Secularization In ‘Christian’ America (Part 2) – "Many churches are as secular in their ambitions and methods as any straightforwardly secular organization. The difference, we might perhaps say, is that the latter are just a whole lot more honest about what they are doing." Secularization In ‘Christian’ America (Part 1) – "I want to ask … [Read more…]
PRDL | Welcome to The Post-Reformation Digital Library – The Post-Reformation Digital Library (PRDL) is a select database of digital books relating to the development of theology and philosophy during the Reformation and Post-Reformation/Early Modern Era (late 15th-18th c.). Late medieval and patristic works printed and referenced in the early modern era are also included. … [Read more…]
Why are we here? What is the purpose of this life? The Bible explains that we aren’t just a random collect of molecules thrown together by chance, but that we were created in the image of a holy God. It also teaches that our primary purpose, our reason for being, is to give glory to … [Read more…]
Worship: Evangelical or Reformed? – "One great difficulty that we Reformed folk have in thinking about worship is that our worship in many places has unwittingly been accommodated to evangelical ways. If we are to appreciate our Reformed heritage in worship and, equally importantly, if we are to communicate its importance, character, and power to … [Read more…]
The ARBCA (Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America) 2013 Summer Quarterly Update is online and ready to read.
Our first series of new member classes will be held immediately after worship on the following dates: September 8, 2013 September 29, 2013 October 20, 2013 Classes will cover the basics of the Christian faith, ecclesiology (the Biblical doctrine of the church), reformed theology and reformed baptist distinctives. If you are interested in joining the … [Read more…]
Between this week and September 15th, Dane Carlson will be preaching a four part sermon series on the book of Jonah. His sermons will alternate with Ken Pritchett’s who will begin next week, August 18th, preaching through the book of 1 John.
Why We Should Preach Christ in Every Sermon – Fred Malone: "There are two thoughts I would offer in answer to this: (1) Biblical Hermeneutics, and (2) Biblical Example." Should We Preach Christ in Every Sermon? – True preaching is not: 1. An expositional sermon, even from a New Testament text, without mentioning Christ except … [Read more…]
Church Discipline: The Neglected Third Mark of the Church – "Biblical church discipline is a culture of accountability, growth, forgiveness, and grace that should permeate our churches. Each member of a church has a responsibility to help others as they struggle with sin—not through judgment and criticism, but rather with gentleness and an eye toward … [Read more…]
Next Sunday, August 4th, 2013, Dane Carlson will complete his preaching series with through the book of Galatians with a sermon entitled “Who is the Israel of God and Why Does it Matter?” The following Sunday, August 11th, Dane Carlson will begin a series through the Old Testament book Jonah. The following Sunday, August 18th, … [Read more…]