Four Reasons the Magistrates have a Duty to Criminalize Homosexual Acts
By Pastor Matthew Trewhella We live in the midst of [...]
Sermons: Church History
Sermons on Church History from Mercy Seat Christian Church, including A Defense of the Crusades, Katherine von Bora: A Labor Day Sermon, The Hounded and The Martyred (Luther and Hus) and Nicholas von Amsdorf - Champion of Magdeburg, available here.
Pietism
Pastor Matt Trewhella speaks about the history and effects of Pietism at the Project Nineveh Abolitionist Conference in Aurora, IL, on August 21, 2015.
A Brief History on Pietism and Statist Rulers
Why Rulers Promote a Pietistic Form of Christianity by Pastor [...]
The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine: A Sword Against Unjust Edicts and Tyranny
We must remember that all authority is delegated. No man who holds State office rules autonomously. The authority he has is delegated to him by God. Hence, all those in positions of authority stand accountable to God. This is why the practice of the church historically has been – when the State commands that which God forbids or forbids that which God commands, we have a duty to obey God rather than man. The Bible clearly teaches this principle.
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.
APOLOGETICS and the STATE
A popularly held belief amongst Christians in America is that [...]
A Call to Preach in the Field
By Pastor Matt Trewhella Church history is important to a [...]
The Sanquhar Declaration
A Declaration posted by the Scottish Covenanters on June 22nd, [...]
A Short Treatise of Political Power
A Short Treatise of Political Power, and of the True [...]