Insinuating Motives Will Kill You
It’s really easy to do. I’ve done it, and so have you. I’m talking about insinuating the motives of others. I bet she said that because she was thinking . . . I know he did that because he wanted to . . . Don’t even go there. Why? Three reasons: Because it will drive...
Jesus, the Greater Noah
Tim Keller is who has turned me on to using the Old Testament to point to Christ as the greater fulfillment of main characters. Well, Keller and Luke 24:27 and 1 Peter 1:10-12. I had a chance to apply this principle in a recent sermon at Cofer’s Chapel this past Sunday. In talking about the...
Ian and Larissa’s Marriage
You have got to watch this. Thanks to Justin Taylor’s blog for posting this.
Are We Functionally Pelagian?
Some theologians believe Arminians to be Pelagian. A Pelagian is someone who follows after the views of Pelagius, the heretic. Pelagius believed the only impact Adam’s sin had on the rest of mankind is that it served as a bad example. Every person is morally neutral or good according to Pelagius. As a result of...
What Should An Ordination Service Look Like?
In planning for my ordination service this Sunday night, I thought I’d share a little about why we’ve decided to have the service like we have. Maybe it can give an idea or two to some of you who haven’t had an ordination service yet and are wondering what you’re “supposed” to do. I didn’t...
Ordination Update
You all know I have been working on my ordination paper for the Cumberland Association of Free Will Baptists here in middle Tennessee. It took me over 2 months, but I finished it. The presbytery board questioned me for about 50 minutes a few Fridays ago, and recommended me for ordination to the body there....
There Is a Hope
I stumbled across this hymn this morning, and was blessed through it. Video first, with lyrics following. This is by the same writer of “In Christ Alone,” Stuart Townend. Verse 1 There is a hope that burns within my heart That gives me strength for ev’ry passing day A glimpse of glory now...
A Man of Noble Character
A great Free Will Baptist theologian’s wife died a week ago yesterday, Mrs. Clara Picirilli. She was a jewel for our church, Cofer’s Chapel, for over 50 years. You have likely heard of Dr. Picirilli (Dr. Pic). Maybe he taught you Greek at FWBBC or maybe you’ve read Grace, Faith, Free Will or one of the...
Learning How to Die
Wednesday night, a dear lady from Cofer’s, Ma Pic (Dr. Picirilli’s wife) died of heart failure. She and her husband have left (and are leaving) a legacy. Their children and grandchildren have impacted Cofer’s in an incredible way, and well beyond Cofer’s. On top of that, we learned over the past few days that Papaw...
Is it Methods, or Scriptural Faithfulness?
I watched part of a free online event yesterday for preachers called “Preach Better Sermons.” Of the 45 minutes or so I watched, it was all about practicality–which is a good thing. However, I sensed some tension inside of me as I watched. Tension between the emphasis of Andy Stanley and Perry Noble with...
10 Things Seminary Won’t Teach You
Lynsey and I feel like we’re getting closer to pastoral ministry. I’ll be finishing my ordination paper this week and I’ll be meeting with the Presbytery board in the Cumberland Association in April. That’s exciting for us. In the meantime, I have started to talk with some pastors about how in the world I’m supposed...
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