Category: Theology
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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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Member Care and Life Together
We are privileged to do life together, yet we are also responsible for one another. We are our brother’s keeper. Let’s recognize that it is not only on the pastor to foster a culture of a thriving church community where member care is shared among the believers that make up the congregation.
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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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The Ordinary Means of Grace: What They Are and Why They Are Necessary
The ordinary means of grace are the sufficient means by which we must operate the ministries of the local church because they are the means ordained by God to entrust the gospel to His people.
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Perspectives on Christian Worship:
Even though the debate still rages among Christians, the traditional evangelical and blended approaches to worship seem to offer the most biblically faithful modes of worship despite their slight differences.
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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…
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In Defense of General Atonement
By Matthew J. Mouser The extent of the atonement is somewhat of a complex issue because there are often other theological conclusions that are tied to it. The question being asked when discussing the atonement is this: “When Christ died on the cross, did he pay for the sins of the entire human race or…
Ordinary Pastors Connecting Theological Truths to Everyday Believers 