Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Here Comes the Judge by Jim Savastio

Jim explains the Christian view of judging others, and how Jesus is the ultimate judge.


RBS Tabletalk

May Christians Challenge Their Elders? by John Reuther

John describes the proper relationship between the Elders and their flock.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

All You Need by Jay Adams

Jay Adams reviews the principle of sola scriptura in Biblical counseling.


God Knows Why by Jay Adams

Jay has a conversation over the sovereignty and providence of God.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Scandal of Gendercide – War on Baby Girls by Al Mohler

Al Mohler describes the gendercide of baby girls in China and India and the future consequences of such action.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

American Open Air Preacher is Arrested and Charged for Homophobia.  

American open air preacher, Shawn Holes, is arrested, charged, and fined for homophobia after open air preaching to a group of homosexuals. Related articles:


Living Waters

Please Pray, Persecution in Glasgow


Luke 2:10 Ministries

Out of Jail by Shawn Holes

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Irish Calvinist  

A Working Definition of Temptation by Erik Raymond

Erik posts an excerpt from John Owens' book, "Sin and Temptation".


Institute of Nouthetic Studies Blog

Nehemiah by Jay Adams

Jay Adams challenges government officials and Christians to be like Nehemiah.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Newsnote: A Message from Michigan? by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler reviews the consequences of no-fault divorce in the United States and Senator Michelle McManus' attempt to overturn it in Michigan.


Alpha & Omega Ministries Blog

Richard Dawkins Discovers Adoring Fans Are NASTY by James White

James White describes Richard's Dawkin's shocking discovery that fellow atheists on his forum are leaving vulgar and nasty comments. (All a product of the Fall and when you don't believe in the God of the Bible)


Reformation21 Blog

Sein ohne Leben by Carl Trueman

Great Britain alters its guidelines on mercy killings.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute of Nouthetic Studies Blog

Hazardous Waste by Jay Adams

Jay Adams compares false doctrine to hazardous waste. Both need to be dealt with and eliminated immediately.


Puritan Fellowship

On Grumbling by Dustin Segers

Dustin explains why grumbling is such a prevalent sin issue.


Praylessness is Hyper-Calvinism by Conrad Mbewe

A very convicting quote from a sermon preached by Conrad Mbewe.


Reformation Theology

Seek First the Kingdom by Thomas Manton

Excerpt from the new Puritan devotional from Banner of Truth:  "Voices from the Past: Puritan Devotional Readings".


Apprising Ministries Blog

Take Hold of the Lifeline of Prayer by Ken Silva

Ken Silva talks about the necessity of fervent, spirit-filled prayer.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Ligonier Blog

Preach the Word by Steve Lawson

An inspiring article from Dr. Lawson on the importance of expository preaching as it relates to reformation and revival.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Where Are the Young Men?  by Al Molher

Dr. Molher addresses a recent article that there are now more women attending college than men.


Desiring God Blog

When God's Direction Comes Through Correction by Jon Bloom

Helpful and insightful article from Jon concerning Jethro's counsel to Moses.


Institute for Noutheic Studies Blog

Why? by Jay Adams

Dr. Adams addresses the issue of people who blame God for their circumstances.


RBS Tabletalk

"Pro-Cultural" or "Counter-Cultural" by Bob Gonzales, Jr.

How should we look at culture from a Biblical perspective?  
   

Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Losing God In The Church by David Wells

Quote from David Wells' book concerning the church and the world.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Washington Post

Tebow's Super Bowl ad isn't intolerant; its critics are by Sally Jenkins

Pro-choice Washington Post reporter defends the Tebow family's pro-life Superbowl commercial.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Adopted for Life . . . and in Death by Al Mohler

Heart wrenching story about a Dutch couples 2 year ordeal to adopt a child from Haiti.


Possessing the Treasure

The Seductive Deception of the Call to be Missional by Mike Ratliff

Mike describes and gives his experience about the deceptive call to be missional.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

How They Do It by Jay Adams

Jay Adams shows us how to deal with dominant individuals at church.


