Category Archives: Articles
Jim Elliff on “Childhood Conversion”
This is a helpful article on a really important topic. Do you have children? Are you a minister that in any way oversees children? You’ll want to read Elliff’s words thoughtfully and then pass them on to someone else.
“On the Third Day” by Jim Hamilton
Ever wonder what Paul means when he said Jesus was raised “on the third day” according to the Scriptures? Where in the Bible does it say the Messiah will rise on day three? In a helpful post Jim Hamilton (pastor of Kenwood … Continue reading
Filed under Articles, Biblical Theology, Resurrection
Jim Hamilton on Baptism and Church Membership
The subject addressed by Dr Hamilton isn’t an easy one for church leaders (particularly Baptist ones) to process, but it’s relevant and every Baptist pastor will face the questions therein at some point. His article on The Gospel Coalition website is … Continue reading
Was the Apostle Paul Ever Married?
Before you answer that question, make sure you read Denny Burk’s thoughts on the matter. He argues that Paul was, indeed, married and then widowed. Bill Mounce also weighs in on the question and concludes differently. UPDATE: Burk returns to the subject in … Continue reading
Filed under Articles, Paul, The Apostle
Thabiti Anyabwile Shares Staggering Pastor Statistics
In this post on the 9Marks website, Thabiti Anyabwile shares statistics from the Schaeffer Institute on a pastor’s hours and pay, training and preparedness, health and well-being, marriage and family, church relationships, and longevity. We should pray often for our pastors … Continue reading
Benjamin Merkle Explains Why You Should Want to be “Left Behind”
In this excellent article, Ben Merkle challenges the interpretation that being “left behind” in Matthew 24 and Luke 17 is a bad thing. Give it a read a let me know what you think!
Filed under Articles, Eschatology, Judgment, Luke, Gospel of
