and the peace that only Christ brings to us in this troubled world.
Jul 27
2022
Scripture Memory Meditation | Galatians 2:20
Because Jesus was faithful to the end, we can look to him and be confident that he is interceding for us now as we strive to walk in his example.
In pointing out Jesus’ deity Paul sets us up to place our full hope in Christ for reconciliation. For it will be through this God-man that all things in heaven and earth will one day be reconciled as a result of Christ’s finished work on the cross.
Salvation came at a cost. Remembering the story of Abraham and Isaac reminds us of that cost. We see that “God was willing to sacrifice for you what was most precious to Him.”
Jesus and the biblical authors did not avoid speaking about sin, but they also did not speak only about sin. They brought an appropriate emphasis into the contexts in which they spoke. Similarly, we should carefully consider which emphasis is required when we talk to children (or anyone) about sin and the love of God.