Christianity Today

Fathers and Sons by Os Guiness

This is a fascinating review written by Os Guiness in 2008 about Frank Schaeffer's (Francis Schaeffer and Edith Schaeffer's son) book called "Crazy for God" which is a fictional semi-autobiographical account of his parent's ministry at L'Abri. Os Guiness basically challenges and corrects Frank Schaeffer's scathing claims about his parents in his book (Os Guiness was close friends with the Schaeffer family and was part of their ministry during that time), and doesn't hold back what he thinks about Frank Schaeffer and Francis Schaeffer as well. Guiness' review gives great insight, warts and all, into the ministry at L'Abri. A must read if you are a Francis Schaeffer fan.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Palm Beach Post & South Florida Sun Sentinel

Two men preaching religion shot to death in Boynton Beach by Eliot Kleinberg

Two open air preachers are murdered after preaching the Gospel in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Man arrested on charges of shooting two street preachers to death by Jerome Burdi

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Irresponsibility by Jay Adams

Jay Adams explains how sinful actions begin and continue if one does not take responsibility of his own actions.


Reformation Theology

Strangers in a Hostile Land by Nathan Bingham

The Christian must continue to strive toward and long for his real home which is in heaven.


Special Features on Liberal Theology:

Pyromaniacs

The Lie of Liberal Theology by Phil Johnson

Part One of Phil's series on liberal theology.


A Thumbnail History of Theological Liberalism by Phil Johnson

Phil continues his series on liberal theology by giving us a brief overview of the history of liberal theology.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Air Conditioning Hell: How Liberalism Happens by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler explains how liberals minimize and sometimes eliminate the doctrine of hell.


FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

9Marks eJournal

The Mindset of the New Evangelical Liberalism, Various Authors (PDF File)

The above articles by Phil Johnson and Al Mohler are included in this ejournal from 9Marks ministries with additional articles from Michael Horton, Carl Trueman, Matt Chandler, and more . . .

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Newsnote: Seen But Not Heard? by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler explains about the exaltation of children and the death of the grown up in western civilization.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog


Man and Beast by Jay Adams


Jay Adams compares the Biblical view of man and beast as compared to the world's view (environmentalism).




Puritan Fellowship

Christian: Don't Harden Others Against the Things of God by John Bunyan (Pilgrim's Progress)

Convicting quote from John Bunyan's classic Pilgrim's Progress.



Desiring God Blog

Rethinking Perfection by David Mathis


David asks us to rethink perfection in terms of grace rather than judgment as described by Jesus in Matthew 5:48.



Ligonier Blog

Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by Karisa Sclehr


R.C. Sproul's defense against abortion. Includes links to Sproul's resources concerning abortion.




(Related News Item)


PR Newswire

Majority of Americans and 6 in 10 young adults view abortion as morally wrong (Knights of Columbus)




A recent survey shows that Americans are more inclined to view abortion as morally wrong. Is the tide turning?



"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest


The New York Times


Spare the Spanking, Spoil the Report Card? by Mollie Ziegler Hemingway


A recent study shows that children who have been spanked do better academically and are able to adjust better socially than those children who have never been spanked.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Pros Apologian Blog

Inspiration, Inerrancy, Preservation by James White

James White talks about his debate with Bart Ehrman and the inspiration, inerrancy, and preservation of Scripture.

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Co-Belligerence by Jay Adams

Jay Adams shows Christians the dangers of compromise in the area of co-belligerence when joining what appears to be a good cause.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

NewsNote: Make Way for "Non-Human Persons?" by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler discusses activists attempts to give rights to dolphins by declaring them "non-human persons".

NewsNote: Death of a Feminist by Al Mohler

Al Mohler on the life of radical theologian and feminist, Mary Daly.

Pyromaniacs

Village Idiots by Phi Johnson

Is this the end of the Emergent Village?

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Reformation Theology

The Greatness of the Love of Christ by Nathan Bingham

Nathan shows us the greatness of the love of Christ throughout Scipture.

Pyromaniacs

Proverbial perspectives at the year's turn by Dan Phillips

Balancing our human planning while taking into consideration God's will for this upcoming New Year.

Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Paul: War-Monger for the Truth by James White

Why standing for the truth is so important when practicing apologetics.

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Providential Living by Jay Adams

Jay Adams reviews his life and ministry and shows us God's providential direction in his life.

Possessing the Treasure

Stand Firm as the Day of the Lord Approacheth by Mike Ratliff

Mike implores us to stand firm in the faith and to beware of the man of destruction.

"FIGHTING MAD" Or Other Articles of Interest

MSNBC

Megachurch pastor asks for urgent donations by The Associated Press

Saddleback Church faces budget deficit. Rick Warren asks his congregation for $900,000 by January 1.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Imitation by Jay Adams

Jay gives practical principles on how we can be imitators of the Apostle Paul.

Pyromaniacs

Settled Certainty by Phil Johnson

Are Christians displaying arrogance when they claim personal assurance of salvation?

