John Vaughn R. A. Torrey called the resurrection of Jesus Christ “the cornerstone of Christian doctrine, the Gibraltar of Christian evidence, the Waterloo of liberalism.” And so it is. There are 11 recorded physical appearances of the risen Christ, making the Resurrection a well-established fact of history. Those who hold to the idea that He [...]
The Northland International University Controversy
April 5, 2013
John Vaughn Northland International University posted a video presenting a praise band called “Redeemed” that has been formed for the purpose of edifying youth groups in the region and to recruit students. The news release about the group was found here: www.ni.edu/news-events/redeemed-to-worship, until the afternoon of April 4th, and a video of the group can [...]
This is How We Know
December 24, 2012
Webster defines hermeneutics as “the science of interpretation; esp[ecially] the study of the principles of Biblical exegesis.” Nevertheless, a well-educated person may have no understanding of hermeneutics. In a conversation with a college professor from a well-known conservative (non-Christian) college, he challenged a clear interpretation of Scripture with the charge, “That’s your opinion.” When I [...]
The Gospel Is What Really Matters
November 7, 2012
John C. Vaughn God uses crises to redirect our lives. Bad news can open hearts to the Good News. The economy, the election, the erosion of the collective will of the West to face the threats to its future should wake us up to what we should have been doing all along and what we [...]
Frontline Preview: The Critical Element in Discipleship
October 1, 2012
John C. Vaughn Discussions of discipleship should flow from the fountain of the Great Commission, for we know that the Great Commission is a command to make disciples. “Go, win, baptize, and teach” are words often used to summarize that commission, but at its heart is discipleship—the theme of this issue of FrontLine. Matthew’s statement [...]
What Is at Stake in the Music Debate?
September 6, 2012
by John Vaughn Nothing seems to provoke dogmatic statements like dogmatic statements. Solomon said in Proverbs 15:1, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” The thoughts in this column are a sincere attempt at a soft answer, but they may still touch a nerve. Most of our controversies involve three [...]
Jack Schaap: No cause for Self-satisfaction
August 9, 2012
by John Vaughn For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17). Our fundamental Baptist world is being rocked by the Jack Schaap scandal. How are [...]
Dispensationalism and Faithfulness
May 28, 2012
by John C. Vaughn This article first published in FrontLine • July/August 2010. Click here to subscribe to the magazine. The Bible word “dispensation” means “economy, stewardship.” FrontLine magazine offers an opportunity to exercise faithful stewardship over Bible truth—in this issue, the truth of dispensationalism. As you begin to read this issue you will quickly [...]
Afraid to Obey God’s Call
May 3, 2012
by John C. Vaughn Originally Published in FrontLine Jan/Feb 2010 Many years ago a young man came to see his pastor for counsel about his call to missions. He had told friends and family that God had called him to France and had sought the counsel of fellow church members who were on their way [...]
Sing unto the Lord a New Song
April 2, 2012
by John Vaughn Any discussion of praise and worship will be helped by a review of Psalm 96, which begins with the admonition, O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. (vv. 1, [...]
Let a Commentary Be Your Guide (3)
May 15, 2013