http://blog.rbseminary.org The official blog of Reformed Baptist Seminary Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:52:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://blog.rbseminary.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/feed-icon.png http://blog.rbseminary.org 12 12 The official blog of Reformed Baptist Seminary http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/08/the-regulative-principle-of-worship-in-theological-perspective/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/08/the-regulative-principle-of-worship-in-theological-perspective/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:16:52 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2434 In two previous posts the doctrine known as the “Regulative Principle of Worship” (RPW) was examined from the perspective of historical theology and from the perspective of exegetical theology. In this post, we’ll look at the RPW from the perspective of systematic theology. A number of specific concerns relative to the systematic formulation of the Regulative Principle will…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/08/the-regulative-principle-of-worship-in-theological-perspective/feed/ 23 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/should-we-allow-children-into-the-membership-of-the-church/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/should-we-allow-children-into-the-membership-of-the-church/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:25:32 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2408 Should we allow minors into the membership of the church? Most evangelical churches would, without hesitation, answer this question affirmatively. Those that practice infant baptism believe the Bible warrants the inclusion of the children of believers into the membership of the church de jure. On the other hand, many Baptist churches today pressure young children to “make a decision for…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/should-we-allow-children-into-the-membership-of-the-church/feed/ 9 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/the-troupe-family-church-planting-in-fresno-california/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/the-troupe-family-church-planting-in-fresno-california/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:03:49 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2368 Matt and April Troupe have a passion to see a God-glorifying, Christ-loving, and Spirit-filled church planted in Fresno, California. While they heartily welcome any believers who may be looking for a solid biblical church to join them in their efforts, they’re especially burdened to reach lost people. To achieve that goal, they’re working hard at developing relationships with unbelievers in…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/the-troupe-family-church-planting-in-fresno-california/feed/ 2 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/why-sunday-sermons-are-necessary-but-not-sufficient-from-the-trellis-and-the-vine/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/why-sunday-sermons-are-necessary-but-not-sufficient-from-the-trellis-and-the-vine/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:25:10 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2308 Colin Marshall and Tony Payne have authored a book that endeavors to provide a biblically balanced strategy for church ministry. Their aim is to move pastors and laypeople away from mindsets that are rooted merely in human tradition (whether old or new) and toward a mindset that is closer to the model exemplified in the NT. In chapter eight of…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/why-sunday-sermons-are-necessary-but-not-sufficient-from-the-trellis-and-the-vine/feed/ 2 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/report-on-the-final-module-of-the-marrow-of-theology-program-in-bogota-colombia/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/report-on-the-final-module-of-the-marrow-of-theology-program-in-bogota-colombia/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:51:09 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2260 We recently completed the final module of “Marrow of Theology” program in Bogotá, Colombia. Greg Nichols, Professor of Systematic Theology, capped off the program with the Doctrine of the Church. Pastor Nichols was assisted by Pastor Luis Arocha, who served as the translator. Forty-seven students attended. Those who successfully complete the reading and course requirements will graduate with a Certificate…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/06/report-on-the-final-module-of-the-marrow-of-theology-program-in-bogota-colombia/feed/ 4 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/neo-calvinism-considered-by-jeremy-walker/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/neo-calvinism-considered-by-jeremy-walker/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:04 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2241 Over the past decade or so, it seems that Christian leaders and church ministries which openly associate themselves with the solas of the Reformation and Calvinistic theology have multiplied. While most of these leaders and churches share a great deal in common with the older Reformed tradition, they are also different in some ways. Accordingly, they’ve been called (and many…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/neo-calvinism-considered-by-jeremy-walker/feed/ 13 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/a-portrait-of-paul-by-rob-ventura-and-jeremy-walker-a-summary-and-review/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/a-portrait-of-paul-by-rob-ventura-and-jeremy-walker-a-summary-and-review/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 17:00:19 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2210 The authors, Robert Ventura (who’s a Reformed Baptist Seminary grad) and Jeremy Walker, introduce the book by proposing to examine the distinguishing marks of a biblically faithful minister, using Paul’s teaching and ministry example highlighted in Colossians 1:24-2:5 (though they don’t limit their exposition to this text alone). Their aim is to encourage the reader to see the contours of…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/a-portrait-of-paul-by-rob-ventura-and-jeremy-walker-a-summary-and-review/feed/ 3 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/gods-baby-the-divine-origin-of-true-churches/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/gods-baby-the-divine-origin-of-true-churches/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 16:16:37 +0000 John Reuther http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2183  God made us, and when a baby is born into our lives we stand in awe of God’s creative power and skill. But do we ever stop to think about the birth and origin of a true church of Jesus Christ in this world? Let’s look at how Paul describes the birth of the Thessalonian church in his first letter…

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]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/may-christiains-challenge-their-elders/feed/ 35 http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/uncool-people-need-jesus-too-an-acts-29-network-pastor-offers-a-caution-to-his-colleagues-and-provides-an-example-of-a-healthy-and-humble-self-critical-posture/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/uncool-people-need-jesus-too-an-acts-29-network-pastor-offers-a-caution-to-his-colleagues-and-provides-an-example-of-a-healthy-and-humble-self-critical-posture/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:33:04 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2053 According to the Westminster Confession of Faith 25.5 (see also LBCF 26.3), “The purest Churches under heaven are subject both to mixture and error.” There are at least two ramifications that flow from this doctrinal assertion. First, no church or ecclesiastical organization should assume the posture of having arrived at complete doctrinal and spiritual maturity–including Reformed churches and organizations! Hence,…

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