Fundamentally ReformedFundamentally ReformedFormer independent fundamental Baptist discusses errors & weird traits of extreme fundamentalism, IFBx, KJV-only debate, contemporary Christian music [CCM], Calvinism/Covenant Theology, & the Bible, while promoting Christian unity & magnifying grace. Articles
Quick note
2007-11-09 14:44:00 I know there are discussions here on a couple posts of mine, and I’ve started to wade into some conversations elsewhere too. But I should let you know I’m gone until Sunday night. We are going to a Wedding. Sorry I can’t interact more. But many times, life interferes with blogging. And it always should take ... More About: Note , Quick
Calvinism: A Man-Made Philosophy??
2007-11-02 18:29:00 Recently in the comments of an earlier post of mine “Regeneration, Reception, and Faith“, the charge has again been made that Calvinism is a man-made philosophy. Many of the Calvinist faithful are rolling their eyes and muttering “not again!” Yes, again. I’m sure we’ll continue to hear this charge, and so I think it is worth ... More About: Philosophy , Religion , Christianity , Theology , Debates
Baby Videos
2007-10-23 10:22:00 Rachel’s First Night with Us Click here for another video, and stay tuned to my family photo blog, for more photos, updates and videos concerning the newest member of the Hayton family. More About: Videos , Baby , Rachel , Miscellany , Baby V
Announcing?
2007-10-22 11:18:00 The arrival of… Rachel Charity Hayton / born 10-21-2007 6 lbs. 5 oz. / 20.5 inches long Mom & baby are healthy. Click here for some pictures. More About: Miscellany , Anno
We Believe (#9): The Justifying Act of God
2007-10-21 13:54:00 Part 9 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Religion , Christianity , God , Devotional
If I Don?t Like It, It?s Wrong.
2007-10-17 15:32:00 Seth McBee highlighted a prevalent problem in Christianity in a recent post at Contend Earnestly recently. He starts by quoting William Wilberforce: My grand objection to the religious system still held by many who declare themselves orthodox Churchmen…is, that it tends to render Christianity so much a system of prohibitions rather than of privilege and hopes, and ... More About: Religion , Fundamentalism , Debates , Bible
We Believe (#8): The Saving Work of the Holy Spirit
2007-10-14 12:46:00 Part 8 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Holy Spirit , Work , Spirit , Holy , Saving
Jack Hyles Meets JackHammer
2007-10-14 00:30:00 I’ve been absent from the blogworld for a few weeks, and I’m making my way back. I came across some interesting, hard-hitting posts at Jack Hammer directed against the legacy of Jack Hyles and his current successor Jack Schaap. I thought I’d point the articles out, since they are much more level-headed and Scripturally motivated than ... More About: Theology , Fundamentalism , Debates , Separation
John Piper on Small Groups and Perseverance
2007-10-09 20:58:00 I’m getting ready to pick up my series on man-centered Christianity (see posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) again. And I thought highlighting what my pastor, John Piper said in a recent message would help move us back into thinking about perseverance, eternal security, and God-centered Christianity. Every year Pastor Piper preaches a message in ... More About: Small , Perseverance , Groups , John Piper
We Believe (#7): The Saving Work of Christ
2007-10-07 14:06:00 Part 7 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christ ians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Work , Saving
A Call to Stand
2007-10-05 16:15:00 I apologize for the scarcity of posts around here of late. It’s been a very busy few weeks and on top of it all I can’t shake this cold. I thought I would at least highlight the recent Desiring God Conference, although I’m sure many of my readers know of the free audio/video ... More About: Call , Stand
?Across the Lands? by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
2007-10-01 19:08:00 Here is another great song from the authors of “In Christ Alone”. Keith Getty and Stuart Townend are producing what has been called modern hymns. I discuss their work in my post, “The Rise of the Modern Hymn Movement”. We sang this song in church Sunday. It is a wonderful, God-centered song focused ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Christian , Music , Devotional
We Believe (#6): Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God
2007-09-30 12:58:00 Part 6 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christ ians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Jesus , Jesus Christ , Nate
See ya? Saturday
2007-09-24 05:52:00 We’re gone on a trip returning Friday. We’ll be seeing family, and more than likely detached from the web. Blessings to all from Jesus, Bob More About: Saturday , See Ya
We Believe (#5): Man?s Sin and Fall
2007-09-23 10:57:00 Part 4 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Bible , Devotional , Fall
Online Gospel Resources
2007-09-21 15:24:00 Today’s online world presents a great opportunity for Christians to spread the gospel electronically. I want to highlight a few online gospel resources here, and encourage you all to share them via email, or promote them on your blogs. “Two Ways to Live: The Choice We All Face” is an excellent online presentation of the ... More About: Video , Religion , Christianity , Resources , Freebies
Brief note
2007-09-20 13:52:00 Just a brief note to say, I won’t be posting today. Hope to post tomorrow. I’ve been under the weather lately. More About: Note , The Buzz , Miscellany , Brief
If God Merely Allows Suffering and Pain, How Is He Not Responsible?
