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Biblical Worship 05: Word-Based

Written by Ben
Thursday, 01 December 2011 08:00
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The Thessalonian congregation was given a most prestigious commendation from the apostle, “you are an example to all those in Macedonia and Achaia.” They had become the “pattern” to follow in church life. What “pattern” was established by the Thessalonian church? What traps are lurking near the foundations of the church? How can the contemporary church follow this example? Answering this question involves taking a closer look at some of the essentials of biblical worship in the Church. One of the essentials of biblical worship is the priority of the Word of God…

The Bible v/s Nature

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Thursday, 29 September 2011 15:42
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What are the comparisons and contrasts between the Bible and its authority and general revelation and its authority? When comparing and contrasting the Bible and its authority to general revelation and its authority, it is important to understand that the Bible is in the category of special revelation. The nature of special revelation is such [...]

My Walk with King James

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Tuesday, 31 May 2011 14:30
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In honor of the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, I committed to put aside my preferred translation, the New American Standard Bible, and solely preach from the KJV for the month of May. That commitment is now over. So, I thought that I would share with you some of my [...]

Happy Birthday, KJV!

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Monday, 02 May 2011 14:09
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Today, May 2, 2011 is the 400th anniversary of the Bible translation known as the King James Version (KJV) or the Authorized Version (AV), which was first published in 1611. Although I very rarely read or use it because of its outdated language, it has been a great gift to the church over the last [...]

Why So Many Churches Hear So Little of the Bible

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Monday, 22 February 2010 08:49
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On the heels of my meta-sermon (a sermon about sermons) last night, I find Al Mohler’s recent blog both intriguing and helpful. Dr. Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a leader in the Southern Baptist Convention, and one of the nation’s leading commentators on the interaction between culture and theology. You’ll [...]

Theological Controversies

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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 13:13
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What is the Bible’s authority on theological controversies? Theological controversies, unfortunately, have been and will be a mainstay in this fallen world until the end of the age. The unregenerate man will always suppress the truth in unrighteousness, becoming futile and foolish in his speculations (Romans 1:18,21). As for the regenerate man, Paul says that [...]

Biblical Infallibility & Authority

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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 10:45
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What is the relationship between infallibility and authority? Infallibility and authority have been hot topics of debate in theological circles for several centuries. Let’s start by defining these terms. The doctrine of biblical infallibility is the belief that the Bible is true and reliable in all matters it addresses, including assertions and denials. In other [...]

Biblical Inspiration

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Friday, 27 February 2009 10:00
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I’m beginning to work toward certification as a biblical counselor through the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC). As part of that effort, I have to respond to a series of theological and counseling questions as if I was explaining them to a counselee. After I finish one, I’ll post them here. Hopefully, you will [...]

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