Entries from January 2008

January 29, 2008

Why Preach the Word?

by John MacArthur
For many reasons, faithful and full proclamation of the Word is the only right way to preach. First of all, such preaching lets God speak rather than man, because it declares God’s own Word. And it is an incredibly thrilling privilege to give voice to God!
Second, preaching the Word is the only right [...]

January 26, 2008

Let the Bible Speak: Calvinism and Christianity

While discussing a revival of the doctrines of grace in the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Alan Cairns, host of Let the Bible Speak, gives a very helpful description and explanation of the five points of Calvinism. He dispels the notion that Calvinists are not concerned with evangelism; an erroneous claim that many opponents bring forward. [...]

January 25, 2008

VCY TV

I would like to take a moment and tell you about a new online video ministry from VCY America. VCY TV is a video site similar to YouTube, with the difference being that users are not allowed to upload videos. Users can suggest videos, however. If you would like a resource for viewing and sharing [...]

January 24, 2008

Rock of Ages

When I hear this hymn, I cannot help but think of Moses beholding God’s glory while sheltered in a cleft of the rock. What a beautiful picture that is of Christ’s work. It is only through Jesus Christ, God’s sheltering provision, that we can approach God in His holiness. We who were once seperated from God are “made [...]

January 20, 2008

The Dearest Place on Earth

“Give yourself to the Church. You that are members of the Church have not found it perfect and I hope that you feel almost glad that you have not. If I had never joined a Church till I had found one that was perfect, I would never have joined one at all! And the moment [...]

January 19, 2008

Verse of the Day

Often times it is discouraging to look at the state of the church today. How far we have come from biblical Christianity. And yet God is working; that is sure. This verse reminded me of that great truth. I look forward to the great things God will do.
Behold ye among the nations, and look, and [...]

January 16, 2008

Make Disciples, Not Get Descisions

Jeff Noblit on the mission of the church.

January 15, 2008

Quote of the Day

“If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.”
St. Augustine

January 12, 2008

Salvation Defined

The following is a comprehensive definition of salvation as written by Dr. Alan Cairns in his Dictionary of Theological terms. It is one of the clearest and best I have found.
Salvation: The comprehensive term to describe the complete deliverance that God, through the person and work of Christ, and by the operation of the [...]

January 8, 2008

So Great Salvation

The following is a transcript of a sermon preached by Paris Reidhead, entitled “So Great Salavation.”  The audio can be found at SermonAudio.com
Will you turn please to Hebrews, the first chapter. I want you to notice then carefully, the first two verses of Hebrews chapter one, and without delay, without comment; we’ll begin reading the [...]