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My elusive Premil friend Matthew Waymeyer, one of many TMS FIDE-O-ITES, has recently challenged my eschatology again. Which reminded me that I had a little book of his somewhere on my shelf... oh, there it is next to my books on Revelation. It has a lovely cover designed by Paul Lewis (see left). His book comes recommended by renown Dispensationalist Dr. Thomas Ice as "an outstanding defense of premillennial understanding." Wow, nice endorsement. Of course, Dr. Ice believes the same as Dr. MacArthur that CT is Replacement Theology (see Dr. Ice's testimony here about that). Sadly, both... [read more]
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My Review:Dr. Sam Waldron has written a very clear response to Dr. John MacArthur's first message of the 2007 Shepherd's Conference. Not only does Dr. Waldron give a comprehensive case against MacArthur's Dispensationalism but also for a biblical Amillennialism. Furthermore, Dr. Waldron outlines and corrects the extreme misrepresentations of Amillennialism proposed by Dr. MacArthur. In fact, it was these misrepresentations that upset so many of us during that conference. We would not have minded so much if Dr. MacArthur had attempted to biblically defend his eschatalogical beliefs -- it'... [read more]
add to discussionA Reformed Credobaptist PerspectiveComprehensiveAlan Conner has written the best little book on the extremely important topic of baptism. This book answers questions like:Who exactly are the members of the New Covenant?Is membership in the New Covenant confined to those who have faith in Jesus Christ, or should the babies of believers be included and called "covenant children?"How does membership in the Old Covenant differ from membership in the New Covenant?Does baptism replace circumcision?Is infant baptism (paedobaptism) a superior sign?BiblicalThe book ends with an encouragement for ou... [read more]
add to discussionThe Apostle Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:12, “I know whom I have believed.” Paul explicitly declares that he knows something without any doubt, that he knows something by faith without any doubt, and that cognitive faith is in a particular person.Paul is very confident. There is not "if" in his statement; not even an "I hope so" or "I am sure but I could be wrong." Instead he says, "I know something without any doubt. I know by faith. And I know that my faith is in a person."When I read what Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:12, my heart sings: “On Christ the solid rock I standAll other groun... [read more]
add to discussionDear Fide-o-ites,Please pray for the youth of Murrieta Valley Church. We are taking them to a Youth Conference hosted by Reformed Baptist Church Riverside (CA) held on the campus of California Baptist University. I will be the speaker; please pray for me.Below is a little reminder from Piper as to what youth ministry is all about. Enjoy.Guard that which has been entrusted to us.
add to discussionExcerpt: In the pride and presumptuousness of our humanity, we all feel like that there must be some way to tame the evil that both surrounds and permeates us. We all cling to the hope that there must be some method, if not to avoid suffering entirely, then at least to get the upper hand on it. Thats just the way we think; surely as intelligent human beings we can figure this thing out and overcome it.From time to time we believe that we have found it – this master key to victorious living. We think we have some secret, the answer to the riddle of life, some formula that can solve our ... [read more]
add to discussionShamelessness is a result of Lordship. Paul was surrendered to the Lordship of Christ as seen in his embracing of a life calling. 2 Timothy 1:11-12 “for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. For this reason I also suffer these things...” such as found in 2 Corinthians 11:19-28.Faithful ministry in the Lord's service is always bittersweet. It brings joy and suffering, gratitude and disappointment, satisfaction and regret.Charles Spurgeon gave a vivid illustration of the overriding satisfaction that comes from selfless, godly service. A man shall carry a bucket ... [read more]
add to discussionI never really understood the draw of romance novels or movies, until I was old enough to understand just how different women think than men. I am not saying I understand how women think; I just now understand they don’t think like me. However, I believe there are three kinds of Chick Flicks. In one you have to two lifelong friends who go through a series of trials that draws them closer until one day through accident or sickness one of them dies. This type of movie usually involves flashbacks and narration. The second type of chick flick involves a good looking witty guy who is cons... [read more]
add to discussionAre you guys watching the US Open?! Tiger has proven his case again for being the best athlete in the world... this time showing that golfers have to play through pain as well. The guy is simply incredible.Torry Pines Golf Course holds a special place in my heart. Several years ago I was moving into a home we had bought in Murrieta, CA. In the process, someone broke into our U-Haul truck and stole it... along with everything we owned. It's a long story that I may share one day on Fide-O, but it is sufficient to say that it was devastating to us. My wife lost everything she had saved f... [read more]
add to discussionOnly 79 days left till kickoff !!(HT. Lee Shelton)And this weekend LSU Baseball is back in Omaha for the College World Series.Guard that which has been entrusted to us.
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