Eternal generation is an important part of classical trinitarianism and needs to be clearly articulated and defended, lest we see another rise of trinitarian heresies that don’t seem content to remain in the past.
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The Nicene Creed: Eternal Judgment for Some, Not None | Brandon Rhea
Due to the Roman Catholic leaders’ equivocation regarding hell being populated by the lost, Reformed Baptists cannot affirm, partner, nor worship in or with members of the Roman Catholic Church. We may both profess the Nicene Creed, but we do not hold to the same meaning.
The Nicene Creed: Baptism for the Remission of Sins | Brandon Rhea
The Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration, but Reformed Baptists reject that doctrine. Instead, the Holy Spirit regenerates by the Word and not by the water.
The Nicene Creed: Jesus Saves, Not the Mass | Brandon Rhea
I am with John Knox who declared the Mass to be idolatry. Catholics worship the bread and wine rather than Jesus Christ whom the bread and wine represent.
The Nicene Creed: Jesus is Preeminent, Not the Pope | Brandon Rhea
For the honor of our Lord and Savior, we must condemn the Papacy and put our hope in Jesus. He alone is the head and sustainer of His bride—the church.
The Nicene Creed: Jesus is God, Not Mary | Brandon Rhea
Roman Catholics confess the Nicene Creed too, but they mean something different than we Reformed Baptists. While confessing Jesus’ deity, they simultaneously treat Mary as if she is a god whom we should worship.
He Changes Not: C.H. Spurgeon on God’s Immutability | Austin McCormick
“For Spurgeon, it seemed impossible to serve—or to even conceive the idea of a changing God. Spurgeon writes: ‘I could no more think of a changing God, than I could of a round square, or any other absurdity.'”
John Owen on Preaching as the Primary Ministry of a Pastor | Justin Miller
Owen made it clear that what was at stake with regards to the preaching ministry of a pastor is the very spiritual health of the flock of God.
Blessings from Disaster: Spurgeon’s Prayer on November 2, 1856 | Austin McCormick
After the Surrey Gardens Music Hall disaster, Spurgeon canceled many speaking opportunities and missed a Sunday in his pulpit. After days of suffering, he returned to church to worship on the Lord’s Day. On November 2nd of 1856, Spurgeon ascended the pulpit to lead his congregation in prayer.
Exploring Boston: All Things From His Hand | Johnny Zacchio
Boston goes in an interesting direction to prove that there is a providence. After quoting very general Scriptural statements about God’s kingship and sovereignty (Psalm 103:19; Acts 17:28; Ephesians 1:11), he writes that providence can be seen in a “three-fold scripture-emblem.”