A Compassionate, Counter-Cultural, Christian Response
An examination of Scripture passages that address the current racial conflicts in our nation's culture, written by Kevin Huang, a graduate of The Expositors Seminary currently pastoring in North Carolina.
Affirmations and Denials
From our Critical Thinking in Critical Times symposium to navigate biblical responses to dangerous assaults on the truth, these affirmations and denials are our attempt to articulate where we stand on these issues; Scripture properly interpreted is the supreme authority in all such matters.
A Critique of Family-Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham
A balanced and biblical look at the Family-Integrated Movement (FIC).
Eight Gifts From a Father to His Children
Essay on Irritability
When you come home from a tough day and your family demands attention, are you irritable? Children know when a parent is not walking according to the Scriptures and submitting themselves to the truth of God’s Word. An irritable person is someone who cannot tolerate inconveniences in their life. This short essay examines irritability from God’s Word and provides tools to build habits of looking at every challenge as from the Lord.
How Do I Know the Miraculous Gifts Aren’t for Today?
"Are the miraculous spiritual gifts still active in the church? We must ask this question because of the increasing profession of the miraculous gifts among Christians today. How should we test this claim? Frederick Bruner once said, 'The test of anything calling itself Christian is not the significance of its success or its power, though these make the test more imperative. The test is truth.' Do these gifts still exist? I don’t believe they do. How do I know this? The shortest answer is that God revealed it to me! God told me so in His Word."
Introduction to Postmillennialism
Just Exactly What Am I Missing? - Jerry Wragg
A discussion of cessationism
Music and Worship Ministries: Seeking a Godly Balance
In this booklet you will find the following: An overview of the concept of worship in Scripture, Presuppositions underlying music and worship at Grace Immanuel, guiding principles for music and worship ministry, weaknesses to avoid in the music of worship ministry, and practical tips for blending timeless and contemporary styles into one service.
Navigating the Grey Areas of Life
"How do we make wholesome, wise, and Christ-honoring decisions when the Bible seems less definitive, giving us freedom of conscience in some areas? It is not enough to simply ask “what’s wrong with it?” or to reason “I haven’t found a Bible verse prohibiting it, therefore it’s ok”. The following is a brief list of helpful questions which promote honest reflection, and compel us to think biblically and critically not only about each decision but the motives behind them."
Here are some recommended resources to help you guide you in biblical principles during difficult times.
Dr. Zemek: Thoughts to Renew Your Mind
- Part 1: Obeying Civil Authorities
- Part 2: Pep Talks
- Part 3: Lessons from Lamentations and Habakkuk
- Part 4: Stir-crazy, Cabin Fever
* Roadblock Your Heart
* There's Anticipation, then There's Eager Anticipation!
* Waiting Isn't Easy
* A "Fear Not" Follow Up
