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Introduction: America’s Obsession with Rights Americans routinely invoke their rights. They invent new rights with amazing regularity. In fact, America was born… Read More…
From San Francisco to Nairobi On June 21, 2025, our mission team from Sovereign Grace Baptist Church—Sergio Magana, Walter Resendes, and Alexander… Read More…
A backdoor witness is not a substitute witness. It is when we share about God, Christ, or the truth of the Bible…. Read More…
Although the phrase “born again” is Biblical, it is today a source of great confusion. It is used by politicians to get… Read More…
Introduction Only a crazy person in this day and age would write on the subject of music. There are more differences of… Read More…
The Sacrifice of God's Son The people of Israel "could have" looked at the death of Jesus with all its blood and… Read More…
The Historical Context of Sunday Worship The Christian everywhere and always has worshipped on Sunday, with few exceptions. The Christians in Germany,… Read More…
The internet is not a good place to fix personal conflict… but it sure seems a good place to cause it! In… Read More…
The San Francisco Giants are the best baseball team ever. I am sure you agree with this because it is a simple… Read More…
Twenty-one hours from His death, Jesus gathers His twelve disciples unto Himself to eat the Passover meal with them (Luke 22:7-23). Just… Read More…
There have been countless articles and thoughts written on the subject of eternal security of the believer. Doubtless, there are mounds which… Read More…
I don’t usually get involved in the political and social issues related to Christians. Not a lack of interest necessarily, but rather… Read More…
Hospital visitation of a dying saint often results in my being blessed more than being the blessing. One characteristic is always present… Read More…
This article reflects what a friend of mine calls an “ah ha!” moment. It happens rather frequently to me. I suppose I… Read More…
When the Old Testament prophets warned the people they often were scorned and even put in prison or killed. To warn is… Read More…
This article examines doctrinal differences between SGBC and Calvary Chapel, focusing on contrasting views on Calvinism. It discusses key beliefs such as Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Predestination, and Perseverance of the Saints, presenting perspec
The city of Corinth had a population ofbetween 100,000-600,000 people in the days of the Apostle Paul. It was a very sinful… Read More…
Faithfulness is the foundation of true friendship. Jesus is the model of friendship. He called us his friend (John 15:15) and He… Read More…
Ephesians 2:1-5 EPHESIANS ONE is certainly one of the greatest chapters in the Bible. It tells us succinctly what God the Father,… Read More…
Part One I. Sign Gifts Were Temporary in the New Testament A. Hebrews 2:3-4 “Confirmed” = past tense; apostles only B. Gifts… Read More…
Ephesians 2:4-10 AS A YOUNG MAN, I was told more than once, "Bill, you're too gracey." You see, I came out of… Read More…
Process and Goal I. The key to understanding forgiveness is to understand how God has forgiven us.(Eph. 4:23) A. Not a feeling… Read More…
INTRO: What do we mean when we speak of the “Effectual Call” 1. Other titles: a. Irresistible grace b. Efficacious grace 2. … Read More…
Is the church really divided? And if so, why? Didn’t Jesus pray for us to be one (John 17:21)? Doesn’t the Father… Read More…
In recent days I have heard the word “conservative” tossed around in the church world and I think it may help us… Read More…
The article explores the contrast between open-mindedness and narrow-mindedness, particularly in the context of faith. While open-mindedness is often seen as virtuous, the article also acknowledges the necessity of narrow-minded focus in professions like medicine and aviation, as well as in matters
This article underscores the necessity of strong doctrinal convictions within the Christian Church for fostering unity. It emphasizes the importance of basing convictions on biblical truths, being open-minded and charitable in discussions, and handling challenged convictions with respect and a willi
From time to time we read something we just want to share. In my son's church is a fifteen year old girl… Read More…
Today, people are too busy to pray, too busy to read the Bible, too busy to witness, too busy to go to… Read More…
Man today desires to be his own authority. We demand a total reliance on self to determine the existence of God and… Read More…
The “politically correct” groups and individuals continually refer to the Christians’ participation in “their” world as the “religious right.” It is said… Read More…
To the majority of professing Christendom, the subject of the woman’s covering simply goes undiscussed. In contrast to that we find in… Read More…
One of the most damaging consequences of humanistic psychology in our culture today is its inroad made in training children. First, they… Read More…
Genesis 3:1-6 records man’s first sin and the fall of mankind into sin’s corruption and bondage. This account has been called fictitious… Read More…
Francis Schaffer spoke of objective truth as “true truth.” Alan Bloom’s book, The Closing of the American Mind, states that, “The American… Read More…
Worship can be very confusing. Most of us got our start in a church somewhere and the way it was done there… Read More…
The word liberal means “free.” In the Bible this word refers to the freedom a Christian receives from the bondage of sin… Read More…
Legalism is that evil teaching that man can be acceptable to God by his own merit. Legalism is a self-righteous spirit that… Read More…
The Good Shepherd is Jesus. All who trust Him as Savior and Lord become His sheep. He gave His life for the… Read More…
Douglas Wilson said, "Grace has no handles and is impossible for sinners to pick up, but it does have hands and consequently… Read More…
Jesus quotes Zechariah when He says in Matthew 26:31, “Strike the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will scatter.” This happened… Read More…
Today, with churches so bent on “breaking down the walls,” fewer and fewer people even know what ever erected them. Central to… Read More…
God’s word is clear that the most important part of a church service is preaching. The only preaching that is approved by… Read More…
In a day when absolutes are scoffed, the absolute of "Positive Tolerance" is almost reverenced. I was taught that tolerance means to… Read More…