2007-09-17 08:38:00 People sometimes instinctively blame God for pain and suffering. Evangelical Christians for the most part grimace at this. Open Theists counter that God didn’t cause it, and couldn’t prevent it–but He loves you anyway. Arminians respond that God merely allows evil, he is not responsible directly for your pain. Calvinists, however, claim that God ordains ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Theology , Pain , Suffering
We Believe (#4): Creation
2007-09-16 12:08:00 Part 4 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Theology , Devotional , Creation
Interpreting Augustine: Was He ?Reformed??
2007-09-15 15:45:00 A recent post of mine on Augustine spawned a debate concerning Augustine’s views on predestination. Someone asked if I knew what Augustine really believed on grace and free will. He had read a former Reformed Protestant turned Catholic who claimed Augustine actually taught what Catholics affirm. Of course, Calvin and Luther must ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Theology , Debates
Quadrupling Contributions for Huckabee
2007-09-14 14:48:00 Everyone knows money is key in today’s politics. If you can’t raise the Almighty Dollar, you’ll never be in a position to influence it. For Mike Huckabee , money is the only thing keeping him from being a truly viable, top-tier Republican candidate. Since his strong 2nd place finish in the Iowa straw poll, Huckabee’s ... More About: Politics , Miscellany , Contributions
Podcasting for Pastors
2007-09-13 14:47:00 Most of my readers are aware of the myriad of helpful resources that the web offers. For Christian pastors and lay leaders this means classic Christian books and commentaries, whole Bibles with concordance/verse look up tools, Greek & Hebrew lexical helps, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and myriads of helpful Christian articles, not to mention the plethora ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Technology , Podcasting , Freebies
Legacy of Sovereign Joy: Luther
2007-09-11 13:25:00 This is the second part of a review of John Piper’s The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin. Piper’s book is less a detailed biography and more a pastoral treatment of the lives of great saints. Augustine, Luther and Calvin—great men indeed in the ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Reviews , Devotional , Reformed Theology
We Believe (#3): Election
2007-09-09 11:48:00 Part 3 in a series of Sunday posts celebrating the glorious Truth we believe as Christians. The readings are quoted from the Elder Affirmation of Faith, of my church, Bethlehem Baptist (Pastor John Piper). I’m doing this because every few weeks our congregational reading is an excerpt from this document, and every time we ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Theology , Devotional , Election
Mike Huckabee vs. Ron Paul ? A Must-See Debate Moment
2007-09-08 14:34:00 This is a must see moment from September 5th’s Republican primary debate in NH. Mike Huckabee explains why we need to finish the job in Iraq, and he responds to Ron Paul ’s call to abandon the fight. It’s the most spirited part of the debate on all accounts, and gives great insight into ... More About: Video , Politics , Debate
Daily Devotions with Octavius Winslow
2007-09-07 16:59:00 Most of you have heard of Morning & Evening by Charles Spurgeon. It is a compilation of devotional readings for morning and evening reading by the prince of preachers. While Spurgeon’s readings are excellent [I recommend the revised edition edited by Alistair Begg recently published by Crossway], he wasn’t the first to come ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Daily , Devotional , Reformed Theology
A Study Bible You?ll Use
2007-09-07 16:01:00 If you are like me you have 2 or 3 study Bible s filed away on a bookshelf somewhere. They rarely get used; and when they do, they aren’t much help. I don’t know why, but study Bibles always seem better on the bookstore shelf than they actually are. But I’ve found a study Bible I would ... More About: Religion , Reviews , Study
Legacy of Sovereign Joy: Augustine
2007-09-04 19:32:00 I recently finished John Piper’s The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine , Luther, and Calvin. John Piper’s biographies are written with a pastor’s eye and so are more than just the story of a famous individual. Rather, they focus on how the person ticked, and how they lived for ... More About: Religion , Christianity , Reviews , Devotional
Last Call
2007-09-04 17:50:00 Alright. I’m up to 8 teams in my fantasy football league now, so this is the last call. I’m going to set our league’s draft for Thursday 8am. It’s still open for new players (see link below), but you have to join by then. We are going to keep it with an even number ... More About: Sports , Fun , The Buzz , Miscellany , Call
Hope of My Heart by Ken Boer
More articles from this author:2007-09-03 14:47:00 Beautiful is the best description for this song. The melody is lovely and the words are hope filled. Ken Boer is serving as director of music for Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD, and works closely with Bob Kauflin. He has made the words and entire song (mp3) available for this song ... More About: Christianity , Music , Heart , Hope 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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