Sunday’s Sermon
Last Sunday Church of the Saviour observed National Adoption Sunday. I chose to preach from Galatians 4 on the doctrine of adoption. You can listen to or download the sermon, “Adopted by the Father” HERE.
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Islamic Violence and the Deadly Foolishness of Political Correctness
It is remarkable to see all the handwringing in the press over what could possibly have been the motive behind the murders at Fort Hood perpetrated by a fundamentalist Muslim. Do we truly have to wonder at the motive? Truly?…
Jesus Interrupted
Jesus InterruptedBy Bart D. Ehrman304 p.HarperOne (March 2009) This review has been used by permission as appeared in WTJ 71, no.2, Fall 2009 Just in time for Easter, Bart Ehrman has (again) offered another popular-level assault on the historical integrity…
Blog 217: 4.16.20 – 4.16.24
For some, Calvin seems to be at his most feisty when he writes on the sacraments. Against those who complain that infant baptism is a travesty of the gospel, he stoutly insists “these darts are aimed more at God than at…
Cautiously Missional
“Missional” is a word that has come along in recent years with great excitement in many cases. Pastors, churches, and even seminaries have been bold to proclaim themselves “missional.” The problem is that it is a frustratingly slippery word. Brian…
Collision
Collision is now available for purchase at Westminster Bookstore. You can also watch the Hitchens/Wilson debate that took place at Westminster Seminary HERE.
Church Discipline: Mark of a True Church
From Al Mohler: The decline of church discipline is perhaps the most visible failure of the contemporary church. No longer concerned with maintaining purity of confession or lifestyle, the contemporary church sees itself as a voluntary association of autonomous members,…
Stephen Nichols at Southern Seminary
Readers of this blog know that I am a fan of Dr. Stephen Nichols’ work. He is an outstanding church historian, writer, and lecturer. He is a Professor at Lancaster Bible College. Lord willing Steve and Carl Trueman will be…
One year on…
So, I moved to Pennsylvania with my family exactly one year ago yesterday to be the Lead Pastor/Teacher of Church of the Saviour. It so happens that this week has been very long and very taxing so I have not…
Blog 216: 4.16.14 – 4.16.19
Another objection to infant baptism is considered: infants are incapable of understanding the gospel and therefore cannot be regenerated. Therefore they should not be baptized. If, Calvin argues, they are not in Christ, they must be in Adam (there is…