We need to hear the Gospel every day, because we forget it every day.Martin Luther
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Quote #81 – Martin Luther – Truth
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer
On Evangelism and Missions
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Please, keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Evangelism and missions are two terms closely associated … Continue reading On Evangelism and Missions
Quote #79 – Thomas Chalmers
No one is able to remove from his heart an old affection or desire, except by the expulsive power of a new, better affection or desire. By faith, Christians increase in love as they behold who God is for us in Christ.paraphrase from Thomas Chalmers
On Church Discipline
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Please, keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Experience, Scripture, and Admonishment Church discipline can often … Continue reading On Church Discipline
On Evolution
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on this topic. I have spoken on this a bit already in On Creation but thought it worthwhile to address the topic specifically and separately … Continue reading On Evolution
On Sex
There is much ground that could be covered on such a topic as sex so the aim will attempt to be as succinct as possible. The following come in no particular order. Sexual intimacy is the reward of commitment and is therefore only between a husband and wife (marriage). Sex is part of the creation … Continue reading On Sex
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
Standpoint Epistemology
What is "standpoint epistemology?" Epistemology can be defined as follows : the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity From etymonline.com (the history of the word), we get epistemology (n.) "theory of knowledge," 1856, coined by Scottish philosopher James F. Ferrier (1808-1864) from Greek episteme "knowledge, … Continue reading Standpoint Epistemology