15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I […]
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Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment
It is common today to hear criticism among Christians toward the American War for Independence, citing it as a violation of Romans 13. Many of those who would make such claims don’t even know the history in enough detail to level such a judgment. Obviously, knowing history alone isn’t enough to change everyone’s mind, as […]
Female Pastors: A Lost Vision of the Home
“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” – 1 Timothy 2:12 When Paul tells Timothy, concerning the churches, that he does “not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man,” I take it to mean that he […]
Simple Preaching like C.H. Spurgeon
I have learned so much about preaching from reading Charles Spurgeon. Whether it is reading what he says about preaching, or watching his example of preaching by reading his sermons, it is evident that his nickname, the “Prince of Preachers” is fitting. I was struck again by his example as I was recently reading through […]