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Free Apologetics Book: Inerrancy and Worldview by Vern Poythress

Free Apologetics Book: Inerrancy and Worldview by Vern Poythress: From “The domain of Truth” by SlimJim Vern Poythress is quite the Renaissance man (or should I say Reformed): He has written extensively in applying the Christian worldview towards the subject of Math, Science, Linguistics, Sociology and Logic.  His latest books just came out titled Inerrancy and Worldview, explores the debate of Scripture’s Inerrancy from the larger context of the presuppositions of one’s worldview. I’m thankful for the publisher Crossway, in giving permission for having this online for free! You can access the PDF file of the book by clicking HERE.

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Satan, God’s agent of discipline

Satan, God’s Agent of discipline  by Bob Vigneault Here is an amazingly revealing passage of scripture: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31,32 For those who believe that Satan is the evil equivalent of God it is a foreign idea that Satan is actually an agent of God’s discipline. In the life of the unbeliever Satan is an agent of wrath but God holds no wrath for his own,

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Resolution on Cooperation and Stop It! – I like it!!!

I appreciate this resolution, but I would first read the article Stop It!! – A Plea for Grownup Conversation in the SBC RESOLUTION ONA SPIRIT OF COOPERATION IN MISSIONS AND EVANGELISMDESPITE THEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES As submitted by Chris Roberts, pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Panama City) WHEREAS, our nation and world continue in a state of moral and spiritual crisis which can only be changed through the gospel of Jesus Christ, WHEREAS, Jesus has united his people under his Lordship and has instructed us to make disciples throughout the world through local church ministry and global missions, WHEREAS, we celebrate the cooperation of Southern Baptists

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Southern Baptist and the Plan of Salvation

The FAQs: Southern Baptists, Calvinism, and God’s Plan of Salvationfrom The Gospel Coalition Blog by Joe Carter Note: The FAQs is TGCs new series in which we answer your questions about the latest news and current events. What’s the controversy? Two weeks ago a group of current and former Southern Baptist leaders signed and posted a statement which attempts to draw a clear line between Calvinism and what they call the “traditional Southern Baptist” of soteriology. The document has attracted a considerable number of supporters and critics and sparked a vocal debate about the role of Reformed theology within the Southern Baptist Convention. If I’m not a

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Southern Baptists and Salvation: It’s Time to Talk

Southern Baptists and Salvation: It’s Time to Talk: by Dr. Albert Mohler (President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) A recent statement on the doctrine of salvation has received a good bit of attention in recent days. Since it deals with matters of current controversy, it has generated some heat. Our current task as Southern Baptists is to engage in a theological conversation that will transform heat into light. This is the very least we owe each other as brothers and sisters who are committed to the Great Commission, to the Southern Baptist Convention, and to each other. The document, identified

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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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