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2011

Fighter Verses: Foundational Bible Verses to memorize

Fighter Verses is a great website to help you learn and actually do Bible memorization: http://www.fighterverses.com/.   You can see the different sets of verses that they recommend you memorize at http://www.fighterverses.com/the-verses/.  while I recommend to memorize passages or books of the Bible, this is good for starting if you would rather do it this way.  On their website they describe their Bible Memory Plan in this way: The Fighter Verse Scripture memory plan is built on and powered by the belief that Jesus and his gospel are “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16)—not only the power for the initial faith of

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January 21, 2011 No Comments

John Piper Sermon Jam on Scripture Memory

John Piper Sermon Jam on Scripture Memory: “I’m a big fan of sermon jams. I’m a bigger fan of Scripture memory. Check it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7zPrKo4Tsg see also www.disciplemaking.net

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January 20, 2011 No Comments

My Promise / Fulfillment Theology

One of the reasons I cannot hold to Classical Covenant Theology, and much more prefer New Covenant Theology or what I call Promise / Fulfillment Theology is that I cannot buy into the idea of “covenant children” within the New covenant since the Bible is clear to me that only regenerate believers are included in the New Covenant (Yes I am a Baptist).  Though I highly respect some great Christian teachers who espouse the idea of “covenant children,” it (in my humble opinion – IMHO) is derived from theological preunderstandings and presuppositions rather than from proper exegesis. It may come from a desire to see those (all or some) who die in

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January 19, 2011 4 Comments

Matthew 3 – The Announcement of Kingdom Presence

The world is so attractive  and promises us so much.  In announcing the Kingdom of Heaven John the Baptist was challenging the Jewish people to consider what is really valuable in their lives.  The kingdom of heaven was the longing of all the Jewish people, it represented a fulfillment of all the promises of God.  That truth is most glorious and more valuable than anything that the kingdoms of this world have to offer.  We all fight against the attractiveness of this world and to do that we need to recognize the greatness of the fulfillment of God’s promises in the kingdom.

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January 18, 2011 No Comments

Understanding the Big Picture Options of Eschatology and its relationship to Ecclesiology

This chart of mine is used to explain the overall landscape of the relationship Ecclesiology (doctrine of the church) to Eschatology (Doctrine of last things or end times).  Along the spectrum of Ecclesological position that people take today is Classical Covenant Theology (CCT) at one end and Classical Dispensational theology (CDT) at the other end (CCT————————–————-CDT), with several options in the middle (one of which is New Covenant Theology (what is what I currently hold at leas in one the various branches).  All sides would claim that they hold to a literal interpretation of the Bible.   To help one understand this a little better one needs to

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January 17, 2011 2 Comments

Memorize & Meditate

MEMORIZING & MEDITATING Pastor Glenn Leatherman There is nothing that compares with the excitement of memorizing Scripture.  CharlesSwindollsummed it up nicely when he wrote: I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture.  That’s right.  No other single discipline is more useful and rewarding than this.  No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends!  Your prayer life will be strengthened.  Your Witnessing will be sharper and much more effective.  Your attitudes  and outlook will begin to change,  Your mind will become alert and observant.  Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. 

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January 13, 2011 No Comments

A overriding purpose of grace

I believe that there are covenants that can be classified as a “covenant of grace“, but I cannot hold biblically to an actual covenant of Grace, since it is not revealed in scripture explicitly and clearly.  I am OK with using the description “covenant of grace” to denote God’s gracious purpose over all covenants as well.  God does have a “purpose of grace.” John Zens talks about this in:  Is There A “Covenant Of Grace?” see also www.disciplemaking.net

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January 12, 2011 1 Comment

Does your church celebrate the gospel, or its own uniqueness in this world?

The following is a GREAT post from theo-enthumology blog about how we (as Christia pastors and churches), with all our good differences, denominations, and distinctions)  need to make the Gospel there very center of our ministry and worship: Does your church celebrate the gospel, or its own uniqueness in this world?: “ Trevin Wax, author of , and blogger at Kingdom People, has written a very thought provoking blog post at thegospelcoalition called . Wax opens his blog post with the following paragraph: “What your congregation celebrates corporately is just as important as what your church affirms doctrinally. Celebrate the

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January 11, 2011 No Comments

Comparison of the 1644 and 1646 London Baptist Confession

Here are some good Baptist Confessions compared with each other.  These baptist confessions were made before Baptist in London revised the Westminster confession (1689 2nd London Baptist Confession) to show their similarities and differences with other Christian groups. Comparison of the 1644 and 1646 London Baptist Confession If you want the scriptures to go along with these Confessions, go to… London Baptist Confession of Faith A.D. 1644 with Scripture footnotes see also www.disciplemaking.net

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January 10, 2011 No Comments

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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