I met three men while crosswalking yesterday: Chad, Jeff, and Nick. All heard the gospel, and Chad wanted more than something to eat. A New Corner As a street evangelist, it's a good an important tactic to establish regular "fishing ponds." A street evangelist wants the people in the community to not only get used to seeing him on the streets, but also expect to see him out … [Read more...]
Charles Manson: His Death and the Biblical Christian Response
Charles Manson, a notorious serial killer, recently died. What is the biblical response to the death of a man who was, for many, the epitome of evil. Charles Manson: A Brief History Most people, including many of those in this present history-starved generation (as evidence by people on social media mistakenly mourning Marilyn Manson) are familiar with Charles Manson. This … [Read more...]
When Evangelicalism’s False Conversion Rate Gets Overwhelming
Not long ago, a friend sent me a private message via Facebook. In it he described an all-too-common scenario, which he followed with an all-too-common question. Yet, my friend set up and asked the question in such a way that I could almost sense desperation in his words. At the very least, he was discouraged. So, I asked his permission to share his note and question with you, … [Read more...]
On Free Will: a Dead Man has the Free Will of…..a Dead Man
Just this last Saturday, during my church's Men's Bible Study, one of our elders led us through a wonderfully edifying study of Chapter 9 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. The subject matter: free will. In this article, I will make some brief comments regarding this important chapter of the confession.. In doing so, I hope to show that a dead man had the free will of.....a … [Read more...]
Parable of the Helpful Dead Man: Arminianism Found Wanting
Consistent adherents to the theological construct knowns as "Arminianism" subscribe to the belief that they participate in their salvation. The theological term for this belief is "Synergism." While this belief is consistent with Arminianism, it is utterly inconsistent with Scripture. I hope my use of a parable in this article, supported by Scripture, will drive this point … [Read more...]
Robins in a Tree: A Word to Women Contemplating Abortion
Baby robins weigh about 5.5 grams at birth--less than the weight of a quarter. At about 13 days, the baby robin jumps from the nest. At this stage they are referred to as "fledglings." The baby robin is not yet able to fly. It will be another two weeks or so before the little bird can truly fend for itself. For the first few days after leaving the nest, the parents will … [Read more...]
Cross Encounters: The Story of Two Lost Men Named John
I spent part of the morning outside the Davenport Police Department with my friend, Samuel. While there we met two lost men named John. With more than 13 years of street evangelism ministry under my belt, this was one of my more unusual encounters. Project 10-19 at Davenport PD Samuel Houston is 20 years old Christian young man who lives in Bremerton, Washington. He is in … [Read more...]