Pentecostal Jazz

J.I. Packer riffs on Pentecostal Jazz.

Debating Owen, Round 472 [Adams] | The Confessing Baptist

Brandon Adams fights against the common attitude that Baptists Couldn’t Possibly Know What They’re Talking about: Debating Owen, Round 472 [Adams] | The Confessing Baptist.

Problems with PRCA Covenant Theology | The Confessing Baptist

Brandon Adams discusses some Problems with PRCA Covenant Theology | The Confessing Baptist.

 

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Covenant Substance vs. Administration in the 1689 LBCF

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Sam Renihan has some very helpful things to say in another PB thread:

but the heart of it is the question of whether or not the Abrahamic Covenant (and the Mosaic and Davidic Covenants) are one in substance and essence with the Covenant of Grace.

Is it not possible that in fact the heart of the matter is not whether they are one in substance and essence but rather whether there is a difference in administration? I believe our confession teaches that all the covenants are revelations/administrations of the Covenant of Grace (including Mosaic) does that not require that in essence and substance they are one, whatever differences there may be in more periphery ways?

Brother, it is certainly true that many Baptists hold this position and approach the debate from the stance which you have articulated. However, I would respectfully argue that this is not what the confession…

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“A Mormon With a Mission” (via Contrast)

Brandon Adams’ observations concerning Glenn Beck’s efforts at “Restoring Honor” while revising history. Beck’s statement that “this is not political, this is about God,” should cause discerning Christians to reevaluate this devout Mormon man’s agenda.

I’ve posted a couple of articles recently about Glenn Beck on facebook. They were prompted by his “Restoring Honor” rally in which, I was told, he called for a national religious revival – turning our hearts back to God. I decided to watch his opening prayer/speech for the rally and was pretty amazed at what I heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvM-jtYEaa4 1) Beck said “this is not political, this is about God.” He was clear that this is a rel … Read More

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