*This article is written from the Presbyterian point of view. A Baptist evaluation will be the final part of the series. How should the broader Christian community interact with Federal Vision Theology? Asking such a question will elicit diverse responses…
The Qualifications for Eldership Not everyone in the church is gifted for the spiritual office of elder. This office has qualifications that restrict who can and who cannot serve the church in this role. Although not everyone is gifted and/or…
Devotion[1] In 1533, God set into motion a series of events that would provide His church with one of its greatest gifts received over the past 500 years. After coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ and renouncing his commitment…
The New Testament uses multiple terms interchangeably to describe this office: elder, overseer (bishop in the King James Version), and shepherd. The Particular Baptist Nehemiah Coxe helps establish these interchangeable titles: The officers that we are now treating of, which…
Devotion What in your life causes you to worry? At some point in our lives, we have all been worried about something. Whether it be a health-related scare, experiencing nervousness about a new job situation, being immersed into circumstances outside…
If you are anything like me, you hate failure. I forget how many 'one more time's' or how many 'one more shot's' I have said on the basketball court. I forget how many times I have played golf, thinking that…
Introduction Those called to preach and teach the Bible have the responsibility to teach the whole counsel of God. When preaching, much attention is (rightly) given to soteriological and Christological doctrines but often at the expense of neglecting other key…
*This article is written from the Presbyterian point of view. A Baptist evaluation will be the final part of the series. The world is a dangerous place. Despite living in the most informed and protected era of human history, not…
*This is Part 3 of a 3 Part series that is surveying the Life and Theology of John Gill (1697-1771). Parts 1 and 2 of this series can be accessed here and here. In 2020, Baptist theology, piety and practice…
Devotion What is the greatest trial or hardship that you have ever encountered in this life? Was it the death of a loved one? Was it a trying physical ailment? Perhaps it was a season of intense financial strain or…