In Acts 13, Paul was in the midst of his first missionary campaign. On one particular day he found himself worshiping in the local synagogue in Pisidian Antioch. As was the Jewish custom, a portion of the Law was first read. Following this, a reading from the Prophets was presented. Then, at the point in the service … More Evangelical Preaching in the House of Worship
In the Old Testament, God used the terms prophet, priest, elder, judge, and father somewhat interchangeably. While God was Israel’s Chief Shepherd, he consistently provided sinful and redeemed under-shepherds to lead, protect, correct, and nourish his people. In the New Testament, God used different labels: elder, pastor, shepherd, teacher, priest, presbyter, and bishop were all used interchangeably. Again, there was … More Evaluating the Elder
I grew up in a world heavily influenced by the Reformation. How thankful I am for those early Reformed pastors, teachers, missionaries, and martyrs through whom Christ worked over 400 years ago. The ministries of Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Zacharius Ursinus, John Owen, and the Westminster Divines still bears fruit today. I grew up in a land heavily … More Modern Reformation; Modern Revival
Unfathomable Grace 