“Easy Believism” – A Misnomer
by Pastor Barry Black Misnomer: 1. Unsuitable name––a wrong or unsuitable name or term for something or somebody. 2. Calling something by a wrong name––a use of a wrong or unsuitable name or term to describe something or somebody. Generally when the suffix -ism is placed behind a word, it describes a movement, doctrine, or
Eternal Security and the Stanley Cup
This story can be found at www.carolinahurricanes.com . Recently, the Carolina Hurricanes, formerly known as the Hartford Whalers, won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history by beating the Edmonton Oilers. While the fans in Raleigh, NC were as excited as ever, Glen Wesley was also exuberant, but he has his priorities in order. Wesley,
Calvinism’s Resurgence Leaves Many Vulnerable to Bad Doctrine
by Brian Fisher* The spiritual hunger of college-aged men and women has manifested itself in recent years through a ministry called Passion led by Louie Giglio. In January of 1997 two thousand students attended the first Passion Conference in Austin, Texas. In January of 1998 five thousand students attended the second conference. In January
Does Christ Occupy David’s Throne Now?
Model Faith For Christian Service: Matthew 19:28-20:14
The Soteriology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and How It Impacted His Evangelism
The Five Points of Calvinism Defined, Defended, and Documented
The Five Points of Calvinism Defined, Defended, and Documented. By David N. Steele; Curtis C. Thomas; S. Lance Quinn. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2004. 247 pp. Paper, $12.99. I’ll admit it—I’ve been corrected by the Calvinists. As I read this book, I made notes and prepared my review, and was planning to blast the book. But
How Good is Good Enough?
How Good is Good Enough? By Andy Stanley. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2003. 92 pp. Cloth. $9.99. Andy Stanley’s small evangelistic book takes readers on an intellectual quest. Instead of telling them what to believe, with proof texts, he leads them to draw the logical conclusion that no one enters heaven by being good—only by
Brothers, We are NOT Professionals
Brothers, We are NOT Professionals. By John Piper. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2002. 286 pp. Paper. $14.99. In an age when megachurches are marketed as the ministry model and pastors plaster their faces on billboards and books, it is helpful to be reminded that pastoral ministry and the CEO mindset do not mix. John Piper