Do you agree with John MacArthur, ‘I wouldn’t fight for religious freedom because I won’t fight for idolatry.’
John MacArthur is probably as close to a spokesperson for conservative evangelicals with a fundamentalist bent than anyone else, with the possible exception of Franklin Graham. Yet he is also noted for his controversial statements, some of which have created quite a stir and also get many of us to think rather than assume.
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Tuesdays in Galilee: Faithful Life in the Old Covenant
I love the Book of Hebrews. It has the deepest Christology in the New Testament and in all of scripture. It also makes us think very deeply about the similarities and differences for the faithful believing life between the Old Covenant and the New. This very issue has come up repeatedly over the past few weeks within my own congregation, as we’ve worked our way through the heart of the “Jesus is the different, better High Priest” section which begins at Hebrews 7.
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The Risky Upside of Missionary Biographies
Reposted from Rooted Thinking
Eighteen-year-old Sarah Hall curled up in her New England home, her legs tucked beneath her voluminous 1700’s skirt.1 Neither the chill of the room nor the hardness of the wooden chair distracted her from her book. She barely noticed her younger brothers and sisters as they noisily went about their business in the common room. The hardbound volume, stiff with newness, recounted the life of the recently deceased missionary Samuel Mills.
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How Shall We Confess the Faith? Strict vs Substantial Subscription (Part 2)
Read Part 1.
Some Problems with Strict Subscription
While I respect the good intentions behind those who advocate this mode of subscription, I believe this mode of subscription is unwise and potentially unhealthy. In particular, I see at least three problems.
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Six Dr. Seuss books nixed for “racist and insensitive imagery”
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“Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families” - AP
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Fundamentalist Biographies
Hello, Sharper Iron.
This topic was created to foster discussion on the existence of Fundamentalist biographies. I have been collecting Fundamental Baptist biographies for eight years now, but it has only become a passion for me since last March when everyone was confined to their homes.
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What Do Daniel 3:5, 7, 10, and 15 Reveal about Worship Music?
The Spirit inspired Daniel to write four lengthy statements about the musical instruments played prior to the worship of the golden image that king Nebuchadnezzar made:
Dan. 3:5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:
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Get Ready for the Great Reset (Part 4)
In our first three installments on the Great Reset—proposed for the world by the global elite, including politicians as well as many influential corporate leaders—we have looked at some of the basic concepts involved in the Reset, as well as two extremes to avoid when evaluating it from a Christian perspective.
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