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Radical Conservatives (opens the original)
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The term “radical” comes from a Latin word which means “originating in the root or ground.”[1] Historically, to be radical meant to recover the roots. While “radical conservative” sounds paradoxical, it conveys an accurate assessment of what conservativism does. It goes back to the roots or the sources to remember and learn. This concept came to mind in reading John Owen’s work, Christologia. Owen defended historic Christology in a systematic and biblical fashion. Utilizing church history in poi
The Necessity of Tradition for Bible Reading (opens the original)
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Sometime around 358, Athanasius, exiled bishop of Alexandria, received a letter in the desert from one of his most trusted theological allies, Serapion, bishop of Thmuis. Serapion needed Athanasius’ help responding to a heretical faction that was denying the divinity of the Holy Spirit. Apparently, these “Tropikoi”, or “Misinterpreters”—Athanasius’ nickname for them—claimed that the Holy Spirit was only an angel. Athanasius, enduring the third of five exiles due to his defense of orthodoxy again
“Does It Point to Christ?” (opens the original)
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In one of my seminars, John Owen is my constant companion. True, Owen can be dense, verbose, and a challenging read. However, when you read Communion with the Triune God, your heart is moved and stirred. Owen’s systematic treatment of how Christians enjoy communion with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit draws the affections heavenward. His exposition of how believers commune with the Holy Trinity dismantles any notion of cold Puritanism that cared only for the intellect. One aspect of Owe
Who’s Afraid of Tradition? (opens the original)
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As a pastor, I hardly ever get to visit other churches. However, last year, I worshiped with a congregation from a tradition different from my own. I thoroughly enjoyed fellowshipping with these brothers and sisters. They were kind and hospitable, and the word of God was preached faithfully. Though I didn’t know any of the songs, I was able to join in easily enough and add my voice to the chorus of praise. And then I had to stop.I found myself singing lyrics that I didn’t believe. The song was c
Many Streams: One River (opens the original)
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Last week, I was blessed to participate in a conference put on by the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. The theme of the conference was Baptist Leadership in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Over two days, papers were presented that dealt with British Baptists such as Andrew Fuller, John Fawcett, and Caleb Evans and American Baptists such as William Rogers and Isaac Backus. It reminded me that Baptists are like a river. There is a sense in which certain core tenets unite all Bap
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