Text: John 3:1-21. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through...
Theology
My Love for Theology and History in Preaching
The following was originally formatted as a discussion post assignment for Public Theology for Liberty University's J. Rawling's school of divinity. It was meant to answer the following prompt: "From your reading and your own experience as a Christian and in the...
Is Biblical Inerrancy Important to Believe?
This post was originally written for the Systematic Theology 1 class for Liberty University’s John R. Rawling’s School of Divinity. I wrote to respond to the following prompt: “After reading Erickson’s and Feinberg’s sections on “inerrancy,” what is your position and...
The Wisdom of a Godly Mother
Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, (Proverbs 1: 8, ESV). The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: (Proverbs 31: 1, ESV). Introduction We live in a world where Supreme Court Justices cannot identify a...
Christians Need to Hitch Themselves to the Old Testament: It Teaches the Resurrection
And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! (Luke 24: 25, ESV). Introduction There are many people who say they are New Testament Christians. What they mean by this statement is they do not read or see the...
Jesus’ Resurrection Was Very Public
Now while they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened (Matthew 28: 11 NASB 1995). Introduction I think Justin Peters' ministry is an excellent ministry blessed by God. I cannot think of anyone...
Does Galatians 3:27 Teach Baptismal Regeneration? Context will Determine It.
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ (Galatians 3: 26 – 27, ESV). Introduction Baptismal regenerationists love to read water baptism into the text whenever the words...
Does Baptism Literally Unite Us With Christ’s Death? The Answer May Surprise You.
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3, ESV). Introduction The following is a scene from Brother Where Art Thou? Three escaped convicts were in the woods cooking a squirrel for lunch when they...
What Does the Water and the Spirit Mean in John 3:5? It Might Surprise You (Norm Fields)
“Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5, ESV) Introduction It has been an exciting ride trying to understand and share the gospel with baptismal regenerationist Norm...
Covid’s Most Misused Bible Verse
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20, ESV) Introduction Throughout my years in Bible college, I have heard many students use the above Bible verse to say one can have a prayer meeting, or a church with just two or...