I want to begin by giving credit where credit is due. I first had the idea to teach a Sunday School class in 2024 titled "Mere Eschatology" after to listening to a class on eschatology1 taught by Dr. Sam Waldron through Reformed Baptist Seminary. I audited Dr. Waldron's class, and I highly recommend it. Even … Continue reading Mere Eschatology
1. Savior. Christ is the Head of the Church and is its Savior (Ephesians 5:23). As Savior, he saves a people for his own possession called saints (Matthew 1:21; Ephesians 1:1-2; Titus 2:11-14). 2. Saints. These saints are to live under Christ's Headship (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23). Each saint is part of the Church and … Continue reading A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31 The context of this passage regards Christian liberty and eating food that has been sacrificed to idols. The biggest question when deciding what I may do with my Christian liberty is, “Can I best … Continue reading Do All to the Glory of God
But Micaiah said, “As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak.” (2 Chronicles 18:13) This is a most excellent goal and standard. Micaiah was being pressured to lie to King Ahab to keep everyone happy. But he was resolved that he could not give the king a false prophecy to keep … Continue reading What My God Says
The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love
Regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk and our response to this heinous act, there are a few biblical principles I need to share. Murder, the hateful killing of a human being made in God's image, is always sinful and always abominable in the sight of God and should be in the sight of man (Genesis … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders
Note: The following charge has been prepared for First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga, NY for a baptism service on September 7, 2025. I have made this public in advance for our church family to review before the baptism. I have removed the baptism candidate’s name and replaced it with “our Brother” for privacy. I want … Continue reading We Confess and Commit: The Entire Local Church’s Confession and Commitment in Water Baptism
I have started posting audio recordings of the sermons I preach on Spotify. I try to post them by Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. This is mainly a resource for members of the church family I shepherd, but if others find it helpful, may God receive the glory for it. Why Spotify?* I am using … Continue reading Audio Sermons on Spotify
“The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Two promises are in this verse. First, we have the work of the LORD: He redeems the life of his servants. Second, we have the promised freedom from condemnation for all who take refuge … Continue reading Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned
“Baptize” - A Definition “Baptize” is a word that was carried over from biblical Greek (baptidzo). It means “to immerse” or “dunk.” There are different kinds of baptism in the Bible. There is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This takes place when the Lord Jesus baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit into his body … Continue reading A Biblical Study of Water Baptism
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