Posts by Kevin Schaal
Helping Those Who Suffer | Central Baptist Theological Seminary
In this sin-cursed world suffering is inevitable. Jesus said so: “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33). Paul said so: “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake” (Phil 1:29). Peter said so: “For to…
Read MoreTransgenderism at the Evangelical Theological Society – CBMW
When I opened the program guide for this year’s meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Denver, I was surprised by a paper titled “Walking across Gender in the Spirit? The Vocation of the Church and the Transgender Christian.” My interest piqued, I made plans to attend the session to hear the presentation. I honestly…
Read MoreWhy Suffering Makes Better Thanksgiving
Probably the most iconic Thanksgiving themed painting is Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom from Want” illustration produced as part of his “Four Freedoms” series. All those excited faces around the table as the grandparents set the bird out for a Thanksgiving meal is the idyllic happy moment we all want to remember as our own. What many…
Read More439 and Beyond: An Illustration of the Separation of Church and State | CBTS
In our most recent edition of Nick of Time, I provided a copy of the letter Chinese house church pastors first issued on August 30, 2018. The initial letter contained 29 signatories; two days later 87 more signed their names. That number had grown to 279 by September 6; this was the number reported in…
Read MoreLetter from House Church Pastors | CBTS
God called Joshua to be courageous as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Josh 1:6–9). Joshua obeyed and enjoyed the fulfillment of God’s promises (Josh 23:14). I want to highlight 279 modern day Joshuas. These are all pastors of “illegal” house churches in China. At the end of the letter each pastor signed…
Read MoreTop Performing Movie on Abortion Dropped from Theaters | AIG
If a movie is performing within the top 10 of movies in theaters, would you expect theaters to drop the film? Of course not. What if I told you that film showed abortion for what it is? Source: Top Performing Movie on Abortion Dropped from Theaters | Answers in Genesis
Read MorePlaying With Fire? The Rise of the Neo-Pagans
Across the lands of the frozen north, the Norse “gods” are returning.Nordic paganism is now Iceland’s fastest-growing religion. From 570 members in 2002, the “association of the faith of the Æsir” — Ásatrúarfélagið — now numbers 4,126 Icelanders. This makes it the largest non-Christian religion in the country. In contrast, as of 2017, there are…
Read MorePastors Aren’t as Tough as You Think
Chaplain Gary Fisher preached for us on this Veteran’s Day. In a discussion afterward he shared how he and another Chaplain tried to take the brunt of some stressful situations on themselves because they believed that because they were more prepared to handle it. They thought they would be strong enough. “We were not,” he…
Read MoreAlabama, W.Va. voters approve anti-abortion amendments | TheHill
Voters in Alabama and West Virginia approved sweeping amendments to state constitutions that could put major limitations on access to abortions if Roe v. Source: Alabama, W.Va. voters approve anti-abortion amendments | TheHill
Read MoreFour Biblical Reasons Why Christians Should Vote
There is an election on Tuesday. Did you notice? We know that our hope is not based upon human governments. Revival will not spread by means of elections. This nation needs God, not just better politicians. But let’s lay all that aside for a moment. Not one of those factors is a justification for abandoning…
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