by Joshua | Jan 21, 2007 | Devotion
On Guard, Christian! – Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by...
by Joshua | Jan 21, 2007 | Devotion
Foot-in-Mouth – Matthew 16:15-23 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh...
by Rich | Jan 8, 2007 | FV and NPP
Mr. Barlow was kind enough to respond to my article. His response was on his comment section of his blog but I wanted to include it here for full disclosure: Rich, Thanks for taking the time to interact with the discussion. Sorry for the rude remarks directed your way...
by Rich | Jan 8, 2007 | FV and NPP
I recently read a blog entry at Barlow Farms: A Response to Richard Phillips’s Comments, Part One. In the words of Mubatu from Zoolander: “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills!” If we ever hope to understand each other then I want to make sure I...
by Rich | Jan 5, 2007 | FV and NPP
I’ve decided to post this here to formulate more clearly a thought that has been slowly developing over time given the controversy. I readily admit that I have dear friends who are sympathetic to the Federal Vision and take great umbrage, at times, that I have...
by Rich | Jan 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
Prov 23:20-21 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. I’ve been reflecting lately on the hypocrisy that many Evangelicals have toward alchohol...
by Rich | Nov 25, 2006 | Theology
Jacob asked the following: Theonomy is concerned with three irreducible questions, which anti-theonomists cannot answer in an epistemologically satisfactory manner: 1) Which sins should civil magistrates punish? 2) What should those punishments be? 3) How does one...
by Rich | Nov 20, 2006 | Sacraments
What’s the difference between the RC view and the Reformed view of infant baptism? Peace, jm Much in every way! The Roman Catholic view sees baptism first as an act of Grace that occurs “by the working of the works”. That is, the Sacrament itself,...
by Rich | Nov 14, 2006 | Devotion
I think I get all my ideas on things to post from the Puritanboard. We were talking about forgiveness of sins this past week in Sunday School and this conversation brought to mind some reflections on the Gospel and our assurance of salvation. A brother asked: If one...
by Rich | Nov 13, 2006 | Uncategorized
I picked out one of the posts from the PuritanBoard to discuss an issue with respect to liberty. bfrank writes: A few years ago I was sitting outside on a patio enjoying a pint with a buddy, having theological and personal discussions…there was absolutely no...
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