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…
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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…
What Does “Free Will” Mean Anyway?
One may often hear theologians defend the “free will” of man. The topic usually centers on a belief that man has a choice to accept Jesus and receive eternal life, or reject Him and suffer eternal separation. This is accompanied with an erroneous belief that God is incapable of interfering with the will of man…
I have had some thoughts in mind as of late which I’ve wanted to express but have been reluctant to pen down because doing so would likely open the door for being misunderstood. I don’t want you to think that I believe myself to be some sort of a lord over God’s heritage or a…
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…
Obey Them That Have The Rule Over You
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” – Hebrews 13:17 One of our deacons made some remarks at the close of service…
Adoption: A Most Beautiful Work
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,” Ephesians 1:5 Adoption is considered a legal term. One legally taking someone born of another and bringing them into their own family and giving that person the rights and privileges that come with being…
Setting in Order Things Wanting
After the terribly disappointing national events of late last week, my reading this week has been in what are known as the “Pastoral Epistles,” Paul’s writings to two other ministers, Timotheus and Titus. I was reminded this morning while reading through Titus of something I’ve intended to write about for the past month or so,…
Who is the Man of Sin?
The Apostle Paul, in 2 Thessalonians 2 mentions a mystery figure whose appearance is one of the signs to be given prior to Christ’s second coming, the Man of Sin. Prior to discussing a few possibilities as to his identity, let’s first consider what scripture says about him from 2 Thessalonians 2. Christ’s second coming…