Theology Matters | The Pastor's Brief

Semper Reformanda: A Faith Worth Fighting For

The time to stand and contend for the faith is now, for the situation is dire.

Soli Deo Gloria: God’s glory the ultimate goal of our redemption

Without knowing and defining the desired outcome we may not even be able to agree on the problem, much less the appropriate solution.

Solus Christus: Redemption for All Who Trust Exclusively in Christ (Rom. 3:21-26)

For God to accept anything other than the death of His Son in payment for sin would be an act of injustice and wickedness. Solus Christus.

Sola Gratia: The Encouraging Reality of Salvation by God’s Grace Alone – Ephesians 2:1-10

If our salvation is not completely and utterly His work without any help from us, then some of this glory would rightfully belong to us.

Sola Fide: God’s Power Revealed Through Faith Alone

If the doctrine of justification falls, the church falls.

For the Church to Flourish, it Must Return to Sound Doctrine, Pt. 2: Radical Depravity

In an age where ‘acceptance’ and ‘tolerance’ are lauded as the superior virtues, and holding fast to conviction and Biblical truth is...

Sola Scriptura – Scripture is the Only and Final Authority

The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century was a watershed moment for biblical Christianity. As Christians we owe much to men like...

For the Church to Flourish, it Must Return to Sound Doctrine, Pt. 1: Knowing God

In the American Church, there exists a massive quandary, in that many people who profess to be Followers of Christ are not, in fact,...

Church Government: Does it Matter?

More blood has been spilt during more business meetings than both world wars combined over this very issue (note the sarcasm). At least...

What is the Church?

If you listen closely to certain evangelicals, you will hear inconsistencies between them. One pastor might entitle his sermon on Acts 2,...

Faith in what?

In a world that is growing more and more secular, it seems that the battle lines are drawn between “people of faith” and “people...