Posts by Fred Moritz
A Case for Cessationism (1)
Fred Moritz This article first appeared in the Maranatha Baptist Theological Journal. You may also find it here. We republish on Proclaim & Defend with permission. The article will appear here in parts for easier reading. This will require an alteration of footnote numbering – for citation, refer to the longer article linked above. This…
Read MoreBach and the Bible
Fred Moritz Each year during the fall, Judy and I have the privilege of living in Watertown, Wisconsin where I teach on the faculty of Maranatha Baptist Seminary. One of the “perks” of being here is the opportunity to enjoy some fine cultural events. A few weeks ago we attended a concert on the campus.…
Read MoreWindows: Cutting Straight with the Word of Truth
2 Timothy 2:14–26 Fred Moritz Think with me for a moment about Paul, who made tents to help support himself in his church planting ministry (Acts 18:1–3). We can imagine him as he receives an order for a tent. He lays out the rough camel-hair cloth, with which tents were then made, and places a…
Read MoreThe Desire of All Nations
Haggai 2:6-9 Introduction During this Christmas season, many Christians will listen to the music of Handel’s Messiah. We will join in singing Wesley’s beloved carol Hark! the Herald Angels Sing or his less well known Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus. In either case we will hear musical settings of God’s prophet when he said, “and the…
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