Ministry

Magnifying the Cross in the Worship Service

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul declares, “For I determined to know nothing among you except…

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Paul, the Skilled or Unskilled Proclaimer

By Mark W. Christy, PhD At times in Paul’s writings, he seems to suggest that he lacked any real skill…

4 years ago

The Beggar and Matthew 5:42

By Mark W. Christy In Matthew 5:42, Jesus says, “Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn…

4 years ago

A Call to Personal, Persistent, and Powerful Prayer for the Lost (Col 4:2-3)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Colossians 3:5-4:1, Paul addresses the qualities of a born-again, Spirit-filled believer followed by a…

4 years ago

A Biblical Argument for a Female Deacon

Traditionally, many Baptist churches have spurned the idea of female deacons. Their position on this subject is due, at least…

4 years ago

The Southern Baptist Half-Way Covenant

Before beginning, it is important to note that there are many Bible-believing Southern Baptists who affirm that salvation is by…

4 years ago

Responding to God from the Pit of Despair

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Apostle Peter informs Christians they would be “distressed by various trials” and their faith…

4 years ago

The Gospel of False Hope Among Some Southern Baptists (and Others)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Before beginning, it is important to affirm that many Southern Baptists rightfully (and in line…

4 years ago

The Offense of John the Baptist and His Modern-Day Counterparts

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Whether it be on Facebook, television, or almost any other media source, Americans are inundated…

4 years ago

The Pathology of a False Teacher (1 Timothy 6:3-5)

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Paul, in 1 Timothy 6:3-5, offers his readers a profile of a heretic: “If anyone…

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