RBS Tabletalk » Evangelism http://blog.rbseminary.org The official blog of Reformed Baptist Seminary Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:52:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 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 Invitation to a Unique Evangelism Summit Aug. 6-7 Brooklyn, NY http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/invitation-to-a-unique-evangelism-summit-aug-6-7/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/invitation-to-a-unique-evangelism-summit-aug-6-7/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:46:35 +0000 John Reuther http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2422 For almost a year now I have had the privilege of joining with men like Pat Necerato and Jeff Rose as they proclaim the Gospel publicly. These men are just two of a growing list of men whom God is sending forth to proclaim the Gospel in many places where people gather. My life and ministry have been enriched in…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/07/invitation-to-a-unique-evangelism-summit-aug-6-7/feed/ 0 The Troupe Family Church Planting in Fresno, California 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 “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/ 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 Apostolic Function in 21st Century Missions by Alan R. Johnson: A Review http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/apostolic-function-in-21st-century-missions-by-alan-r-johnson-a-review/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/apostolic-function-in-21st-century-missions-by-alan-r-johnson-a-review/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 14:04:57 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2216 Apostolic FunctionChurch historian Stephen Neill once remarked, “When everything is mission, nothing is mission.” Alan R. Johnson heartily agrees. Johnson, a missionary in Thailand, advocates a renewed focus on the “where” question of missions, and a renewed prioritization of frontier missions among the least-reached.

Don’t let the term “apostolic” fool you. Johnson is not advocating the return to the office of…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/apostolic-function-in-21st-century-missions-by-alan-r-johnson-a-review/feed/ 3 Student Profile: Bill Hale, Teaching Theology and Translating Reformed Literature in Cambodia http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/student-profile-bill-hale-teaching-theology-and-translating-reformed-literature-in-cambodia/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/student-profile-bill-hale-teaching-theology-and-translating-reformed-literature-in-cambodia/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 14:35:55 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2204 Bill HaleBill Hale is currently enrolled in RBS’s Marrow of Theology program and is pursuing the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) degree. After visiting Cambodia several times to help in the work of the ministry and to encourage the churches, the Lord led Bill and his wife, Jennifer, to relocate there to help share the gospel and to devote their…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/05/student-profile-bill-hale-teaching-theology-and-translating-reformed-literature-in-cambodia/feed/ 4 For the Work of Evangelism – 2 Tim. 4:5 – A Testimony http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/for-the-work-of-evangelism-%e2%80%93-2-tim-45-a-testimony/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/for-the-work-of-evangelism-%e2%80%93-2-tim-45-a-testimony/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:17:50 +0000 John Reuther http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2129 I have been a pastor for 24 years. Before I entered into the Christian ministry I had the privilege of serving with an evangelistic organization which conducted open-air meetings and children’s meetings in the cities. This was my “Christian service” while attending Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, NJ. I loved public preaching and saw the power of God in…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/for-the-work-of-evangelism-%e2%80%93-2-tim-45-a-testimony/feed/ 2 2010 ARBCA General Assembly http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/2010-arbca-general-assembly/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/2010-arbca-general-assembly/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:54:31 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=2110 arbca ga header2 revisedThe Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America (ARBCA) will hold its 2010 General Assembly on April 20 thru 22 at Grace Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina. The keynote speakers this year include Dr. Sam Waldron, dean of Midwest Center for Theological Studies and a pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky; Dr. Jim Adams, pastor…

]]> http://blog.rbseminary.org/2010/03/2010-arbca-general-assembly/feed/ 1 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/ 2 “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/ 5 Does God Really Want All Sinners to be Saved? R. C. Sproul’s Answer to the Question http://blog.rbseminary.org/2009/12/does-god-really-want-all-sinners-to-be-saved-r-c-sprouls-answer-to-the-question/ http://blog.rbseminary.org/2009/12/does-god-really-want-all-sinners-to-be-saved-r-c-sprouls-answer-to-the-question/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:42:59 +0000 deangonzales http://blog.rbseminary.org/?p=1792 rcsproulDoes God really want all sinners to be saved? Even those whom he has not decreed to save but to punish? This question has been oft debated by Calvinist theologians. In this video, Pastor Mark Driscoll asks Dr. R.C. Sproul the question in response to an inquiry from Facebook. This question is foundational for the Free Offer of the Gospel.…

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