Many modern church historians claim that Baptist perpetuity, the belief that the Baptist Church is the only true Church that Jesus Christ established and has existed since the first century under various names, was fabricated by Baptist minister, J. R. Graves. Graves lived from 1820-1893. Most then would place Landmarkism, falsely so called, only appearing…
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Is it unfair that God loved Jacob and hated Esau?
Is it unfair that God loved Jacob and hated Esau? “As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” -Romans 9:13 The typical response to God’s sovereignty in salvation is to question the fairness of election. Election being God’s choosing of some of the human race to salvation through Jesus Christ….
Get To Work, You!
Ministers should understand from the onset that their purpose is to serve the Lord’s bride, His church. Sometimes, a man will have it in his mind that he’s a “big name” preacher and can only serve a “big name” church. This attitude will ruin a man and any church he assumes the care for, unless…
Imperfect People
Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are… James 5:17 Most disciples feel completely inadequate to serve God in any capacity. Many times it is simply because we feel that we are not worthy, or perfect enough to serve God. Frankly, we are not perfect. We are undeniably imperfect, and will continue…
Intimacy and Marriage in 1 Corinthians 7:5
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” -1 Corinthians 7:5 The Apostle Paul gives two reasons why couples should not withhold intimacy from a each other. 1)…
Let the Word Dwell in You Richly
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” – Colossians 3:16 As we close out one year and look forward toward the beginning of a new year, we reflect on God’s…
Encouragement for Parents and Children, Especially the Mothers
Upon reading last Saturday morning I was quite struck by the below quote. Quote from Practical Suggestions for “The Common People”, Chapter 14-Home Influence, by Elder J. H. Oliphant. (1904) “As a rule, children are dearer to parents than parents are to children. The children’s best interest make the burden of parents, not only while…
Christian Revivals
Christian revivals generally have not come through positive thinking, trendiness, political movements, or Jesus flavored motivational speeches. Even social change itself has not been a catalyst for religious revival. A gospel centered revival usually brings social change, not the other way around. With this said, revivals have generally come through humble Bible based, God honoring…
What does the Bible mean when it says God desires that none should perish? Is that speaking of the elect?
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…