The Reformed Doctrine of Baptism »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Introduction
Baptism is one of those perennial theological debates in which Christians have been engaged since the 16th century. Sincere believers honestly come to the same Scriptures yet often reach radically different conclusions. All Christians acknowledge that Baptism was instituted by the Lord Jesus as an abiding sign of admission to His church; but the questions [...]
The Woman as Wife »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008The Woman as Wife
Women share equality of honor with men, but have different functions: “..and grant her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life…” (1 Peter 3:7).
God intends most women to be married: “Then the Lord God said, ’It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make [...]
The Man as Husband »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008The Man as Husband
God intends most men to be married: “Then the Lord God said, ’It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper, suitable for him.” (Gen 2:18).
The husband is to cling to his wife, forsaking all other women; “For this cause a man shall leave [...]
We’re Moving to Idaho »
Monday, April 21st, 2008We are currently in the process of looking around Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls, Idaho for a new place to worship. If you live in Idaho, and are interested in a friendly reformed church, be sure to stay tuned as we’ll be announcing our new location soon.
If you have any suggestions of a suitable place [...]
The Shepherd’s Task »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008From Ezekiel 34:1-15
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
Every pastor has his share of difficulties in the ministry and it is sometimes awfully easy to wish that God had called us to some other kind of work. The constant nit picking, the job insecurity, the need to please ALL of the people with widely differing [...]
The Role of Pastors In Reforming the Nation »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008A Lecture Delivered before Members of the Parliament of Zambia
The Problem: Romans 1:18ff
Where does liberty, wealth, security, safety and prosperity in a nation come from? Why do some nations prosper and others suffer poverty, disease and revolutions? Are such things mere accidents of history? Are they simply the result of certain social, cultural or environmental [...]
Girlie-Men in the Pulpit »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Or, The Feminization of the American Clergy
Now I can already hear the PC crowd screaming for my head for saying this, but hey guys, someone, somewhere has to take a stand on this controversial issue and let the chips fall where they may; men and women are different. There, I said [...]
Calvin and Powerful Preaching »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Over the years, after listening to a great many men preach a great number of sermons, I have often asked myself “why did they bother?” Oh, they delineated their three points well enough, demonstrated adequately their knowledge of the pluperfect, and told their mandatory joke (and received the mandatory chuckle). But [...]
Erasmus of Rotterdam »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008The Reformer Who Didn’t Reform
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
I once watched a PBS debate on the topic of whether the Religious Right was a threat to American democracy. William F. Buckley, Pat Robertson and others pleaded that they were four square in favor of the flag, Mom’s apple pie and the American [...]
Is Baptism A Replacement for Circumcision? »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008An Analysis of Colossians 2:11-12
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
God’s revelation of Himself in creation is a wondrous complexity of awesome mystery and intricacy. Each of us tries to fit the pieces of the puzzle together the best we can. Sometimes our picture of reality may be quite close to the mark. At other times, we may [...]
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