Posts by Proclaim and Defend
Around the Web–10/29/12
Deuteronomy’s Riches: A Conversation with Ajith Fernando As a follow up on my series on sanctification, this interview brings some further emphasis on holiness and obedience that is often dismissed in the current climate. 5 of the most difficult challenges pastors face Thom S. Rainer Interesting article, especially the one about the challenge of preaching…
Read MoreAround the Web–10/17/12
A few interesting stories from around the web… The Problem with Pastors as Rock Stars Ed Stetzer has an interesting article on the ‘rock star’ pastor. I don’t always agree with Stetzer, but I think he touches on something that can happen in a church regardless of size. In addition to his solutions, I might…
Read MoreFrontLine Special Edition
Because of the importance of these articles, we are providing a special edition of FrontLine as a PDF file for you to use as you see fit. Please note that this special edition only includes the articles on protecting our children and no other material from the January/February issue. Click here to view a downloadable version of the PDF.…
Read MoreAround the Web–10/11/12
If you see something, say something Good comment on sexual abuse. Einstein’s ‘God Letter’ to Be Sold On Ebay Tragic and candid, an illustration of Romans 9-11, God has blinded the Jews (for the most part) The Bible for Bloggers Bryan Chappell with an excellent piece on Christian blogging. His words should convict the consciences…
Read MoreAround the Web–10/4/12
Quite an array of articles caught my eye this week. They may be of interest to you: Another study undermines feminist stereotype of women who kill From the Canadian paper, the National Post, columnist Barbara Kay offers an interesting point of view, countering feminist assumptions. As far as I know, Barbara Kay writes from a…
Read MoreCentral Regional Conference – October 22-23, 2012
Speakers: Dr. John C. Vaughn, President, FBFI Dr. David Byford, pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Manhattan, KS Dr. Charles Phelps, pastor, Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN Schedule: Monday, Oct 22: 1:00 PM – Testimonies 2:00 PM – Dr. Vaughn 3:00 PM – Dr. Phelps 5:00 PM – Supper 7:00 PM – Dr. Phelps Tuesday, Oct 23: 7:30…
Read MoreAround the Web–9/26/12: Alcohol and More
Alcohol It’s time to call again for abstinence from alcohol: Christian libertine, wake up! Another mother killed by a drunk driver. Her brother-in-law, Colorado pastor Steve Hafler, posted a blog about alcohol the day before. Tragically, he had to follow with another blog the next day, announcing the terrible accident that has since claimed the…
Read MoreAround the Web–9/19/12
Schaap charged, signs plea agreement: Former Indiana pastor charged, signs federal plea deal in relationship with teen (HT: Sharper Iron) Middle East Tension: An Unserious President In Seriously Perilous Times Newsweek: Muslim Rage & The Last Gasp of Islamic Hate Der Spiegel gives extensive background information: Muslim Protests Show Limits of Free Speech Spiritual Life:…
Read MoreAround the Web–9/7/12 “Answers?”
Last week we posted an article containing questions for Matt Olson and Northland International University. Some have suggested that this post – “What Matters Most: How We Draw the Lines” – contains the answers to our questions. It is not clear whether Matt is answering us or simply continuing a series (see Part 1 and…
Read MoreNews–Aug 30, 2012
A blog we’ve noticed recently is written by Michael J. Kruger, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. This week he gives us an interesting article, Apocryphal Gospels and the Mainstream Media. The early church didn’t pick the gospels, but inherited them. Kent Dobson and Mars Hill Bible Church: Mars Hill…
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