Everybody Separates: It’s Just Why and How
A major feature of the 2016 campaign was separation. The wall separates the United States from Mexico. The red states divide from the blue states. Nationalists separate from globalists. Brexit is an exit from the EU. The Supreme Court represents a split vote. Not everyone will be happy. Noah got onto the ark and separated […]
Muslim Covering of Women Isn’t a Good Argument against Islam
The United States has become a cesspool as it relates to the covering of women. However, the nakedness of women seems also to be a symbol of Americanism today as much as apple pie, kind of like the following, “Our women take their clothes off, and we’re proud of it.” As this relates to Islam, […]
Use Tax, Sales Tax, the Bible, and Other Financial Matters
As tax day–April 15–is quickly coming upon us, I thought it was appropriate to remind readers of their specific Biblical obligation to pay all the tax (although not a penny more) that the government legally requires, even if, as in the Roman Empire, many of the things the government does with the money are wicked […]
Church Membership and the Marriage Covenant
Marriage is a covenant that cannot be dissolved by any human authority. Jesus said in Matthew 19:6, “Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” The condition of a marriage might not be good. He or she or both might neglect, disobey, or […]
En Protois and 1 Corinthians 15:3: First of All, First In Order
Having received John MacArthur’s new book on the Gospel, The Gospel According to Paul, I opened and leafed through to see what he would cover in his 217 pages. One could write 1000 pages on that subject, so he had to make choices. His first chapter after his introduction he titled, “Things of First Importance.” […]
Weekend Observations: Musical Meaning and Geert Wilders and Racism
Thomas Ross posts on Fridays here, as another reminder to you. I appreciate what he does. You would be hard pressed to name another independent Baptist or unaffiliated that has done the work and the kind of work that he has done. I’m happy if you commend him for it. If you want to know […]
Applications from Keswick Theology–an Analysis and Critique of So Great Salvation by Stephen Barabas, part 1 of 2
The content of this post is now available at the link viewable by clicking here. It combines all the parts of this series of blog posts in one file. Please view the material at that link. This part covers from the words: “Learn, by the example of the unhappy worldwide spread of the Keswick theology, […]
A Nice House with Limited Income in the Most Expensive Housing Market in the United States
God has created a world where you very often do very well if you follow biblical principles. He also intervenes in a direct way based upon His goodness and sovereignty, what we could call “providence.” Some of what is described is obeying God and, therefore, subduing the earth. It will work only if you follow […]
Complicit: The World’s Knowledge of and Hypocrisy In the Doctrine of Separation
Almost all of my news I read online at sites of my choosing. Some I receive by video, almost entirely through clips at RCP. RCP posted a SNL skit, a spoof of a fragrance ad to mock Ivanka Trump for her association with her father, entitled, “Complicit.” The ad was intended to shame the president’s daughter […]
Eternal Security or Preservation / Perseverence of the Saints Debate: Kent Brandenburg vs. Larry Hafley
A number of years ago, Pastor Brandenburg debated Larry Hafley, a prominent debater of the Campbellite or so-called “Church of Christ” denomination on the subject of eternal security. The debate was never posted on YouTube, but I have now uploaded all eight videos. You can watch the Eternal Security or Preservation / Perseverance of the […]