Entries Categorized as 'Christian'

Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology”

January 5, 2009

Berean Husband is presently reading Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem.

Wayne Grudem is professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinitiy Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He holds degrees from Harvard (B.A.), Westminster Seminary (M.Div.), and Cambridge (Ph.D.). He is the co-editor of Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He [...]

Ten Reasons Why Nursing Homes Are Great Places to Minister - Steve Burchett

December 22, 2008

While recently reflecting upon Jesus’ compassion toward those who were “distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd” (Matt. 9:36), I determined to find similarly downcast people in my neighborhood so that I might serve them and tell them about Christ. I now find myself regularly in a nursing home, and the ministry opportunities abound.
Perhaps [...]

Charo Washer’s Testimony

December 10, 2008

This is Charo Washer’s testimony. She is Paul Washer’s wife who became saved at the age of 32 after thinking she was saved since 14.
Part 1

Part 2

PDF of her testimony

Who Have You Given Your Children To?

December 3, 2008

This may seem harsh, but the conclusion I have arrived at, over the years, is that if you, as a Christian, are sending your children to public school you are, at the very least, giving your children a disadvantage and strikes against them in their Christian walk. At the worse, you are defiantly disobeying God [...]

Childhood Conversion

November 28, 2008

Childhood Conversion
A woman came to humorist Will Rogers, saying, “I struggle with this problem. Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I’m proud.” He said, “Ma’am, that’s not pride, that’s a mistake!” Now I know that you are proud of your children, but you have never been as proud of a child as [...]

The Southern Baptist Convention is not Christian Enough

November 26, 2008

The Southern Baptist Convention is not Christian enough according to Tom Ascol. I must say I agree with the assessment.
The Other Resurgence by Tom Ascol
…at the heart of this movement is not a desire to “Calvinize” the SBC, but to “Christianize” it. You read that correctly. The great problem with many churches in the Southern [...]

Paul Washer - American Christianity

November 22, 2008

Some Thoughts on Contemporary Christian Music

November 20, 2008

The following videos from GPLeague are similar to some of the material I discussed in the CCM PDF. It is much shorter though. I’m glad to see others becoming concerned about the CCM.
Video 1

Video 2

For more information on music see:
Is Contemporary “Christian” Music Christian?
Thank you for the link, Isaiah!

Letter To Mother’s of Daughters

November 8, 2008

Kelli at The Land of Boys wrote this letter months ago but it is very appropriate for all mothers, here is a quote from it.
OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS OF DAUGHTERS
Sometimes just because something is fashionable or in style does not mean that it should be worn by an adult, much less a child or a [...]

Say the “Believer’s Prayer” Win a Car???

November 7, 2008

Do you think this is an appropriate method for sharing the gospel?
3-minute testimony leads 1,600 to Christ
Since January, Hill and others have been directing people to www.threeminutestory.com where they can watch his three-minute testimony and then register to win a new car or truck in a Dec. 12 drawing. The winner will choose between a [...]