The fourth section in Always Ready by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen deals with the conditions necessary for apologetic success. The first point that is mention is the fact that God is the sovereign granter of wisdom. True wisdom comes from the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Only those who have placed their faith in…
In order to respond to the attacks questions posed against the Christian faith, it cannot be done by an appeal to emotions. The Christian must engage in a counter attack that goes after the very foundations of the unbeliever’s positions, his presuppositions. Until his presupposition is changed, the unbeliever will never be teachable. The only…
Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen’s continues directions for defending the faith by focusing on the presuppositional approach to knowledge. Dr. Bahnsen refuted the objections to such a view and gave validity to the presuppositional view. One of those objections to presuppositionalism is that it amounts to arrogance and intellectual pride. This objection criticizes the abandonment of…
Always Ready by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen is a must read on the subject of Biblical apologetics. In the first section of the book he deals with the Lordship of Christ in the realm of knowledge. He begins by talking about how Christians should not give in to the temptation of neutrality. In the world…
I found this article the other day on the subject of preaching, These are very valuable truths. I highly encourage all of our young preachers in our church and all preachers for that matter to apply these things to your life and preaching: 1. Effective ministry consists not of fads or gimicks, but of faithfully…
A question came to me a few days ago about submission to one another in the church. ‘Submit’ does seem to be a strong word but it is very Biblical. In reading Romans 15, we find Paul using musical terms such as ‘harmony’, ‘accord’, and ‘with one voice.’ I was reading in a devotional book…
I am not studied up on all the history of various movements in Christianity today. I have been called a ‘fundamentalist’ though I do not personally claim to be one. If a ‘fundamentalist’ is simply one who holds to the fundamentals of the faith and who takes a strong stance on the authority of scripture, then…
The best ministry ideas come from within the congregation. One of this biggest mistakes that pastors make is when they have a ‘my way or the highway’ attitude. No where in the Bible do we find that a pastor is to be a dictator. Yes, the pastor is the ‘overseer’ of the church. He is…
The week is more important than the weekend. This may seem a little odd, but it is true. Yes, Sunday is our day of worship. It is a holy day and is very important. Church attendance is a must for continual Christian growth. But, we need more than just Sunday. When we come to church on…
Jesus commanded us to make disciples, not converts. In talking with other pastors and ministry leaders, the one thing I hear the most of is the comments that the area of the church that lacks the most is the area of discipleship. Often times we have a ‘dunk them and drop them’ philosophy. We see…
Pastor Chris Noland 