A Future for Israel in Romans 9-11
By Dr. Paul Hartog / March 30, 2026
James Montgomery Boice relayed the account of Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, conversing with his chaplain concerning the reliability of the Scriptures.1 always precedes orthopraxy.2 Correct doctrine always precedes correct practice. No one can function with biblical practice and methodology without first having correct beliefs...
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Fulfilled Messianic Prophecies from the Book of Zechariah
By Dr. Keith Kobelia / September 15, 2025
Among the most intriguing prophetic sections of the Bible are the prophecies of Zechariah which are contained in the book that bears his name. Zechariah is teeming with Messianic prophecies,...
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Biblical Hermeneutics and Postmodernism
Posted on by Dr. Douglas Brown
In Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass, Humpty Dumpty and Alice share this playful exchange:
“And only one for birthday presents, you know. There’s glory for you!”
“I don’t know what you mean by ‘glory’,” Alice said.
Humpty Dumpty smiled contemptuously. “Of course you don’t—till I tell you. I meant ‘there’s a nice knock-down argument for you!’”
“But ‘glory’ doesn’t mean ‘a nice knock-down argument’,” Alice objected.
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.”
Preach the Word
Posted on by Dr. Daniel Brown
“Preach the word.” Paul’s pastoral command rings with clarity in the heart and mind of everyone who aspires to fulfill the biblical duties of the pastor (2 Tim. 4:2). The world today rejects the authority of God’s Word as well as its proclamation. The world and even many evangelicals see the Bible as outdated and inadequate as a guide for life. If we believe that the Scriptures are indeed inspired and the product of the breath of God, we must proclaim the Bible as the word of truth, the destiny-changing message, and the life-changing gospel that transforms a sinner into a child of God.
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Myron J. Houghton
Posted on by Lance Augsburger
No one says “Schenectady” quite like someone who spent their formative years in that part of New York. I still love to hear it roll off the tongue of my theology professor and friend, Dr. Myron J. Houghton.
Not only does Schenectady, New York, have a pleasant ring—it also has a significant history. While you may not find it in most history books, it is the place that God reached into the Houghton family with His saving grace. Twin brothers Myron and George came to saving faith in Christ through the gospel witness of a neighborhood Bible club.
A Baptist Perspective on Reformed Theology
Posted on by Dr. Myron J. Houghton
The term Reformed theology means different things to different people.
For some, this term simply refers to the ‘doctrines of grace’ which are also known as the five points of Calvinism. They are:
Total depravity: Sin has so affected all areas of our personality that no one seeks after God.
Unconditional election: God’s choice of some to be saved was not based on foreseen merit or faith.
Limited atonement: God’s purpose in sending His Son was to actually save and preserve the elect.
Speaking for God A Definition and Implications of Preaching that Glorifies God
Posted on by Dr. Dean Taylor
1 Peter 4:10-11
God has chosen to use human messengers to deliver divine truth. The activity whereby He does this today is called preaching. Those who preach can and must derive their content from God’s Word, the Bible. Peter emphasized the importance of this in 1 Peter 4:10–11. The stated outcome of following his instruction is that God will be glorified. A close look at this text will lead us to a definition and some implications of preaching that glorifies God.
The Reformed Tradition and the Problem of Infant Communion
Posted on by Dr. Ken Rathbun
INTRODUCTION
The title of this article may seem like I am suggesting that churches who hold to Reformed1 theology should not be practicing infant communion. The fact is, they do not. One might wonder, “Does any denomination allow infants to partake of the Lord’s Supper?” The answer is yes. In Eastern Orthodox churches and a few other denominations, it is not only allowed, but it is a standard practice. Why do these churches accept this practice, and why is it a problem for churches who adhere to Reformed theology?
Teaching and Teachers Two Essential Components in a New Testament Church
Posted on by Mr. Don Anderson
A troubling trend is developing in churches today. This trend is not something we see in the “other” kinds of churches (i.e., the mainline, liberal churches) but in what we usually call “our” kind of churches—solid, Bible-preaching churches. The trend is a diminishing emphasis on Bible teachers and Bible teaching. This trend shows up in children’s and youth ministries, but nowhere is it more prevalent than in adult ministries, especially adult Sunday School classes.1 In this article we examine the New Testament emphasis on teachers and teaching and then suggest some action steps churches can take to reestablish their adult Sunday School classes.
Implementing the New Testament Emphasis in Adult Teaching Ministries
Posted on by Mr. Don Anderson
The first article demonstrated that teachers and teaching are two essential components of a New Testament church at any age level. This second article focuses specifically on the Bible teaching ministries for adults.
ADULT TEACHING MINISTRIES TODAY
Churches today utilize three main Bible teaching ministries for adults:
• Adult Sunday School classes (sometimes called adult Bible fellowships),
• Specialized Bible studies (such as men’s and women’s Bible studies), and
• Small groups (small groups of adults who meet at various times; sometimes called cell groups or life groups).
Do the Work of an Evangelist
Posted on by Dr. Daniel Brown
Every Christian understands the importance of evangelism, but sadly it is on the decline in many churches. And the scarcity of evangelism has led to the decline and closure of many churches. In this issue of the Faith Pulpit Dr. Daniel Brown, faculty member of Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, challenges pastors to follow the Biblical command to “do the work of an evangelist.” If pastors will carry out their responsibility, more people will have the opportunity to hear the gospel and our churches will thrive again.
Colossians 2:11-12 and the Circumcision-Infant Baptism Analogy
Posted on by Dr. Ken Rathbun
Most Baptists have heard of Reformed and Presbyterian churches who baptize babies, because “the practice of circumcision in the Old Testament (OT) is replaced by infant baptism in the New.” Verses cited in support of this analogy include Gen. 17:7–8; Gal. 3:9, 14; Col. 2:11–12; Acts 2:38–39; Rom. 4:11–12; 1 Cor. 7:14; Matt. 28:19; Mark 10:13–16; and Luke 18:15.1The challenge for those who use this analogy is that these passages either mention circumcision (Gen. 17:7–8; Rom. 4:11–12) or baptism (Acts 2:38–39; Matt.
