A question answered for one of our readers: What does the Bible mean when it says God desires that none should perish? Is that speaking of the elect? Good question. I’m assuming that you are asking about 2 Peter 3:9. Below is a few thoughts. 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his…
Author: Joshua Winslett
What’s the difference between Gospel Salvation and Eternal Salvation?
A question answered for one of our readers: What’s the difference between Gospel Salvation and Eternal Salvation? Primitive Baptists use various terms while contrasting God’s sovereign work in salvation with the blessings that exist in obedience. In short…. • Regeneration is the act of God upon man in giving him new life. • Believing the…
Are We Self Indulged?
Let me relate to you a frustrating experience from earlier today. My oldest heathen starts kindergarten next week so I thought I would treat him with McDonald’s today for lunch. I’m not a fan but the kids love the poison. About half way through lunch I looked up and saw an old lady with a…
Was Jesus eternally begotten? If so, what does that mean?
A question answered for one of our readers: Was Jesus eternally begotten? If so, what does that mean? The phrase in question is found in multiple Baptist and Christian Confessions from yesteryear. In short, the phrase simply conveys the idea that Jesus has eternally existed as the only begotten Son of God. Note again, it…
A few observations from Matthew 9:36-38
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers…
Why Do You Financially Support Your Pastor?
You may have never given this question much thought. Or you have come to the typical conclusion that he was given remuneration for filling pulpit supply. It is certainly a good practice to support someone who fills pulpit supply, but the wages given to your specific pastor is different. Your pastor is not just your…
Faith in Christ before Intellectual Knowledge of Christ?
Most people consider the idea of faith existing apart from the ministry of the gospel as ludicrous. This concept is what I would call a Primitive Baptist distinctive. Primitive Baptists not only believe that regeneration precedes faith, but also contend that faith can exist apart from the preached word. Those that espouse the view that…
Convicting Quote from the Fulton Confession
Today I sat down and re-read the 1900 Fulton Confession of Faith. It is a hobby of mine to read (and re-read) from our ministers of yesteryear and Baptist history in general. The Primitive Baptist Church of Jesus Christ has a rich heritage that I hope all of it’s members appreciate. The Fulton Confession of…
Quote from Louis Berkhof
This past week during my studies I found an interesting quote that I would like to share with you, the MTZ readers. The quote is from Louis Berkhof. Berkhof was an American Dutch Reformed theologian during the late 19th and early 20th century. From my observation and reading, his views seem to be some mix of…