This question has been asked many times. I am saddened by the “de-churched” movement, but grateful that it usually only lasts one generation because of lack of catechesis for their young ones. It is also a reactionary movement that is not in any way grounded in the totality of Biblical revelation.
What I have to [...]
Question and Answer (in a page or less)
Where and When did the Church Begin?
The Church began in the eternal counsel of the triune God as the Father determined to give His beloved Son a bride who would be regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
In redemptive history, Adam was given the [...]
Church and Kingdom
Kevin DeYoung has noted before that people talk a lot about the Kingdom of God, but don’t always have a fully biblical view of this issue. Last week, he posted some thoughts on this issue, cautioning people who want to bring the kingdom to earth. DeYoung argues instead that the kingdom [...]
The Man Who Went to Church for Starbucks
A local church plant sent out fliers to each home advertising a free Starbucks gift card to all who would show up. They are also running ads on Facebook with the title “Free Starbucks Gift Card”. If people choose a church because they can receive a free Starbucks gift card, then I would seriously question [...]
The logic of the Roman Catholic Church is that you are better off not ever hearing the gospel or knowing about the Church than you are in knowingly refusing to enter her. In other words, pagans who have not heard are better off than those who hear and do not join the Church. Current [...]
It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything on this blog. I’ve been trying to keep more regular updates of my adventures in South Africa on my own blog page: matthewhusse.myadventures.org
But this article here is one of my favorites and I think I would like to share it with you all!
[...]
HAVELOCK WILL BE PLAYING AT THE REFUGE YOUTH GATHERING AT MARION SECOND REFORMED CHURCH ON APRIL 6TH!!! Havelock (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=9103303) has shared the stage with the likes of Skillet, John Reuben, and Kutless. They rock!!! The band “FLR” will be opening at 5pm Free [...]
Rick’s Book Picks
Kerusso
Queen of the Sciences
Pastoral Ministry
Word, Sacraments, and Liturgy
Christ and Culture and Misc.
Gender, Family, Misc.
Poetry
Photos
Next Question Please
For the Freeloaders
Leftover Topics (but still yummy)
Christian Publishers
Friend's Sites
- "Baseball and Faith" – Steve Cornell
- Alan Burrow (Pastor of The King's Congregation in Meridian, ID) – "Faith Working"
- Ben Howard Photography
- Blazing Hope Youth Family Ranch
- Dr. Sam Storms – "Enjoying God Ministries"
- Joe Lamay – Pastor of Sovereign Grace Fellowship (South Bay, CA) and fellow El Segundo Baseball Alum
- Joel Wilhelm – "A Living Text"
- Jonathan Griffiths (Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Nampa, ID) – "Reflective Musings"
- Michael Mulconery (Elder at Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Nampa, ID) – SGF Sunday School
- My Wife's Blog – "Beloved Stranger"
- P. Andrew Sandlin (Pastor of Church of the King in Santa Cruz, CA)
- Pastor Nick Smith's Blog – "Sylvan Manor"
- Scott Kistler – "Tempora Christiana"
- William Farley (Pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship in Spokane, WA) – "The Raven"

