This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:8-12 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 4
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The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 3
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:6-7 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 3
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 2
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:4-5 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 2
The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 1
This is part of a series of posts presenting the story of the incarnation of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 2:1-3 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. Come … Continue reading The Incarnation According to Luke – Part 1
MG Tidbit #1 – Confession Name
The following names all refer to the same confession: The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Various short-hand versions of the above
Myths of Hell and Satan
This article deals with four myths, misassociations, or inaccuracies associated with that place of judgment, Hell. #1 - Hell is ruled by Satan The one we call "Satan" is more like the chief of rebellion. Hell is the ultimate prison--even including him as a prisoner. To be fair, he is likely to be the most … Continue reading Myths of Hell and Satan
Christianity a Dualism?
In many TV shows and even kids' shows, we see the forces of good battling the forces of evil. This dualism of dark versus light seems to permeate to the point that we paint our opponents at times as the darkness--whether they truly are or not. It is thereby not uncommon that people take this … Continue reading Christianity a Dualism?
A Presentation of the Gospel–Aiming to Keep a More Full Scope in Mind
The following was originally created with a mixed audience in mind. It included both atheists and those with Christian-like views as well as Islam. The Son of God is also known as the Word of God and is as eternal as the Father and Holy Spirit. There was never a time that any member of the … Continue reading A Presentation of the Gospel–Aiming to Keep a More Full Scope in Mind
Quote #76 – John Leland
John Leland and other Baptists contributed to the following thinking: ". . . that government is incompetent to rule over the conscience." p. 65 of The Baptists - Key People Involved in Forming a Baptist Identity, vol. II Beginnings in America by Tom Nettles
Apologetic Tidbit #1
I've had more than one person make the following argument and at the time, I assumed they were right. However, upon further reflection and understanding of Scripture, I no longer agree with them. "X group ultimately failed and is no longer because they had something fundamentally wrong." They then conclude that we should never look … Continue reading Apologetic Tidbit #1
Monergist Gratia 