by pastor | Feb 9, 2019 | Baptism, Sacraments, Word Studies
One of the known risks of becoming reformed is that you sometimes have to re-examine some of your long held beliefs about what the Bible actually teaches. This is certainly the case when it comes to the mode of baptism. Most Americans equate baptism with immersion, so...
by pastor | Jul 22, 2018 | Theology, Word Studies
Due to their intense love for scripture, Reformed Christians also love to discuss theology. This Theological Glossary is offered to help non-reformed or newly-reformed Christians better understand and engage in such discussions. If there is a theological term you like...
by pastor | Jun 5, 2018 | Word Studies
The word “disciple” comes from the Greek word mathetes (pronounced math-ay-tays). This word was used in pre-christian literature to describe a ‘pupil’ or ‘apprentice’ who had committed himself to attaining understanding or expertise in a certain field of study. Three...
by pastor | Dec 22, 2016 | Ask the Pastor, Newspaper, Word Studies
I have been asked more than once (and have also overheard many heated debates) about the modern “Christmas VS Holiday” controversy. Most Christians get immediately offended when the word “Holiday” is substituted for “Christmas”...
by pastor | Dec 24, 2014 | Newspaper, Word Studies
I was recently visiting with a friend who attends a different church than mine and she mentioned having some mixed feelings about increased church attendance during holiday seasons. Having heard about this dynamic many times before, and having personally witnessed it...
by pastor | Jul 31, 2013 | Word Studies
Every serious student of scripture needs to realize that some words have multiple meanings. Prime example: ISRAEL When the modern Bible reader sees this word, it is natural to think first of that modern nation in the middle east which calls itself by that name...
