The Church as Inn for the Weary Pilgrim
Weary travelers have, for some time, stopped at inns for rest. An inn would provide a bath, meal, and good cheer in …
The Two Marks of a Valid Christian Church from J.I. Packer (Concise Theology)
J.I. Packer offers these brief definitions of the two marks of a church: 1.The faithful preaching of the Word of God. This …
Revivalists and Sacramentalists
I appreciate sacramentalists, but agree with Wilson that they often overstate their case, often making “staggering claims”. I have asked some of …
John Piper on the Particular Benefits Extended to Children of Believers…My Thoughts on Baptist and Reformed Perspectives on Children and Relation to Covenant
Here is an extended quote from John Piper from the following article, “What Did Christ Purchase for Your Children with His Blood?”: …
Book Review of Nora Gallagher’s “The Sacred Meal”
Gallagher, Nora. 2009. The Sacred Meal. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN I want to thank Thomas Nelson and Booksqueeze for providing this book …
Baptism is the Sign of Full Inclusion into the Covenant Community, and thus the Covenant Meal
As a credo-baptist, I view baptism to be the initiatory rite that brings the convert fully into the Covenant community. Such baptized …
Book Review of Daniel Hyde's "Welcome to a Reformed Church"
Hyde, Daniel R.. Welcome to a Reformed Church: A Guide for Pilgrims. Orlando, Fla.: Reformation Trust Pub., 2010. Print. Reformation Trust provided …
Do Not Hinder the Children
As a father and former child myself, I have found myself searching the Scriptures more and more lately in developing a Biblically …
What this Believer's-Baptist Believer's-Communion Pastor Has in Common with Infant-Baptizing Infant-Communion Pastor Robert Rayburn
Robert Rayburn states at his Church’s website: “We do not practice paedocommunion here at Faith Presbyterian. We get as close to it …