RBS Tabletalk http://blog.rbseminary.org The official blog of Reformed Baptist Seminary Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 RBS Tabletalk 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 Missionary Profile: Preaching Christ Among Unreached Tribes in Southeast Asia http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/missionary-profil-preacing-christ-among-the-tribes-in-southeast-asia/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/missionary-profil-preacing-christ-among-the-tribes-in-southeast-asia/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:09:13 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2069 Trevor Johnson Family PicI am Trevor Johnson, a sinner saved by grace and for the service of the Lamb. I am a missionary  sent by my home church of Bible Baptist Church of Maplewood Saint Louis (www.oldgospel.org), through the help of World Team Mission (www.worldteam.org). I was saved at age 18 after doubting even the existence of God. I believed myself to be…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/missionary-profil-preacing-christ-among-the-tribes-in-southeast-asia/feed/ 0 “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/ 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,…

]]> 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/feed/ 3 The High Calling of Servanthood: The Right Kind of Ambition http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-high-calling-of-servanthood-the-right-kind-of-ambition/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-high-calling-of-servanthood-the-right-kind-of-ambition/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:08 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2041 feet-washMatthew 20:20-28 speaks of human ambition. Webster’s Dictionary defines “ambition” as “an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power.” Another dictionary provides a fuller definition. Ambition is “an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.” The sons of Zebedee were obviously men of ambition.…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-high-calling-of-servanthood-the-right-kind-of-ambition/feed/ 2 Where Sin Abounds: A Review by Nicolas Alford http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/where-sin-abounds-a-review-by-nicolas-alford/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/where-sin-abounds-a-review-by-nicolas-alford/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:06:41 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2035 WIPFSTOCK_TemplateSometimes Biblical commentary seems more indebted to Sunday school flannelgraphs than to actual exegesis. This phenomenon is especially prevalent when studying the Old Testament historical narratives. Sections of Scripture which fall into the “Bible story” category are too often treated as just that- simple Bible stories. Deprived of Pauline intricacy or Davidic poeticism with which to interact, even some serious…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/where-sin-abounds-a-review-by-nicolas-alford/feed/ 3 RBS Student Profile: Justin Hoke http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-student-profile-justin-hoke/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-student-profile-justin-hoke/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:58:37 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2027 steelhead 1The gentleman to the left is Justin Hoke. Justin has been a believer since 1996. He’s attended Sangre De Cristo Seminary, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and he currently holds an Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biblical Exegesis from The North American Reformed Seminary. Now he’s working to complete a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree through Reformed Baptist Seminary. Justin…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-student-profile-justin-hoke/feed/ 1 2010 Summer Theological Module: The Doctrine of Christ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/2010-summer-theological-module-the-doctrine-of-christ/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/2010-summer-theological-module-the-doctrine-of-christ/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:45 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2017 LionandLambReformed Baptist Seminary will host a summer theological module on Christology or the Doctrine of Christ from Saturday through Friday, August 21-27 at its new facilities at Grace Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina. The module will serve to fulfill the lecture requirements for the seminary’s three-credit course ST 701 Christ. The course instructor, Pastor Greg Nichols, is a graduate…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/2010-summer-theological-module-the-doctrine-of-christ/feed/ 6 The Anointing of the Holy Spirit on the Servants & Ministry of the Word http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-anointing-of-the-holy-spirit-on-the-servants-ministry-of-the-word/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-anointing-of-the-holy-spirit-on-the-servants-ministry-of-the-word/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:42:21 +0000 John Reuther http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2007 Anointing Oil ClipartIn this article, I am identifying  the main passages in the New Testament, beginning with Acts, where we see the Holy Spirit anointing the Apostles and others. Under each passage I list the main features of the anointing. May God use this display of Holy Spirit power in the New Testament to encourage us to always seek to be anointed with…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/the-anointing-of-the-holy-spirit-on-the-servants-ministry-of-the-word/feed/ 1 RBS Graduate Profile: Pastor Robert Elliott, M.Div. http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-graduate-profile-pastor-robert-elliott-m-div/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-graduate-profile-pastor-robert-elliott-m-div/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:30:06 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2004 Robert Elliott photo 2Born and raised in Scotland, Robert attended the Free Presbyterian Theological Hall in Northern Ireland between the years 1982-1986. Upon graduating he returned to his home church in Glasgow, where for three years he functioned as an Assistant Pastor. His responsibilities included leading the Youth Group, establishing home Bible studies and regularly teaching and preaching on the Lord’s Day. In…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/rbs-graduate-profile-pastor-robert-elliott-m-div/feed/ 2 FAQ on the Holy Spirit http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/faq-on-the-holy-spirit/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/faq-on-the-holy-spirit/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:10:43 +0000 John Reuther http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=1990 Holy Spirit SNIP 1A brother wrote and asked me a few questions about the Holy Spirit which I am certain have crossed your mind too. 

Q – “Do we have the Spirit in any different way than OT believers who were saved just as we are?” “Do we have him in a fuller sense?” “Is there something better for us under the new…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/faq-on-the-holy-spirit/feed/ 9 Pastoral Theology by Thomas Murphy: A Brief Review http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/pastoral-theology-by-thomas-murphy-a-review/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/02/pastoral-theology-by-thomas-murphy-a-review/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:22:29 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=1983 Pastoral Theology-MurphyPastoral Theology is appropriately subtitled “The Pastor in the Various Duties of His Office.” In the book, Dr. Thomas Murphy carefully provides the reader a balanced mixture of theological exposition and practical exhortation. Each chapter seeks to address a unique area of focus common to those in pastoral ministry, providing instruction for how a man might faithfully and biblically serve…

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