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Should a Pastor Join a Non-denominational Gathering Where Catholic Ministers Teach Those Attending at Times

Recently, I was asked about whether a minister should be willing to attend a gathering of other local ministers including…

1 year ago

Identifying the Canaanites before Joshua’s Invasion: An Examination of Non-Biblical Sources

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Canaanites practiced polytheistic religion that gave much attention to its fertility cult. Due to…

3 years ago

The Stages of Christian Maturation according to John Newton: An Interaction with the Composer of the Famous Hymn Amazing Grace

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Over the course of three letters, John Newton set forth to establish three “stages” in…

3 years ago

The Social Justice Delusions of Ed Litton, the Newly Elected President of the SBC

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Note: This article is delving into the thoughts that undergird a couple of questionable remarks…

3 years ago

Critical Race Theory and Double-Speak at the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting

By Mark W. Christy, PhD At the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, it was overwhelming decided (and…

3 years ago

How to Recognize False Teachers: A Word from Jeremiah

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In this technologically advanced era, anyone who is perusing the internet and seeking some sort…

4 years ago

Is there an Age of Accountability?

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Anyone who has spent significant time studying the Scripture will affirm that its message is…

4 years ago

The Eternal Security of Those Who Die Young

By Mark W. Christy As any reputable church with a gospel-centered ministry would affirm, salvation can only be had by…

4 years ago

The Cancellation of God’s Word by the Exaltation of Vision in the Megachurch Era

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In the Church Growth era, which started gathering steam in the 80s and early 90s,…

4 years ago

Should Churches Have More Than One Elder

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Many churches, especially among Baptists, have traditionally operated under a sole elder. Under this system,…

4 years ago