Category Archives: Expository Moments

What’s in a list of names?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

If you are like me, you tend to not pay close attention to lists of names when you come across them in your Bible reading. Yes, those people are important to God, some lists demonstrate important lineages. There is a … Continue reading →

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A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God Defining Who is the Son of God and Proving His Eternal Existence INTRODUCTION             Over two-thousand years ago in the small village of Bethlehem, made famous as the boyhood home … Continue reading →

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The Context of the Law

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

For the first time in my ministry, I have been studying in some depth the Ten Commandments. This has been a most profitable study in my own heart and life. I have been encouraged to share my notes, and while … Continue reading →

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A Common Thread

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

For the first time in my ministry, I have been studying in some depth the Ten Commandments. This has been a most profitable study in my own heart and life. I have been encouraged to share my notes, and while … Continue reading →

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The Way of Salvation

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading →

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For Whom Did Christ Die? The Simple Logic of Limited Atonement

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Did Christ Die for All Men? Or Did He Die for Only Some Men? “The simple logic of  Limited Atonement or particular redemption” At some point in our Christian walk we must ask ourselves this vital question: “Who did Christ … Continue reading →

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He Has Sent Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

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Billy talks to his pastor

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading →

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What Is a True Christian?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

What Is a True Christian? Based on Article http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-is-a-true-christian.php by Jeremy Walker 2 Corinthians 5:17 is foundational in that it makes a clear declaration that one who is a Christian is one who has been changed! Read and consider it … Continue reading →

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Little Sins

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Little Sins from http://www.gracegems.org/ (J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same–will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.” … Continue reading →

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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2) Please take some time and read What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1). In Part 1, we looked at the context and background for our passage John 15:1-11 and Jesus’ teaching … Continue reading →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

One of my favorite passages in scripture is Jesus’ teaching on the vine and the branches. Let’s look at what it means for Christ to be the vine and for the believer to be the branch. John 15:1-11 15:1 “I … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Age

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I was going to post this as a response to this: http://defendingcontending.com/2011/02/17/inner-promptings/ but decided it warrants its own post. Many people have been misled by folk about how to find out the will of God – as if He’s hidden it … Continue reading →

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D.A. CARSON SERMON ON HEAVEN AND HELL

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

DR. D.A. CARSON SERMON ON HEAVEN AND HELL By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 27, 2011 in Current Issues, Emergence Christianity, Emergent Church, Features, Rob Bell, Youth Ministry As a leading online apologetics and discernment work Apprising Ministries has been … Continue reading →

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Poking Each Other in the Eye

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Imagine for a moment that you are talking to a friend face-to-face, discussing something important. As you are talking you notice something floating in his eye. I would imagine that you would say, “Do you see that? “Doesn’t that bother … Continue reading →

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The Barley Harvest

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

We’ve likely all read the book of Ruth. We just started a four-week visit to this small book and I cannot but post it here and plead with any visitors to give it a listen.  What is the book of … Continue reading →

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Defending, Contending – what?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

I recently started reading K. Scott Oliphant’s new book, The Battle Belongs to the Lord. Chapter 2 is an examination of the book of Jude and the author does an excellent job of explaining what we (those who are redeemed … Continue reading →

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What’s The Big Deal on Creation?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Many Christians point out that the word “day” in Genesis chapter one can mean something other than a 24-hour day and, therefore, the scientific view that the world is billions of years old can be reconciled to the Scriptures. But … Continue reading →

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Is your Worldview based on the world?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Many professing Christians think man has more wisdom than God in determining how long the creation took. Of course, few people put it in those terms, but that is what it boils down to. Here’s an example. What are the … Continue reading →

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Have You Asked Jesus to Leave You Alone Yet?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Have you asked Jesus to leave you alone yet? Maybe you are like me and you were called by Jesus as a young adult. Or maybe you have known of Jesus your entire life. Maybe your earliest memories of childhood … Continue reading →

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Christ – our example, submission to authority

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Here is the last of 6 messages from Pastor Conrad Mbewe, from Zambia in Africa, on the subject of biblical submission and exercising authority. You can find links to the previous messages here. Each of these 6 messages will convict … Continue reading →

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Authority in the Church

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

We now turn to the fifth message in Pastor Mbewe’s 6-part series on biblical Submission and authority, based on 1 Peter. You can find the previous posts here. As way of reminder, Pastor Mbewe is  the current pastor of Kabwata … Continue reading →

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Submission in the Workplace

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

In our third installment of Pastor Conrad Mbewe’s teaching from 1 Peter, this dear servant of the Lord continues to meddle in our business! Not only have we been taught the basic biblical principles of submission and authority, and why … Continue reading →

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Submission to Political Authority

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

It’s easy – regardless of one’s given political bent – to look at any government and take offense. And develop a hard attitude of rebellion against it. Some go beyond and engage in acts of rebellion. Christians are reminded in … Continue reading →

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Submission and Authority

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

My church hosted a small conference this past weekend, featuring Pastor Conrad Mbewe from Zambia. Pastor Mbewe is  the current pastor of Kabwata Reformed Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. He is widely regarded as the African Spurgeon. KBC is … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Preacher

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

“Brethren, we shall not adjust our Bible to the age; but before we have done with it, by God’s grace, we shall adjust the age to the Bible. “We shall not fall into the error of that absent-minded doctor who … Continue reading →

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Is Your Pastor Wimpy?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

The Bible tells pastors – those who are called to shepherd the souls within a local church – to preach the whole counsel of His Word. Those who fail to do so will answer to God. Those who fail to … Continue reading →

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