How Old Does the Bible Say the Earth is?
This one answers a common question. Common for us, at least. Not very prominent for original readers.
Discerning Between Godly and Worldly Grief
‘When I catch my children doing something wrong, they are more than willing to “repent,” especially when punishment is imminent. They go from enjoying their wrongdoing to shedding tears. But it’s not always easy to tell if they are grieved over upsetting me or because they know there will be consequences for their actions. Pastors have to make a similar determination when a member is confronted for their sin. Is this person shedding tears only because they were caught in sin, or are they truly repenting?’
What’s with the Witch of Endor?
Every wondered what Saul’s visit to the Witch of Endor is all about? This one parses a bunch of the questions from the passage and offers an answer.
Three Very Different Encounters With Three Very Different Catholics
Rich Baxter, who is from a Catholic background himself, shares an encounter with three different Catholics as he was out sharing the gospel. He draws out an important point when it comes to engaging someone who tells us they are Catholic.
Counterfeit Providence: Why Christians Must Reject the Conspiratorial Mind
‘According to Lifeway Research, up to half of US Protestant pastors say they “frequently hear members of their congregation repeating conspiracy theories they have heard.” It is tempting to minimize this problem by dismissing it as a simple intellectual error, which is perhaps concerning, but not anything more significant. In reality, however, conspiratorial thinking pushed to its extremes acts as a spiritual counterfeit to Christianity. It becomes a rival theology, carrying its own doctrine of providence, its own form of gnosis, and a rejection of genuine reason and truth-seeking. The Christian who adopts the conspiratorial mind has not simply gotten some facts wrong, but has begun to worship at a different altar, a broken cistern that can’t hold any water.’
Can Christ Lose a Christian?
‘Sometimes we ask the wrong questions. Sometimes our wrong questions reveal something about what we think. I want to talk about one example: Can a Christian lose their salvation? You may ask me in return, “What’s wrong with that question?” I’m glad you asked! Let me explain.’
From the archive: Is Roman Catholic baptism valid?
‘I saw this clip from Ligonier regarding the validity of Roman Catholic baptism… It’s an interesting question from the position of this Baptist because Sproul outlines two views on the question from a Presbyterian point of view.’