Jesus taught that in order to become great in the kingdom we must be willing to become the least. Pastors must model this in their own vocation and be willing to serve humbly, accepting the pain and trials that come with serving sheep that can bite.
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.”
Exploring Boston: A Child of Providence | Johnny Zacchio
Our theology, whether good or bad, informs how we view the circumstances of our lives, the difficult and the joyous.
Exploring Boston | Johnny Zacchio
History matters because people matter. The life and theology of Thomas Boston continue to speak and resonate today.
1689 8:5 Propitiation | Sam Waldron
Propitiation is the focus of the atonement.
1689 8:5 The Nature of the Atonement | Sam Waldron
The description of Christ’s atoning work as obedience is a powerful argument for the necessity of double imputation and the active obedience of Christ in a day in which both are widely denied.
1689 8:4-10 The Necessity of the Atonement | Sam Waldron
If God is almighty and wanted to save, could He not simply save men without an atonement? This was debated by the Medieval Christian theologians, with Anselm defending the necessity of the atonement and Duns Scotus and Abelard questioning or denying it.
Lessons from Failed Shepherds, Ezekiel 34 | Jon English Lee
Wicked shepherds aren’t a new thing. Those you see on television trying to scam the simple out of their money, they aren’t doing anything new. They may have a bigger reach and a louder microphone, but they are just the same as the shepherds condemned in our text.
Spring 2026 Live-Class Registration, Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 Spring live classes. We are offering a great lineup of courses this spring, and we look forward to seeing many of you there! CBTS students will need to enroll in these courses through the...
Having Your Head in the Clouds | Ben Carlson
“Clouds are an important part of God’s creation, but they also play a significant role in God’s plan of redemption. God uses clouds to draw near to His people, dwell with them, reveal His glory to them, and save them from their enemies.”










