Reason, Evidence and Presuppositional Apologetics »
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 Some Preliminary Considerations
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
Introduction
Since the time of the Enlightenment, the role of human reason has become paramount in Western thinking. Though initially based on the out-workings of a thousand years of Christian presuppositions, modern man discovered that reason had given him significant power over the material [...]
Why I Became A Presbyterian »
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 Rev. Brian M. Abshire
In 1973, God used the witness of men working in parachurch organizations to bring me to saving faith in His Son Jesus and teach me the fundamentals of a Christian walk. While I was encouraged to attend a “Bible believing church,” no information was given about which [...]
Why I Believe in Predestination »
Friday, May 2nd, 2008I still remember the first time I encountered the doctrine of election. I was in my first semester at a Christian college, taking Theology 101. After dealing with the doctrines of God, Christ and Man, we finally got to salvation. And the professor turned out to be a CALVINIST! I was [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Atonement »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008As a truly Reformed sort of fellow, following the Regulative Principle of worship, I believe that if God does not COMMAND something in worship, then it is FORBIDDEN in worship. Yet working out the regulative principle is sometimes difficult. Sure, we don’t need no stinking drama in our church, but what do [...]
Why I Am NOT A Reconstructionist! »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008For a number of years, I worked closely with the Chalcedon Foundation, mostly as a writer and speaker, but also serving on the board of directors. This has been in the main, a very positive experience. I have had the opportunity to work with some very talented and articulate men committed to [...]
What Does It Mean to Be A Christian? »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008The Importance of Personal Salvation Rev. Brian M. Abshire
The word “Christian” has become a flabby word today without a clear definition. The term has been so twisted and turned and means so many things to so many people it is almost meaningless. For example, in some places, to say that a [...]
The Reformed Doctrine of Scripture »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008An Analysis of the Historic Creeds of the Reformed Faith on Scripture Rev. Brian M. Abshire
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and training in righteousness that the man of God may be perfectly equipped for every good work…” 2 Tim 3:16-17
The doctrine of Scripture has been under [...]
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