Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Press On Until Glory

You're Not Him by Leon Brown

Leon explains the dangers in comparing ourselves with other evangelists.

Ligonier Blog

Anchoring Your Soul by R.C. Sproul

The Christian's focus is on the biblical hope of the future not on the temporal trials of this present world.

Founders Ministries Blog

Iain Murray on what is lacking in modern preaching by Tom Ascol

Dr. Murray gives his reasons on why modern preaching is lacking.

Reformation Theology

The Doctrine of the Trinity and the Source of the Christian Mission by Nathan Bingham

Nathan concludes his series on the Trinity and Christian missions.

Desiring God Blog

Joseph: (Un)Planned Detours by Jon Bloom

Jon shows us how God is sovereign and in control of all things in spite of those unexpected detours in our lives.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Pulpit Magazine

Unholy Trinity by John MacArthur

John on why the teachings of the word faith/prosperity gospel movement via TBN and other Christian networks are spreading false teaching and a false gospel.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Reformation Theology

The Doctrine of the Trinity and the Means of Christian Mission by Nathan Bingham

Nathan explores the relationship between the Trinity and missions.

Press On Until Glory

What's Missing? by Leon Brown

How the Christian's joy is one of the keys to effective evangelism.

Camp On This

A Godly Man is a Humble Man by Thomas Watson

Steve provides an excerpt on humility from Thomas Watson's classic work, "A Godly Man's Picture".

Desiring God Blog

Simon the Pharisee: The Fuel of True Love for God by Jon Bloom

Jon shows an example of true love and forgiveness from Scripture when Jesus visits Simon the Pharisee's home.

White Horse Inn Blog

From a Movement to a Church, Part 4 by Michael Horton

Dr. Horton's final post in his series concerning parachurch ministries replacing the church.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Ligonier Blog

Social Darwinism by Gene Edward Veith

Dr. Veith explains the history and consequences of Darwinism/Social Darwinism.

The Whitehorse Inn Blog

From a Movement to a Church, Part 2 by Michael Horton

Dr. Horton's series on parachurch ministries replacing the church continues. 

Press On Until Glory

The Weightier Matter by Leon Brown

Leon discusses the law (Ten Commandments) and its proper use in evangelism.

Pyromaniacs

Grateful for the revelation of the one Creator (Thanks from Genesis 1:1, part three) by Dan Phillips

Grateful for the goodness of the Creation (Thanks from Genesis 1:1, part four) by Dan Phillips

Dan continues his series on Genesis 1:1.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Divorce Divide – A National Embarrassment by Al Mohler

Great analysis by Dr. Mohler on the consequences of the passage of the no-fault divorce bill in California during the sixties.

Press On Unto Glory

Gospel and Law by Leon Brown

Leon discusses the importance of presenting the Gospel as well as the law.

Shepherd's Fellowship

Do You Pray? by J.C. Ryle

One of the marks of a true Christian is if he prays in private.

Ligonier Blog

Playing Your Part by Gene Edward Veith

Christians, hypocrisy and playing your part.

The Lawman Chronicles

The Atheist’s Moral Compass by Tony Miano

Tony describes the atheist’s dilemma.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Pyromaniacs

Book Review: Death by Love by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears by Dan Phillips

The bad antics by Mark Driscoll out weighs the good theology in this book by Driscoll and Breshears.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Sovereign Grace Blog

What Precisely Is the Gospel? by Jeff Purswell

Jeff explains the Gospel.

Press On Until Glory

Tone Matters by Leon Brown

The importance of understanding tone and emphasis while reading and studying Scripture.

Pyromaniacs

The Problem of Evil by Phil Johnson

Phil comments on the hyper-Calvinistic view of the problem of evil and Gordon Clark's view of the problem of evil.

Reformation Theology

The Main Issue of the Reformation – The Necessity v. The Sufficiency of Grace by John Samson

What was the main issue of the Reformation?