DeYoung the Restless and the Reformed

Prayerlessness is Unbelief by Kevin DeYoung

Excellent and convicting article by Kevin on prayer and what our lack of prayer reveals about our Christian walk.

Desiring God Blog

9 Ways to Know the Gospel of Christ is True by John Piper

The White Horse Inn Blog

From A Movement to a Church by Michael Horton

Are parachurch ministries replacing the church? Dr. Horton's first post in a series of articles dealing with this issue.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Ligonier Blog

Asking the Most Important Question by R.C. Sproul

Dr. Sproul on the importance of Christians believing their assurance of salvation.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Nouthetic Blog

Let's Talk Theology by Jay Adams

Jay discusses the importance of systematic theology.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Battle is Over? - Bishop Spong Exits the Debate by Al Mohler

Bishop John Shelby Spong declares that the debate over homosexuality is over.

Pyromaniacs

Self-help, self-esteem, self-destruction, and large, irresponsible mouths by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips comments on the self-help, self-esteem craze plaguing our society.

Cussing Again by Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson brings back the sad subject of evangelicals current fascination of using foul and lewd language.

adrianwarnock.com

Doing it My Way is Not the Right Way by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A timely quote from the good doctor.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Crosstalk Blog

Where Is the Outrage? by Jan Markel

The latest on the Rifqua Bary situation.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Ligonier Blog

Meditating on Scripture by Bruce K. Waltke

Bruce Waltke on enjoying a good sermon and meditating on Scripture.

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Forgiveness by Jay Adams

What is forgiveness and when is the right time to forgive?

Irish Calvinist

Jesus Faithfully Working for My Faithlessness by Erik Raymond

Erik compares Christ's faithfulness to our faithlessness.

Reformation Theology

Tell 'em to choose Christ, to turn from sin, to repent, to believe, to come. . .knowing only the elect ever will by John Samson

John refers to Dan Phillips excellent article on the free offer of the gospel and the elect.

Press On Until Glory

There was a time when. . . by Leon Brown

Leon on the importance of inviting people to church when presenting the gospel.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Rethinking Abortion - - Two Unexpected Witnesses by Al Mohler

Insight into abortion from two unlikely sources: Kourtney Kardashian and Newsweek reporter, Sarah Kliff.


Reformation Theology

He Gave Gifts to Men (Eph. 4:8) by John Samson

John Samson explains the biblical meaning of seeking God


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Foul Water from Polluted Springs by Jay Adams

Why Christians need to stand up against false teachers/teaching, and the consequences of their action when they don't.

Fools by Jay Adams

What are the three meanings of the term "fool" in the book of Proverbs?

Ligonier Blog

Finding God by R.C. Sproul

More insight from R.C. Sproul on the biblical meaning of seeking God.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Press On Until Glory

Family First by Leon Brown

The importance of putting God and family first before evangelism.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Pyromaniacs

Jesus v. the Pharisees by John MacArthur

Excerpt from John's recently released book: "The Jesus You Can't Ignore".


Dr. Mohler's Blog

It Promises Far Too Little – The False Gospel of Prosperity Theology by Al Mohler

Great article by Dr. Mohler on prosperity theology.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Tears Over Death by Jay Adams

Why Jesus wept when Lazarus died?


Possessing the Treasure

Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons by Mike Ratliff

Mike Ratiliff on the emergent church phenomenon.


RBS Tabletalk

Now That's A Good Church! by John Reuther

What makes a good church? John Reuther explains from the book of Ephesians.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Ligonier Blog

Future Hope by David and Joshua Eby

How parents can train children to become true servants of Christ.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Is Cap and Trade for Babies Next? by Al Mohler

Are Babies Causing Global Warming?


Possessing the Treasure

Test the Spirits by Mike Ratliff

How do you distinguish a false teacher from a true teacher of God's Word?


Reformed Baptist Fellowship

My Pharasaic Heroes or Bible Babies in Fundy Bathwater by Jim Savastio

Jim Savastio on worldliness and the Christian.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

All Truth by Jay Adams

Jay explains John 14:26.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Biblical Christianity

Here we go again, the illusion of human sovereignty among those who should know better by Dan Phillips

The mistake some Calvinists often make about human/divine sovereignty.


Cal.vini.st

Calvin on Six Reasons Why Prayer Isn't Superfluous by Nathan Bingham

Nathan takes an excerpt from Book 3 of Calvin Institutes on the importance of prayer.

Fighting Five Article of Interest

Pyromaniacs

Whither Evangelicalism? by Phil Johnson

Evangelicalism's final demise?


