Moving Toward Biblical Justice
What does it look like to pursue biblical justice? Is there a difference between social justice and biblical justice? In this episode of Cornfield Theology, I discuss these questions with Erik McEntyre.
Mission and Redemption in the Genealogy of the Gospel of Matthew
Genealogies mattered to Jewish life and culture. I don’t know my great-grandpa’s name on either side of the family, but young Eli living in the 1st century Israel has his entire family line mapped out going back centuries.
The Grace of God
The word grace is commonly used by Christians and in the church. Many church names include the word grace. My youngest daughter’s middle name is Grace. In the New Testament, the favorite salutation of the apostle Paul is grace and peace. One of the most memorized passages in the Bible is about grace (Ephesians 2:8). The term grace is a big deal. It’s a theological term that has massive practical implications.
The Value and Utility of Confessions
But what is the point of a church committing to a confession of faith if she does not use it? In other words, one of the reasons a church commits to a confession of faith is because of its utility. Here are several ways a local church can use a confession of faith to build up the body of Christ.
When Scripture Speaks
The final judge for the examination and judgment of all religious controversies, decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits can be no other than Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit. Our faith must rest when Scripture speaks. – TFC Confession of Faith 1.10
The Intersection of Faith and Fitness
In this podcast, Shawn sits down with David Bush founder and president of Fit For The King. They discuss the ministry and the vision of Fit For the King. Being Fit For The King means being physically available to love God completely, let Him love others through you, and accomplish all He desires with you for His glory. If you have a growing desire to pursue greater health the right way, I think you’ll enjoy this podcast.
The Responsibilities of an Elder
I recently asked a few friends if there is a blog topic I should take on. My friend, Brooks Szewczyk, recommended I write about the responsibilities of an elder. You should note a distinction I will be making in this blog. I aim to explain the responsibilities of an elder and not the qualifications.
Evangelism in a NonChristian Culture
What does it look like to share the gospel in a nonChristian culture? What are the barriers to sharing the gospel? In this episode of Cornfield Theology Rob Chisholm joins me to diagnose the topic and the questions. Rob is a pastor at Grace City Church of the Northeast in Philidelphia, PA. Listen or watch and learn from Rob’s wisdom and experience.
A God of Order
You might be surprised to learn that the God of the Bible is orderly. God has ordered creation, the home, the church, and to a certain degree, church gatherings. When a person accepts and embraces God’s order, there is flourishing.
Who Should be Baptized?
Should the babies be baptized or does a person need to wait until adulthood? We discuss the various views on baptism and attempt to provide a persuasive argument for confessional baptism.