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Revive Us Again: Thoughts on Christian Revival
By: Benjamin G. Campbell When Christians hear or say the word “revival,” it is sometimes demanding a definition of terms. Revival is a much different word than revivalism. However, many evangelicals in America today believe that those two words are synonymous; they are not interchangeable. What constitutes revival? What does it mean to “have revival”?…
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The Biblical Call for Church Attendance
by: Matthew Mouser One of the most impactful statements regarding service within the local bodies of believers came in a Vision Cast Sunday from the pastor I served under in Virginia, whose name is Brandon. He challenged the congregation to be active in the ways that they served in the church rather than just sitting…
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Prevenient Grace and Practical Ministry
By: Dustin Walters No one can come to be in a state of grace or experience regeneration apart from the drawing of the Holy Spirit (John 6:44). The Calvinist and the Arminian agree on this point. J. Matthew Pinson convincingly locates James Arminius within the broader Reformed tradition. He provides a helpful comparison of Calvin…
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Why Your Belief on Atonement Matters this Easter
The Easter celebration brings many thoughts and emotions to Christians all over the world. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, while also remember and proclaim His death until He returns. However, one aspect that I believe might sometimes take a back seat (though it has seen some resurgence in recent years through Good Friday festivities)…
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How to Treat a New (Young) Pastor
By Matt Mouser The following thoughts will come across more as a letter of appreciation than a theological essay regarding doctrine. Despite that fact, my hope is that the biblical truths found below will encourage church members to lift up the men that God has placed within their congregations to serve alongside them. In November…
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Misguided Love
By Dustin Walters Today is Valentine’s Day so we wanted to provide you with a theological reflection on love. This post will describe the relationship between original sin and our human misguided love. It will also provide some practical considerations for evaluating both the vertical relationship with God and the horizontal relationship with other people.…
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Local Association Revitalization: What Does It Look Like?
In the first piece written regarding Baptist associations, it was discussed about the purpose and definition of these institutions. Historically, these assemblies were put in place for acts like church planting and fellowship. However, since their inception, their purpose has also been for the ultimate edification and encouragement of the local church. Truly, at the…