Issues of Truth on Tough Texts published in 2010.
This article examines the biblical model for training pastors. As a follow up of Issue 51, “Teach Faithful Men” (please read first), “A Model for Teaching Faithful Men” presents a case study using Spurgeon’s Pastor’s College. (2 Tim. 2:2) *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download”…
“Why Study Church History?” Many have asked this question wondering if anything but tradition comes from studying church history. By examining Isaiah 51:1 we discover 7 reasons why we should study church history with an historical event to illustrate each. This is abbreviated from the author’s book, Upon This Rock:…
“The Pestilence of Idolatry” considers 4 principles on this much ignored subject of idolatry. We study various texts to derive: the meaning, motive, and manifestations of idolatry, and then finally the moratorium on idolatry. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save…
“Target – Historical Evangelical Christianity” is a follow up of Issues 60 & 61 which has been abbreviated from the author’s book, Upon This Rock: Studies in Church History and Their Application.” (Jude 3) *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save…
“The Five Solas of the Reformation (Part 1)” is a much abbreviated look at this subject from the author’s book, Upon This Rock: Studies in Church History and Their Application.” *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target…
“The Five Solas of the Reformation (Part 1)” is a much abbreviated look at this subject from the author’s book, Upon This Rock: Studies in Church History and Their Application.” *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target…
This month’s issue confronts the question, “What is the Sin Unto Death?” This statement is not actually as puzzling as many think. This article examines the question according to the following headings: the promise, the problem, the precedents, and the prayer. (1 John 5:16-17) *(If download does not begin automatically,…
“What is the Unpardonable Sin?” There have been many ideas about what the unpardonable sin actually is. Consequently, much confusion has resulted over that doctrine. This issue attempts to examine the text, consider some biblical examples of the sin, and finally exhort us all in the practical application. (Matt. 12:31-32)…
One reader asks, “one and only Son . . . Only ‘Begotten’ Son . . . why the difference, or does it really matter?” (see also Issue 70). Another inquires about whether Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 deal with divorce and marriage or the annulment of a betrothal. Other questions include:…
Based on a sermon by the author, “We Band of Brothers” presents a major test of true Christianity and offers two thoughts: the necessity and expression of brotherly love. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
