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…
Before the World Began
“…before the foundation of the world…” (Eph. 1:4) There were many momentous things that occurred before God spoke this world into existence in Genesis 1 that secured the eternal salvation of God’s children before the world that we inhabit was even created. Man certainly can lay no claim to any participation in his eternal salvation because…
Confession of Sins
“Bring forth fruits meet for repentance.” (Matt. 3:8) John the Baptist is baptizing out in the wilderness many persons from Jerusalem, all Judea, and the surrounding regions in this passage. Those who have presented themselves to John for baptism came “confessing their sins” (Matt. 3:6). Confession should be an integral part of the baptism experience for the believer…
Honour, Love, and Fear
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.” – 1 Peter 2:17 Peter’s letter to the elect children of God (1 Pet. 1:2) is a letter of encouragement to faithfully persevere in the faith, even in the midst of persecution, tribulation, and suffering. The readers of this epistle were facing persecution from without,…
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…
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…
Mind of a Servant
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant…” – Philippians 2:5,7 Jesus set the supreme example for humility and the attitude of a servant during His earthly ministry. He had all power in heaven and earth, but yet…