Archive for February 2013
What You Need to Know for Preaching Through Ecclesiastes
By Timothy Raymond – Last Sunday I finished my thirteenth and final sermon through the entire book of Ecclesiastes. I thought that while the experience was still fresh in my mind, I might chronicle a few reflections that our readers might find helpful if they’re ever preaching or teaching this book. Consider this one of…
Read MorePurgatory’s Logic, History, and Meaning (Chris Castaldo)
In the recent issue of Credo Magazine, “Purgatory: An Evangelical Doctrine?”, Chris Castaldo has written a fascinating article titled, “Purgatory’s Logic, History, and Meaning.” As the title suggests, Castaldo takes us back in history to look at the origins and develop of the Catholic doctrine of purgatory. Chris Castaldo serves as director of the Ministry…
Read MoreSuffering Now or Later: Revelation 14:1-20 (Thomas Schreiner)
By Thomas Schreiner– Revelation 14:1-20 asks the question, is it worth it to endure as a Christian? Does it pay to be a Christian? Is it worth it to be a Christian if your family faces discrimination, if your children are threatened with death? Does it pay to be a Christian for fourteen Khmu familes…
Read MoreMichael A.G. Haykin on the Cross of Christ
This past year Michael A.G. Haykin, Credo Magazine contributor and Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, gave a series of messages at Muskoka Bible Centre. The theme was: Reflecting on the Cross. Here are his six messages: The Cross in the Gospel of Mark The Cross and Christ…
Read MoreThomas Schreiner’s message at Jason Meyer’s installation service
By Matthew Barrett– As many of you know, over a week ago Jason Meyer was installed as Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church. In a recent issue of Credo Magazine, we interviewed Jason and you can read that interview here: “10 Questions with Jason Meyer.” In that interview Jason talks about his…
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