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Blogcast: Evangelism Day 4: Friendship is the Prime Ground for Evangelism
In this episode, we examine how friendship acts as a fertile soil for planting and watering gospel seeds (John 1:40-51; Acts 17:26).
TBHF Podcast: Remember What God Has Done and Simple Money Principles
Today Nick talks about the next step in biblical change. We remember what God has done for us in Christ and this becomes our motivation for all the change we experience. We also talk about some very basic biblical principles about money and how to remain faithful in these days of inflation and a looming recession.
Counseling Theology - The Continuation of Revelation
Those who advocate for continued revelation either do not see how their misled desire for God to continue speaking destroys the canon of scripture, or there is a lack of care in regards to the use and misuse of God’s word.
R&C Podcast: Is the Moral Law Still Applicable?
Join Nick and John as they discuss the modern-day applicability of the moral law in preparation for the upcoming series on The Ten Commandments (Genesis 3:15; 15:17-21; John 14:15)!
Sometimes the Humble Response is Simply, “Thank You.”
Saying “thank you” isn’t building yourself up in a tower of pride, it is humbly responding to truths that are only true because of what Christ has done for you.
Counseling Theology - Sufficiency of The Bible (7 Min Read)
The sufficiency of the bible is under serious attack in our world today. Not is it under attack from secular culture - which is where we would expect to see this - but also from within the church.
The Sin and Sorrow of Israel’s Kings - 7 Min Read
With this, the story advances with the military successes of David, reminiscent of Saul’s victory over the Ammonites.
R&C Podcast: E3 Family Worship PT 2
We're back! Join Nick and John as they (re)launch the Reformed & Confessional Podcast!In this episode, we discuss Family Worship from a biblical and confessional perspective (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 78:1-8; Ephesians 5:25-27).
The Christian Life: Free at Last, Freed at Last
Paul condemns this ideology and hermeneutic at the beginning of chapter 5. The reality is, that legalism does not appease God.
Blogcast: Grace & Truth
In this episode, we visit Psalm 119:29 and see where grace and truth meet perfectly: in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14).
God’s Redemption of Memories - 3 Min Read
Many people want to forget their past and feel the relief of forgetting the shame they have experienced, and if that is the goal then the world has a plethora of options to choose from.
Blogcast: Accepted In Christ
In this episode, we encourage those saints struggling with sin by examining Paul's message to the Corinthian church and WCF 17, Of the Perseverance of the Saints.
Hope And Suffering (5 Min Read)
I don’t think it is possible to have a genuine relationship with someone without eventually conversing about suffering and sharing the ways that you have suffered in this life. We all suffer.
Blogcast: Evangelism Day 1 - Do Not Attempt to Reconcile Friends
The believer who emphasizes human responsibility tends to view evangelism as persuasively producing converts, instead of simply sharing Christ biblically and trusting God with the results.
Accepted in Christ - (3 Min Read)
Paul knew full well the issues in the Corinthian church at that present moment. He did not set into writing this letter without full knowledge of the status of this congregation.
Blogcast: Of Good Works - WCF 16.1
In this episode, we examine Chapter 16 of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of Good Works.
Jeremiah Burroughs and the Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - (10 Min Read)
The development of Jeremiah Burroughs’ doctrine of Christian contentment did not occur in a vacuum. His life circumstances forced him to face the issue of being content in this world.
Blogcast: The Fulfillment Of The Law
In this episode, we examine Chapter 8 of the Second London Baptist Confession: Of Christ the Mediator.
To The End - Psalm 119:33
if you have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, you have been given this will and this heart and this faith and you must avail yourself to them, lest you shrink back and your heart wander away
Enlarge My Heart - Psalm 119:32 (4 Min Read)
Here is a man who is vigorous in the pursuit of his religion. He is zealous in chasing after God. Those who know with full assurance that they are going to heaven continually press forward and toward it.