The phrase “canary in the coal mine” comes from the historical practice of using canaries as sentinels—an early warning system for miners who may be unknowingly exposed to toxic gases. Today, the phrase refers to an early warning sign that…
In the previous article of this series about chapter 1, paragraph 6, of the Westminster Confession, the subject addressed was the completeness of Scripture which has historically been called the sufficiency of Scripture. It was also shown that B. B.…
In the early 2000’s I had the privilege to teach at Delaware County Christian School, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, ten miles outside of Philadelphia. I taught a variety of theology and biblical studies courses to 9th thru 12th graders, one…
Gen Men: What the Men of Genesis Can Teach Us Today, by D. Eric Schansberg, Resource Publications, 2025, 192 pages, paper, $24.00. Anyone who spends time surfing social media will likely have encountered this sobering meme: “Hard times create strong…
In 1646 the Westminster assembly offered two controversial interpretations of the Bible that did not appear controversial at the time. One was that the pope of Rome is the antichrist and man of sin spoken of in 1 John 2:18,…
Would the Son of God have become incarnate had Adam not sinned? Some argue the question is far too speculative and impossible to answer, especially since it is based on a counterfactual. In addition, some questionable teachers have affirmed a…
1. If your friend was harmed as kid, it’s not his fault that he was harmed. However, he is responsible for everything in himself that is contrary to God. If his attractions are not sin, then it would also not…
“…be an example to the believers in word, and conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12) I first met Pastor Martin in 1995 at Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, New Jersey, after he preached on…
Prayer stands at the heart of a thriving ministry. Long hours for the church, frequent pastoral visiting, vigorous study, and passionate preaching—unless the Lord gives his blessing, all these labors are in vain (Ps 127:1-2). God loves to bless his…
As I was learning Reformed theology over two decades ago, certain views were dogmatically affirmed as Reformed in print and online, but my own reading of Reformed sources seemed to differ at times from what was being alleged by those…
