by Kevin Bauder | Dec 6, 2016 | Christianity, Church History, Ecclesiology, Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism
In Pastor Don Johnson’s description of “Convergent” evangelicals, the first item is “Anti-separatism (or at least non-separatism).” This descriptor is so vague as to be nearly incomprehensible, and to the degree that it can be comprehended it is misleading. To...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 26, 2016 | Ecclesiology, Ethics
Beginning with a discussion of slavery in the Bible, Nick Batzig at the Reformation 21 blog ends up explaining Martin Lloyd-Jones’s views on the spirituality of the church. Here is part of his conclusion: In these sermons, we find MLJ adopting what has sometimes...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 24, 2016 | ACCC, Church Services, Ecclesiology, Fundamentalism, Local Church, Reports
American Council of Christian Churches 75th Annual Convention, October 18-20, 2016 Faith Baptist Church, Kittery, Maine Resolution on the Assembly of Believers “After Christ’s ascension, His followers began assembling themselves together in their respective...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 22, 2016 | America, Conservatism, Ecclesiology
. . . we have an electoral college. The American founders were wise enough to understand what the democraphiles do not: population is not the only interest that ought to be represented in an election. The cartoon is from World Magazine online. Incidentally, the same...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 16, 2016 | Affections, Alumni, Conservatism, Devotion, Ecclesiology, Our Alumni, Theology, Worship
David De Bruyn has been publishing “A Worship Catechism” at Churches Without Chests. It is well worth a look. I’ve linked to the first installment, but there are several. 1. What is the great priority and purpose of man? Man’s great priority and...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 12, 2016 | Christianity, Church Services, Ecclesiology, Pastoral Theology
Miguel Ruiz offers “10 Signs a Church May Be Trying Too Hard to Be Hipster.” He includes suggestions for “better ideas.” Here’s a sample: 7. Everything is super casual. We dress comfortable to feel comfortable. People like being...
