God Setteth the Solitary in Families

By John Vaughn | September 29, 2017 | Comments Off on God Setteth the Solitary in Families

John Vaughn FrontLine • May/June 2003 God’s people have taken refuge in the Psalms for centuries, and well they should. Psalm 68 is rich with promises and words of comfort. It has been used throughout history as a marching song by those who looked to God for victory. It has been pointed out that the…

Presuppositionalism – Is it more than a polysyllabic word?

By Don Johnson | September 28, 2017 |

Don Johnson A number of years ago, I read a biography of Cornelius Van Til, a figure revered among those who count themselves “presuppositionalists.” I don’t think I’ve reviewed the volume, Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman, by John R. Meuther. The biography is well done and worthy of your attention. I mention it…

Very Clear Biblical Teaching

By Proclaim and Defend | September 27, 2017 | Comments Off on Very Clear Biblical Teaching

FBFI Pulpit: Dr. David Innes, Hamilton Square Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA Series: What is Fundamentalism? Some doctrines and practices are essential to Christianity. These are what define fundamentalism. In this message, Dr. Innes offers further clarification of how to understand and apply these points to ecclesiastical relationships.

The Neglected Stepchild of the Bible

By Layton Talbert | September 26, 2017 | Comments Off on The Neglected Stepchild of the Bible

Layton Talbert FrontLine • May/June 2003 This column has previously addressed the neglected stepchild of the New Testament, the diminutive but beautiful Book of Philemon. But to another volume belongs the dubious distinction of being perhaps the most misunderstood (and often abused) stepchild of the sacred library as a whole, both Old and New Testaments.…

Are False Teachers Born Again?

By Warren Vanhetloo | September 25, 2017 | Comments Off on Are False Teachers Born Again?

Warren Vanhetloo There shall be false teachers who shall bring damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them (2 Peter 2:1). After writing a reply to a reader, my mind continued cogitating on a part of my answer which may deserve further explanation to be fully appreciated by the present generation. The assertion read:…

Making Arguments in Public

By Don Johnson | September 22, 2017 | Comments Off on Making Arguments in Public

Don Johnson David French of the National Review has a short piece under the headline, “Never Stop Making Moral and Religious Arguments.” In it, he advocates for making moral (even religious) arguments in the public square, despite the gainsaying of opponents. He notes that those on the political left make moral arguments all the time.…

2017 Central Regional Fellowship

By Proclaim and Defend | September 21, 2017 | Comments Off on 2017 Central Regional Fellowship

Faith Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas is pleased to invite you to the next FBFI Central Regional Fellowship. The theme this year is “Let Us Not Be Weary in Well Doing.” We have a very good line up of speakers.

Categories of Truth

By Proclaim and Defend | September 20, 2017 | Comments Off on Categories of Truth

FBFI Pulpit: Dr. David Innes, Hamilton Square Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA Series: What is Fundamentalism? What doctrines ought to divide Christians? What are those teachings where we ought to allow our brothers to differ? Between that which is essential and that which is preferential, a great gulf is fixed … or ought to be.…

Christian Worldview

By George Stiekes | September 19, 2017 | Comments Off on Christian Worldview

George Stiekes And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2). Ken Ham wrote: “Statistical research shows that approximately two-thirds of young people in America are leaving the church by…

Explaining the Trinity to Muslims

By Thomas Overmiller | September 18, 2017 | Comments Off on Explaining the Trinity to Muslims

  Thomas Overmiller Inquisitive Muslims, curious about Bible Christianity, find the doctrine of the Trinity difficult to accept. How can one God be three distinct persons at once? Has a Muslim, whether friend or stranger, ever questioned you about this? How should you answer? Here is an approach that may help.