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Why and How I Am Tweeting
Posted on July 17, 2009 | 1 CommentBy John Piper, June 3, 2009 I see two kinds of response to social Internet media like blogging, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and others. One says: These media tend to shorten attention spans, weaken discursive reasoning, lure people away from Scripture and prayer, disembody relationships, feed... -
Engage the Culture, Not to Save the Culture but to Save Sinners
Posted on April 3, 2008 | 2 CommentsBoth of these short videos are helpful for those who are trying to gain a balanced, biblical view of our relationship and responsibility to the culture in which we find ourselves. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
What Is the Gospel — T4G
Posted on April 1, 2008 | 5 CommentsThe above video is a very important discussion about the importance of preaching the “true” gospel. And this is just to send all you Fide-o-ites a blessing… Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Which Approach is Right
Posted on January 23, 2008 | 4 CommentsFacing the Current Challenges with Comprehensive Church Reformby Jason Consider this analysis of our current challenges:“The relationship of Christians to culture is the singular current crisis point for the church. Evangelicals are deeply divided over how to interact with a social order that is growing... -
Now Calvinists Are Too Friendly
Posted on January 12, 2008 | 5 Commentsby Jason Calvinism is so effective that itinerant evangelists had a summit in Jackson, Tenn. to discuss the fear that they may be out of a job: “In a broad sense, it’s happening on Christian college campuses too, as Calvinism appeals to young people who... -
When God’s People Worship, Sinners are Converted
Posted on November 14, 2007 | 6 CommentsRecently I had was blessed to discuss with some brothers the evangelistic power found in a church that truly worships. In recent decades, seeker-churches had “dumbed-down” their worship services to try to appeal to the world. They even used secular songs, skits and drama, stand-up... -
Four Questions Everybody Asks
Posted on November 2, 2007 | No CommentsListen here to a short MP3 of Voddie Baucham speaking at the Desiring God 2006 National Conference. Guard that which has been entrusted to us. -
Identified by Grace
Posted on October 28, 2007 | 2 CommentsThe gospel does change our identity.Gentiles felt this immediately when the “alienated from the commonwealth of Israel” came to know what it was like to be heirs and joint-heirs.The gospel breaks down all man-made barriers.The gospel destroys racism.The gospel destroys economic barriers. What happened between... -
Purpose of Preaching
Posted on October 12, 2007 | 2 CommentsBy Jonathan Watson – General Editor of the Banner of Truth For C. H. Spurgeon it was an axiom that God sends preachers into the world so that sinners may be reconciled to him. Admittedly, there may be some notable exceptions to this rule (e.g.... -
What is Missional Preaching
Posted on October 12, 2007 | No CommentsAll preaching is contextualized, to some degree. Every preacher is a cultural relativist, to some degree? Do you preach from an English text? Do you ever use an illustration in your sermon? Do you use any songs in a praise service prior to your preaching,... -
Brister on Missional
Posted on October 8, 2007 | No CommentsTimmy Brister makes some good points concerning the “missional” issue: “There are two polarizing camps which we need to be careful to avoid. The first is the camp of liberalism. Liberalism has historically embraced a naive, postmillennial position where Christianity is subsumed in the culture... -
Trusting Jesus
Posted on May 2, 2007 | 2 CommentsThere is no greater question to be asked than for a sinner under conviction to inquire, “What must I do to be saved?” With great anticipation of witnessing a new birth we share with the penitent various Scriptures and encourage them to trust in Jesus.... -
I Want A Manifestation
Posted on March 29, 2007 | 6 CommentsMost of what I said below I said here in response to this discussion about something John Piper said. Below I expanded my comment that I left on Adrian’s site. I believe that I got all of the anointing of the Spirit that I am... -
Spurgeon Aimed For Conversions
Posted on February 17, 2007 | 5 CommentsDo you preach with the same clear aim? What exactly is your intention? What would you have God do? The conversion of one or two, a mere handful, perhaps, of your hearers? Or do you climb the pulpit steps praying, ‘would to God that every... -
Baptist Battles Against Calvinism
Posted on October 10, 2006 | 28 CommentsI have never considered myself a genius, and I have never considered myself particularly stupid. Yet, I must say I will have to carry the label of naïve for a few days while I sort out just how much reformed doctrine is despised especially among... -
This Weeks Lesson in Missing the Point
Posted on July 21, 2006 | 26 CommentsThe SBC and the Alcohol ResolutionGrowing up in a dry county (a county that doesn’t allow alcohol) the issue of alcohol consumption really never came up. It was “the devil.” You didn’t do it because you weren’t supposed to. I personally believe it just made... -
Apparently I Wasn’t Finished
Posted on June 17, 2006 | 9 CommentsServingHim at the Teaching Lifeway Lessons blog is a little taken back by my attitude towards some of the current SBC leadership. I first posted this in the comments section on his blog but it is worthy of a post here at Fide-O. It opens... -
Blogging Changed the World
Posted on June 16, 2006 | 6 CommentsFortunately I was unable to attend the Southern Baptist Convention in Greensboro, NC this year. I have never been one for formal meetings and resolutions. I would have to admit though, it has been one of the more interesting conventions since the 80’s and thanks... -
God Changed His Mind, Again.
Posted on June 14, 2006 | 2 CommentsRecently we were given another fine example of what not to do, by Ronnie Floyd. I do not want this to be taken as speaking ill of or picking on Dr. Floyd. I want it to be a reminder of why the words “the Lord... -
Boycotting Boycotts
Posted on May 9, 2006 | 14 CommentsIn 1996 the AFA join by the Southern Baptist Convention led a boycott of all things Disney according to the AFA ”the Disney boycott was about raising issues that were of concern to AFA”. If you remember the issue that sparked the boycott was Disney... -
Can Calvinists Preach to the Lost?
Posted on March 30, 2006 | 20 CommentsOften when Christians hear of Limited Atonement (L) they get confused and think you are speaking of not preaching the Gospel to everyone. They think of a limited call. Michael Spencer has engaged in debating between our blogs my position on “L” in the past... -
How to See More Saved
Posted on February 5, 2006 | No Commentsby Jason Robertson If I were to use Arminian antics in my evangelism, I would definitely have more people immediately respond to my preaching, but I would not be able to make any more people get saved than was already, because salvation is not accomplished... -
Taking “the” Test
Posted on August 15, 2005 | No CommentsI visited Seattle for the first time a few days ago. It is a unique city. At least the parts I saw were. There were a few hours to kill before our sea-plane left for Canada, so we took the opportunity to visit and see...