Bud Talbert It was June of 1962. The place? The legendary Westminster Chapel in London, England. The keynote speaker was the host of the Westminster’s Ministers’ Fellowship, Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He began, No question is receiving so much attention at the present time in all branches and divisions of the Christian church as the…
Ben Strohbehn A father was one day teaching his little boy what manner of man a Christian is. When the lesson was finished, the father was stunned when the boy asked, “Daddy, have I ever seen a Christian?” Undoubtedly many children today are asking this same question of their own fathers. So let’s face it,…
Tavis Long Is the military Chaplaincy a legitimate New Testament ministry? What, if any, is the Chaplain’s affiliation with the local church? Does he lead a local church, as does a pastor? Is he a ministry of the local church, as is a “sent” missionary? Is he a tool of the local church, as is…
Gary Fisher I have a story that I think others may benefit from reading. It begins in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where I attended a religious school. I had attended this type of school since kindergarten. My teachers changed each year—and so did their interpretation of the Bible. As time passed this became very confusing to…
The Mike Unruh family of Garden City, KS are in need of your prayers. A natural gas explosion in their home took the life of their young son, Spencer. Spencer’s mother, Kelly, and younger brother, Riley, were severely injured in the blast and were flown to a burn unit in Wichita, KS where they remain…
Doug Wright The perception among many Christian families is that their young people are too “sheltered.” Christian parents have the idea that if their young person is exposed to more sin, they will appreciate their salvation more. In fact, Christians often have the idea that unless they have “sinned big,” their salvation is not that…
William Ward Ayer This editorial speaks to the condition of the church in former days, but it sounds contemporary in many ways. Millions of God’s people are now aware of the deep apostasy that has taken over much of Christendom. Unfortunately, only the discerning have discovered a condition which may be even more deadly: the…
At our annual meeting we always have outstanding men and women present good material in workshop sessions. My great regret is that I am unable to be in several places at once. This year the audio for some of our workshops is available here.
John Monroe Have you noticed that Christianity has become nearly as trendy, faddish, and “in vogue” as haircuts, clothing, and music? Whether it is a cross on a necklace, a WWJD wristband, a fish or dove symbol on a car trunk, a bumper sticker, genuflecting in the end-zone after a touchdown, or signing the cross…
More on SBC: Ken Silva weighs in on the Southern Baptist non-decision we mentioned last week. This is a serious matter. Churches and Christians who have considered entering into some kind of connection with the SBC should pause, read, and consider whether the SBC is clearly a safe haven in a time of spiritual storm.…