Let’s Study the Beatitudes! Part 9, Persecution
There was a time when 2 Timothy 3:12 worried me. In it, Paul tells Timothy, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”…
Jacob Tanner
Jacob Tanner serves as Pastor of Christ Keystone Church, a Reformed Baptist church plant in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, and as Principal of Juniata Christian School. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working toward a Ph.D.
Edwards on Testing True Revival
The Great Awakening of the mid-eighteenth century provoked the ire of many Protestants. This was due to reports of hysteria surrounding the Awakening’s particular brand of revivalism. Many did not…
Edwards on the Recovery of True Christian Virtue
Christian virtue is lovely to behold. Jonathan Edwards, in his treatise A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of Virtue, described it as, “Something beautiful, or rather some kind of beauty, or…
Charnock and the Knowledge of God
In His glorious high priestly prayer (Jn. 17), Jesus reveals His heart for His followers. He earnestly asks that His glory might be made known to the elect. The reason?…
Sovereignty and Everyday Life
There I was: Already running late for an appointment and stuck in traffic behind a line of cars behind a horse and buggy. In my frustration, I thought to honk…
The Infinite Comforts of Union with Christ
The Christian’s union with Christ is one of the most beautiful—and most neglected—doctrines of the Christian faith. Within this doctrine, there are countless comforts afforded to the Christian, such as…
The Fear and Trembling of John Knox
It may be surprising, after noting his valiant tenacity, to recognize that John Knox was, by his own admission, a coward by nature when it came to embracing his call…
Martin Luther on Predestination
Martin Luther is best remembered today as the Reformer who defended the doctrine of justification by faith alone against the constant assaults of the Roman Catholic Papacy. However, this was…
The Right Hill to Die On
Wittenberg, Germany—October 31st, 1517—An obscure Augustinian Monk stands outside the doors of the Castle Church. In his hand, he holds a hammer and is prepared to nail in place The…
Tulip: Irresistible Grace
Irresistible grace is the fourth part of the Tulip acronym and is the one doctrine of grace that every Christian, deep down, can never deny. No Christian will balk in…
The Thunderous Roar of John Knox
Preaching the Word of God is one of the most blessed tasks a man may be called to perform. However, just as James warns that not all should desire to…
Prayer Tips: For What Should We Pray?
Two of some of the biggest questions that many Christians ask relate to prayer. On one hand, Christians want to know how they should pray. On the other hand, they…