JoshuaHarris.com

The Gospel and a Heart for the Poor by Milton Vincent

Josh posts an excerpt from Milton Vincent's book, "A Gospel Primer".

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Is My Church a Gym or a Spa? by Mark Chanski

Is your church equipping you to proclaim and defend the Gospel or is it a country club?

Surph's Side

The Latest Compromise by Tim Keller by Denise

Is this further evidence of Tim Keller's continual slide from orthodoxy?

Ligonier Blog

Climbing Out of the Mire by R.C. Sproul

Dr. Sproul on regeneration and sanctification.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Simply Unprecedented – President Obama and the Gay Rights Movement

by Al Mohler

President Obama shows increasing support for the Gay Rights Movement.

Pyromaniacs

Why Slaves to Mammon Cannot Find Peace by Phil Johnson

True peace isn't found in riches or material things, but in Christ.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Press On Until Glory

Our World of Lies by Leon Brown

Leon's frustrating but informative phone conversation with an atheist.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Miami Herald

2 Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church elders resign, claim pastor retaliation

More sad news about the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church split.

Reformation Theology

Questions on Slavery, Incest, Polygamy by John Samson

John answers questions from a reader concerning slavery in the Bible.

Pros Apologian Blog

An Exegesis of 1 Timothy 4:10 "...who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe." by Alan Kurschner


Press On Until Glory

Joy in the Lord by Leon Brown

Is our joy based on what we do or what Christ has done for us?

Pulpit Magazine

Was Jesus Always Nice? by John MacArthur


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

Biblical Humility What It Is and What It Is Not by Mike Ratliff

Mike describes what true biblical humility is.

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

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

Press On Unto Glory

Friendship Evangelism Is A GOOD Thing by Leon Brown

Leon explains the importance of friendship evangelism when done properly.


Challies.com

Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Tim Challies

Tim on how to preach the gospel to yourself based on Jerry Bridges book "Respectable Sins".


Ligonier Blog


Developing a Passion for God by R.C. Sproul

Biblical knowledge can puff up except when it is done with the right motive.


Possessing the Treasure

God is My Strength and Portion Forever by Mike Ratliff

Timely reminder from Mike Ratliff that it not about us but about God and His glory


Biblical Christianity

Obama's Science Czar says babies may become human, eventually (another bloody hands alert) by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips on John P. Holdren, Obama's new Science Czar


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Biblical Christianity

Muslim principal fires Christian coach after Muslim student converts – off campus by Dan Phillips

Sign of the times?

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Two Rival Religions? by Al Mohler

Christianity v. Liberalism


Fideo-Blog

John Calvin and the Servetus Controversy Explained

by Jason Robertson

Short summary of the Calvin/Servetus controversy.


Reformation Theology

Whoever Trusts in His Own Mind is a Fool by John Hendryx

John explains the foolishness of trusting in one's own mind and heart.


Challies.com

Spiritual Friendship by Tim Challies

Tim discusses the importance of spiritual friendship in the life of a Christian.


Press On Until Glory

Christianity is a War by Leon Brown

Leon asks fellow Christians, "Are you in the battle?"

Fighting Five Items of Interest

A regular feature of this blog will be to highlight blog articles, news articles, and other events of interest.

Al Mohler

Watch Out for Myths About Fatherhood, Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler dispells the myths about the media's perception of fatherhood.

Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Selfolatry, Alan Dunn

America's growing obsession with self has sadly become an idol in this country. Evangelicals are not immune to this form of idolatry.

DeYoung Restless and Reformed

Thoughts on Evangelical Superstardom, Kevin DeYoung

Kevin shows us that we should not only be praying for our evangelical leaders who are in the spotlight, but to be careful to not make them idols, and to be discerning in what they teach.

Reformation Theology

No Degrees of Deadness, John Hendryx

John discusses the issue of man's inability to come to God by his own free will.

Press Unto Glory

Take It From Me, Leon Brown

The difficulty of balancing marriage and ministry and how marriage is always the priority over ministry.