Sam Brownback on Evolution

In a debate held a few weeks ago between the candidates for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, the question of who did not believe in evolution was asked. Three of the candidates raised their hands: Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee, Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado, and Sen. Sam [...]

A Secret Conversation between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev

While researching for his recent book, Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989, presidential historian Michael Beschloss found evidence of the importance of religious faith in many of our nation’s presidents. One very interesting story is one that he records of a private conversation between President Ronald Reagan and Michail Gorbachev [...]

Welcoming Russell Moore

 
This coming Sunday (June 3rd) we will welcome Dr. Russell Moore (Dean of School of Theology, SBTS and executive director of The Henry Institute) to preach at West Broadway Baptist Church.  Dr. Moore will be preaching at 10 and 11 am and 6 pm at WBBC, with an additional graduation ceremony thrown in during the [...]

The Perfection Which the King Requires (Exposition of Matthew 5:48)

The question is often asked, “How can a loving God send people to hell?” But a more appropriate question biblically is, “How can a holy God send anyone to heaven?” This is a question that is raised by Jesus’ words in the last verse of Matthew 5 where the King demands, “Therefore you [...]

New Book: The Reagan Diaries

I received a fascinating book by UPS yesterday. It is titled The Reagan Diaries. As the title indicates, this book contains edited selections from Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan’s personal journals which he kept daily during his two term presidency (1981-1989). The handwritten entries from five leatherbound 8 1/2″ by 11″ [...]

Headed to Atlanta: Smoltz vs. Glavine

Tonight in Atlanta there will be a historic match-up between two of the best pitchers in baseball history and of today: John Smoltz and Tom Glavine. These former teammates and friends will face each other with history on the line. A win by Smoltz will give him 200 in his career (making [...]

Hercules Collins’ Tips on Preaching

The following excerpt is from Hercules Collins, The Temple Repair’d: or, An Essay to Revive the Long-Neglected Ordinances, of Exercising the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy for the Edification of the Churches; and of Ordaining Ministers Duly Qualified (London: 1702), 33-35. This selection is due to be published along with approximately 40 others in [...]

Introducing Ray Rhodes

 Ray and his wife Lori
I would like to introduce many of you to the ministry of Ray Rhodes. Ray’s teaching, writing, book, and church planting is called Nourished in the Word Ministries.  Ray is a gifted expository preacher who is available for speaking at Bible Conferences and other events.  Ray and his wife Lori [...]

The Authority of the King: Jesus and Loving Your Enemies (Exposition of Matthew 5:43-47)

What does it mean to love one’s enemies? In a recent interview former President Jimmy Carter has stated that Jesus’ command to love our enemies implies his belief that all people will be saved, irrespective of faith in Christ (See here.). This in spite of Jesus’ clear words to the contrary in [...]

Roadkill on the Information Super Highway

Here are some creatures I ran over this week. They were good!

Ann Coulter’s article on Jerry Falwell’s passing is good stuff. Teaser:

From the news coverage of Falwell’s death, I began to suspect his first name was “Whether You Agree With Him or Not.”
Even Falwell’s fans, such as evangelist Billy Graham and former [...]