Calvinism is a logical theological system; on this, 5-point Calvinists and I agree. If you subscribe to one point of Calvinism, say, the unconditional eternal security of…… Read more “Two passages that put Calvinism into flight”
Category: New Testament
The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable (Luke 1:26-38)
Sermon: The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Note: The PDF file of the sermon can be found here: The Virgin Birth-…… Read more “The Virgin Birth: Answering Questions About the Inconceivable (Luke 1:26-38)”
Beware of sneaky complementarianism
I have a habit at Twitter (yes, I’m putting all Twitter pastors on notice!) of checking out an individual’s church page (if they have one) before accepting…… Read more “Beware of sneaky complementarianism”
Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)
Audio Message: PDF File: The Place of Worship (John 4_19-23) Sermon Title: “The Place of Worship” Scripture: John 4:19-23 I saw a social media post…… Read more “Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)”
“By their gender”: the flawed label of women teachers, preachers, and pastors as false prophets
God made gender to be a good gift to benefit creation and humanity, but today’s scene within and without the church has used it to browbeat…… Read more ““By their gender”: the flawed label of women teachers, preachers, and pastors as false prophets”
Gifts and Offices: Gender-Based or Divinely Willed?
One of the foremost debates on women in ministry pertains to the office of Pastor (what the Scriptures refer to as “overseer” or “bishop,” as the KJV…… Read more “Gifts and Offices: Gender-Based or Divinely Willed?”
Headship in the Church: understanding male and female in relation to Christ
One question I encounter often with regard to male and female genders in the church is the following question: “How can a man lead in the home…… Read more “Headship in the Church: understanding male and female in relation to Christ”
“Husband of One Wife,” Part 2: Christian Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7
Praise the Lord, church! Pastor D.M. here, back with another teaching on our “Husband of One Wife” series. Tonight’s Part 2 addressed Christian divorce: a…… Read more ““Husband of One Wife,” Part 2: Christian Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7″
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention (TBC), I just received word of your recommendation regarding First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and let me say that I’m quite saddened…… Read more “Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.”
Exchanging the truth for a lie: “God or Jesus never addressed Homosexuality in the Bible”
I had a run-in this week with a person on social media regarding my post on Leviticus 20:13. The individual wrote in response to my post something…… Read more “Exchanging the truth for a lie: “God or Jesus never addressed Homosexuality in the Bible””
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