Pastor Matt Trewhella speaks about the history and effects of Pietism at the Project Nineveh Abolitionist Conference in Aurora, IL, on August 21, 2015.Continue reading
Tag: Culture
Heart for the Next Generation: The Power of Music
Jason Storms speaks on the power of music and its influence on the modern world and culture.Continue reading
Is Education Comprehensive or Selective?
I spend much time out on university campuses preaching. I often have some of my children with me when I do so. The question always arises at some point – “Why aren‟t your kids in school?” I explain that we homeschool our children. This always results in the accusation that my wife and I –...Continue reading
America’s Education System Breeds Perpetual Adolescence
It is my contention that America breeds perpetual adolescence amongst its people. We are a nation of people that refuses to grow up. I Corinthians 13:11 states “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put...Continue reading
The Destructive Influence of Pietism in American Society
Christian men of old saw things far differently. They Believed the civil authorities should "kiss the Son, lest He be angry" (Psalm 2:10-12). They sought to win the magistrates of their day to Christ or to at least respect His rule. They understood that the law of God in society was needed, and that civil government was suppose to be a picture of God's justice and glory in the earth, causing men to consider matters of eternal salvation.Continue reading
The Bad Effect of the Anti-child Mentality Upon Public Policy in America
Martin Luther wrote in his day that “There are many who do not want to have children.” The desire to prevent offspring is nothing new. Man has always, because of self-centeredness and the pursuit of materialism and ease, viewed having many children as a burden, and a detriment to self-fulfillment. But if the conditions of...Continue reading
Debt, Dependency and the American Education Industry
In America today, everyone thinks you should just go to college after you’re done with high school. Parents just assume it is their duty to make sure their child goes off to the university. Very little thought goes into this decision, other than which university. I want to proffer the idea that maybe one should...Continue reading
Rev. George Wilson: A Life Well-Lived
In the midst of this cheap, me-centered, American Christianity, few seem to finish the race. In the midst of this cheap, me-centered, American Christianity, there are few men you can emulate; there are few men who provoke you to love and good works; few men who keep you pressing toward the high mark. George Wilson was one of those few men, and I will dearly miss him.Continue reading
Christians Should Desire To Have Many Children
As Christians, we have children because we see God’s created order declared in Scripture and we obey it; we live in fulfillment of it; we don’t try to circumvent it. We are a theologically-driven people. We conduct our lives in accordance with Holy Scripture. We do what we do based upon what the Word of God declares. We have children, even large numbers of them, because we have fealty to the Lord and His Word. Our worldview is shaped by Holy Scripture.Continue reading
APOLOGETICS and the STATE
A popularly held belief amongst Christians in America is that the early church had nothing to do with politics. Nothing could be further from the truth. Even a brief perusal of the writings of early churchmen known as apologists, reveals that almost all of their writings were directed towards the State. They were written to...Continue reading