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Polyamory – The Perfectly Plural Postmodern Condition by Al Mohler

The next step after acceptance of homosexuality – polygamy.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

A Higher Life? by Jay Adams

Jay explains J.I. Packer's encounter with Keswick/Higher Life theology from Packer's book "Keep in Step with the Spirit".


The Blazing Center

Give Your Prayer a Kick in the Pants by Stephen Altrogge

Stephen suggests one way to jump start your prayer life.

Possessing the Treasure

Belonging to Jesus and Life in the Spirit by Mike Ratliff

The differences between those that are regenerate and those that are in the flesh.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

The Blazing Center

Find People Interesting by Mark Altrogge

Mark explains how caring about people by listening to what they have to say may lead to an evangelistic opportunity.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Matters of Preference by Jay Adams

Jay explains the Christian's difficult task of distinguishing between preferences.


Possessing the Treasure

The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ by Mike Ratliff

Mike's edifying article on how to continue to be a good soldier for Christ.


Monergism

Doctrines of Grace – Categorized Scripture List

by Nathan Pitchford

Useful scripture reference guide to the Doctrines of Grace.

Ligonier Blog

Respecting God's Judgment by R.C. Sproul

The story of Eli and respecting God's judgment.


The Blazing Center

Invite Them to Come In by Mark Altrogge

Another important and sometimes forgotten type of evangelism: Inviting people to church.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

RBS Tabletalk

Why Every Believer is a Missionary by Matt Troupe

Excellent article on evangelism and the believer's responsibility.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

One Way Cults Begin by Jay Adams

How do cults begin? Jay Adams answers that question.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Case for Early Marriage by Al Mohler

Are younger Evangelicals delaying marriage to their detriment?


Be Swift My Soul to Answer Him; Be Jubilant My Feet

The Privilege of Prayer by C.B. Shearer

C. B. Shearer on the importance of prayer.


Press On Unto Glory

Should Women Open Air Preach?, Part 1 by Leon Brown

Leon Brown on why women shouldn't open air preach.


Challies.com

The Religious Hell Hole by Tim Challies

What happens to babies when they die? I actually take the opposing view of Tim's argument concerning babies going to heaven or not. For the opposing view, see John MacArthur's "Safe in the Arms of God". Also Phil Johnson did an excellent sermon on the same topic several years ago called "What Happens to Infants Who Die?" This sermon is available on Phil's sermon sight called "Sword and Trowel". The sermon was delivered on January 30, 2005.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

Living the Godly Life in These Last Days of Apostasy by Mike Ratliff

Mike Ratliff continuing on the topic of false teachers.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Puritan Fellowship

Guidelines to Open Air Preaching by Kevin Williams

Some helpful tips from Kevin Williams for those that are interested in open air preaching.


Institute for Nouthetic Studies

Church History by Jay Adams

Are Christians ignorant about church history?


Ligonier Blog

Corinthian Enthusiasm by Derek Thomas

Dr. Thomas deals with the importance of teaching and using commentaries in understanding Scripture.


Reformation Theology

Misunderstanding by James White

James White comments on William Lane Craig's teaching on Calvinism.


Monergism

To Cut Off the Sinner from All Hope in Himself by John Hendryx

The unregenerate must relinquish all means of self reliance in order to come to Christ.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

DeYoung Restless and Reformed

Why Do the New Calvinists Insist on Complamentarianism? by Kevin De Young

Old & New Calvinist Complamentarianism vs. Calvinist Egalitarianism or in laymen's terms: Should women be ordained to teach and preach?


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Controversy in the New Testament by Jay Adams

Jay Adams shows from the New Testament that we should be steadfast in defending truth and rooting out false doctrine.

Challies.com

Your Suffering Does Not Just Belong to You by Tim Challies

Tim Challies' comments on Ligon Duncan's new book Does Grace Grow Best in Winter?

Reformation Theology

The Vital Necessity of Knowing the Power of Truth in Our Own Experience by John Owen

Excerpt from John Owen's Vindicae Evangelicae showing Christians how to refute those with theological errors while having a humble spirit.

Ligonier Blog

Christians and Government by R.C. Sproul

Taken from the book Now That's A Good Question, R.C. answers the question about the Christian's submission to government authorities.

"Fighting Mad" or other items of interest

Pulpit Magazine

Inward, Upward, or Outward? by John MacArthur

The church's one purpose is to glorify God by seeking and saving those that are lost.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Governor, a King, and the Trajedy of Adultery by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler's commentary on the Mark Sanford situation.