This page is a collections of theological articles I have written. I’ve posted them under broad categories.
Communion
I’ve written a few on this topic, mainly on paedocommunion, which is the practice of admitting baptized children to the table.
Paedocommunion: This is the main article and has links on all the following articles:
To Exclude Our Children from the Table, is Excommunication. — There is just no way around it. If you exclude children from the table who have been given the sign and seal of baptism, is to excommunicate them.
A Response from My Fellow Elder — Elder Seth Crow wrote a response to the Excluding our Children from the table article.
Baptism for the Dead — Based on 1 Corinthians 15:29… and is part of a sermon on that passage. Here is a link to the actual sermon.
The Problem of Self Examination — discussion the self-examination that we are instructed to do when it comes time for communion. It is focused on the context of Paul’s admonition for a “man to examine himself.” Notice the statement in singular, and in the masculine. This means something. Read the article,
Midst of the Debate — My reflections of an argument with a fellow elders about paedocommunion.
Feast of Weeks and Communion Bread — this is an argument for the use of a common loaf in communion as opposed to unleavened bread.
Creation
Eschatology (End Times)
Coming on the Clouds: An Eye-Opening Moment — a bit of a testimony of how I became postmillennial in my views on the end times.
When Did John Write Revelation — a look at the time of the apocalyptic writing.
Death, Burial & Resurrection
Cremation or Burial: a Biblical Perspective — a popular piece on how to view cremation.
Descending Into Sheol — A look at Christ’s activities between His death and the resurrection.
Against Feminism
This is the number one enemy of the church. There are many enemies of the church, but this one is dangerous because it is inside the church, and embraced by so many inside the church. In fact, to be “against feminism” is to draw the ire and hatred of many who would normally call me a brother.
Chip and Joanna’s Fall and How Their Pastor Played a Part — This is one of those post that shows the end result of feminism. Feminism doesn’t end with women being treated equally. It ends with a confusion of the sexes, i.e., homosexuality, etc. It starts with something that seem innocent and inclusive, but is actually an abomination with the LORD because it warps and attacks the Imago Dei.
Protecting the Weaker Vessel — “The reason so many people fall when it comes to the issue of homosexuality, and sin in general, is because they place their love for people over and against their love for God. They have made “acceptance” and “toleration” into idolatry and ignored what God has said. As Christians, we cannot do this. Our stand must always be on what the word of God has declared on any given topic, no matter what the cultural push may be. We should know this: the culture is always at odds with the word of God.”
Worship
Of course, I cannot have a collection of writings without touching on the subject of worship. As one 20th century pastor said, “evangelism exists, because worship doesn’t.” His point was that we are created to worship God. My point is that we are created to worship God and called to worship Him together as a congregation. So here are some of my posts on the subject.
Is Tithing Still Required Under the New Covenant — Short answer: You betcha! Read for the longer answer.
Work vs. Worship — Clearing up the confusion between work and worship. They are not the same. And no, the two words do not come from the same root word. The Greek shows us that one means actual working, while other means to prostrate oneself before a Holy God.
You Shall Worship — This one is in progress and NOT YET linked.
Asking for Sign Gifts is to Doubt in God’s Goodness — “We tempt God when we doubt in the provisions He has blessed us with. We are, in effect, saying that the preaching of God’s word is not sufficient when we ask for miracles, or even add to the worship, things not prescribed.”
The Ascension Offering — Still a part of our worship today, just in a different form.
Head Coverings
This one falls under worship, but needed a section of its own. Will post these later.