
Why I Pour (When Baptizing)
Here is the first of two posts: “Why I Pour” & “Why I Baptize Babies.” They are both roughly 900 words each. Should we only baptize by immersion, the full submersion of the body under water? Should we argue that…

Here is the first of two posts: “Why I Pour” & “Why I Baptize Babies.” They are both roughly 900 words each. Should we only baptize by immersion, the full submersion of the body under water? Should we argue that…

The most obvious difference between Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology, as already noted, is that while the former adopts a chronological approach, tracing the history of revelation, Systematic Theology treats the Bible as a finished product in which God has…

The most obvious difference between Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology, as already noted, is that while the former adopts a chronological approach, tracing the history of revelation, Systematic Theology treats the Bible as a finished product in which God has…

“Little One Lost” by Glenda Mathes (Reformed Fellowship, 2012) is greatly needed today precisely because there doesn’t seem to be a great need for it. I certainly wouldn’t have felt its importance if not for a personal trek through the…

As I was leaving Wal-mart earlier today, I noticed a woman, in a red and white checkered dress, holding a sign that said, “Success is only mentioned in the KJV once. Check Joshua 1:8.” Is that the only time the…

Closing Thoughts/Parting Shots/One Liners Well, they tell me it’s been an exciting week here at Ref21 (that’s what they tell me – we should try calling out antinomianism in divorced Christian music artists if we really want to light up…

This year’s Westminster Conference is within hailing distance (Tue 02 and Wed 03 Dec) and the bookings have begun rolling in. Details can be found on the new website, together with the booking form for those wishing to attend. First…

The reports of my retreat have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, I did back out of the ring after seeing 20 Baptists step in. But, listening to Metallica (coupled with a Liverpool loss today) has put me in a punchy…

As this series continues, I wanted to remind you of a couple of disclaimers: The opinions and arguments here are mine and not the arguments of the Alliance. Hate the player and not the game in this case. The arguments…

I now have a tag at Ref 21 named after me, and I didn’t set it up. Thx to Mrs. Byrd who had to be crushed in order to relinquish the right view of baptism. (The more we hear about…