It is so easy to fail in our mission to pass vital messages from one generation to the next. I often find myself falling into this trap. It is not just about the importance of biblical fundamentalism, it is about important doctrines and life lessons of all kinds. These are the battles that I face…
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in your which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:3-5 C. S. Lewis…
Many years ago there lived a woman who, you could truly say, had it all. She lived in the most beautiful home in her area. Her husband was the most handsome man in the world, and his job allowed him to spend a great deal of time with her. His income allowed her to have…
A recent look at 1 John started a new train of thought concerning this little book that seems to aid in understanding and applying its contents. Commentators well know that 1 John is hard to outline. One commentary I have lists no less than eight full outlines of the book (including the author’s own)1 as…
An Introduction to the Greek New Testament Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge. Wheaton, IL: Crossway , 2019. Reviewed by Brent Niedergall Solomon said, “And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Eccl. 12.12) In our world of almost…
[Note: we published this article, a synopsis of a recent roundtable discussion, in the May/June 2019 issue of FrontLine. With this republication, we make available the full video recording of the discussion. You may access it here. Please note the password! “FBFI” (without the quotes)] Dr. Kevin Schaal (FBFI president), Dr. Kevin Bauder (Central Seminary),…
Recently I have been reading the inspiring biography of evangelist Dwight L. Moody written by his son, William. During the last quarter of the 19th century, until his death in 1899, Moody preached on average to over 40,000 people per week – without the aid of modern electronic voice amplification. The descriptions of halls, opera…
The New Testament (NT) speaks directly to those who will become and who already are followers of Christ in the church. Christ launched the church following his resurrection to earth and return (ascension) to heaven and he continues to expand it today. This period spans approximately 2,000 years and counting. The Old Testament (OT), however,…
It is impossible to escape moral judgments. Even in our post-modern, increasingly secular society, where many believe all truth is relative, we cannot escape making moral judgments. Words loaded with moral meaning appear in the headlines repeatedly. Reporters write about the “redemption” of Tiger Woods or about the evil of school or church shootings and…
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). I have seen the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier many times now. Every time it moves me to tears. The solemnness and dignity of it make me proud to be…