Christians who openly and unashamedly tell others of Christ will be very unpopular people. Therefore, to avoid the shunning and persecution, Christ… Read More…
I Corinthians 13:8-12 I. Love never fails, but some gifts fail (8) A. Prophecies fail B. Tongues fail C. Knowledge fails *… Read More…
Jonathan Edwards in his brilliant essay "The Freedom of the Will" states that "all men have the freedom to do whatever they… Read More…
Romans 9:1-24 The sovereignty of God is a doctrine that Christians ought to learn, yet many of its aspects are hard to… Read More…
We live in the whiplash of the efforts of the thousands who have cried "legalism.” Evangelicals 30 years ago invented a new definition… Read More…
Twenty-one hours from His death Jesus gathered His twelve disciples to Himself to eat the Passover meal with them. Just five days… Read More…
Clarification: I have not written this to start an argument but to explain. I fully realize there are various views within covenant… Read More…
Martin Luther said the doctrine of election was the "heart of the church." Few doctrines of Scripture divide people more than unconditional… Read More…
G. Campbell Morgan once preached from II Samuel 9:13: “So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king’s… Read More…
Whenever a move from one location to another is necessary, it is proper to church shop. More and more churches have changed… Read More…
Apologetics = give an answer The Divine Solution: Our Part I. Our part in the divine solution is to answer with the… Read More…
In the 1800's most states enacted compulsory school attendance laws. Since that time even Christian parents have accepted the idea that education… Read More…
Apologetics = give an answer Limitations and Values of Christian Evidences I. The limitation of Christian evidences A. The different types of… Read More…
Apologetics = give an answer Human Limitations I. To give an answer does not require being able to satisfy objections. A. The… Read More…
In I Corinthians 6:1, Paul states, “Dare any of you having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and… Read More…
The evangelical Church, under the advice of the prolific writer George Barna, has learned how to sell itself to America . Most… Read More…
Hundreds of books have been written on how to preach God's word. Seminaries emphasize knowing Gods word and preaching it. Good preachers… Read More…
The subject of war begins with the Person and work of God. The word war is found in the Bible over 300… Read More…
Have you noticed the post office is raising the price of stamps? We all groan, but know they need a greater income… Read More…
Proverb 6:16-19 is called a numerical Proverb. This writing style is used sparingly in the Bible but it can also be seen… Read More…
Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It… Read More…
America is a melting pot of many worldviews. It is in this environment that God has called us to raise our children…. Read More…
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It is obvious that the chicken did, in fact two chickens came before an… Read More…
According to the Bible, the end of Gentile history will be dominated by a one-world government. Daniel uncovers all of Gentile history… Read More…
Are you sure you know what worldliness really is? For many, it is a modern Jezebel; for others, it is forms of… Read More…
John 7:24 “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” Things are not always as they appear to the… Read More…
A Position Paper by Pastors William Heinrich and Johnnie Sloan Introductory Comment: It has been our practice since the beginning of Sovereign… Read More…
For years I believed that Election and predestination was something to be taught only after you are in the family of God. … Read More…
Was the GARBC a “moderately Calvinistic” fellowship in its beginning as the article states? Did it only ascribe to the 1833 New… Read More…
Americans routinely invoke their rights. They invent new rights with amazing regularity. In fact, America was born from a dispute about rights…. Read More…
A pastor faces much opposition to his God-given responsibility to lead. Those who do not get their way will cry, “He won’t… Read More…
I know very little about music. I know to what degree I like or dislike a song and sometimes why. However, nothing… Read More…
Position Paper by Pastors William Heinrich and Johnnie Sloan There are three views considered: Amillennial, Post Millennial, Pre-Millennial(SGBC Pastors agree with the… Read More…
A Position Paper DISCLAIMER:After years of reading both the Bible and books on the subject of divorce and remarriage, it must be… Read More…
A Position Paper In a day when commitment is a rare commodity, it should come as no surprise that church membership is… Read More…
Some have asked why Sovereign Grace Baptist Church has chosen to affiliate with the GARBC. The answer lies in three primary fields. … Read More…
Years ago I went to a seminar held at the GARBC National Conference. I don’t remember the teacher or year but I… Read More…
I often am asked to have a Bible study. My answer is always the same. If you want to study the Bible,… Read More…
Pelagius was a British monk who lived around 354-418 A.D. He taught a creationist view of the soul of man. He reasoned… Read More…
Recently our compassion at SGBC has been tested. How have we done or are doing? Job’s friends willingly sat for seven days… Read More…
2 Corinthians 10:3-6For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our… Read More…
The great Princeton theologian B.B. Warfield wrote, “The world should realize with increased clearness that Evangelicalism stands or falls with Calvinism.” As… Read More…
It is interesting that the two commandments of the greatest length are the most debated in the church. Ex 20:4-6 "You shall… Read More…
Apologetics = give an answer The Divine Solution: God's Part I. Regeneration precedes sight and entrance. John 3:1-3 There was a man… Read More…
In addition to the current discussions arising from the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage, a seemingly endless train of news… Read More…
In the last decade the term reformed has become equated with Biblical or Scriptural. There has become an almost canonical sound to… Read More…
1852 Birth of Charles Taze Russell, founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses. 1867 Russell joined a Congregational Church at the age of 15… Read More…
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