For many years, I have had the privilege of preaching for an astonishingly fruitful church planter in Nepal named Samuel Rai. Trained by the London pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (where Spurgeon once served), Peter Masters. After his conversion to Christ out of a life as a Maoist revolutionary, he has to date established an astounding 350+ Baptist churches in his region, with many congregat...  Read More

What is your primary interest? Is it the confirmation of your biases or an unsettled but closer to the truth position that demands precision of thought and reconsideration of your assumptions?  Surprisingly to many (if not most), the truth does not lie at the extremes. At one extreme is the notion that God's Word was not available until the arrival of the KJV. At the other extreme is the idea that...  Read More

David H. J. Gay, a friend, has a penetrating style that reflects a laser-like focus on Bible truth.His writings of late zero in on the drift away from doctrinal certainties in his efforts to foster a return to the clear presentations of Scripture.In this book he shows his readers that heaven is not the ultimate for the believer, but a way station on the way to resurrection glory.It is a great read...  Read More

This will almost certainly be the most inflammatory posting regarding my reviews of the chapters in The History & Theology of Calvinism. Once more, I must admit to being at a loss as to why so many brethren are as excitable about this issue as they are. I suppose many have embraced dogmatic opinions about the topic without reading anything written by well-informed authors.As well, my experience su...  Read More

I copied this in the dim recesses of the past, only for my ever-faithful secretary to discover it. However, it reflects a sentiment I have long held and was recently reminded of at the passing of a dear friend. I offer it to you for consideration and possible use. Click to see the full-size image. Download and use as it suits you....  Read More

Some pastors and ministries major on soul-winning, which is good. Other pastors and ministries major on baptisms, which is not wrong in its place. Other pastors and ministries major on expositions and explanations, which also has its strengths. Important to remember, however, is the emphasis placed by the most well-known of the Great Commission passages, Matthew 28.18-20, on making disciples.It is...  Read More

A Poor Style Of Christian We have much to learn from J. C. Ryle about matters related to personal holiness and what properly styles a Christian. This excerpt is taken from his devotional classic, "Holiness."Needs of the Times"Men who had understanding of the times'' (l Chronicles 12:32)     These words were written about the tribe of Issachar, in the days when David first began to reign over Israe...  Read More

SmugnessThis installment is titled “Smugness.”What are we to do about Gospel ministers who do not think about thinking? What can we do about Gospel ministers who do not read about reading? What are we to do about Gospel ministers who do not study about studying?I am serious about these questions in my seventy-fifth year, my fifty-first year in the faith, and my forty-seventh year in the pastorate....  Read More