Pragmatism in church life is such a powerful magnet. It can be used to turn goals into gods. Pragmatism makes the end the ultimate goal. Whatever it takes to reach the end is essentially justified. You can see this in Wall Street investors who will stop at nothing to produce a quick return or in…
It’s almost impossible to wade into these waters these days and come out unscathed, but here goes. I am in shock at what is happening in my country as I write this. Most of us have heard our parents or grandparents try to instill in us the truth that it is never right to do…
Written by Pastor Josh Merrell of South Side Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. More than a few people have begun to wonder if this series on Calvinism was ever going to end. I sympathize! In fact, I can assure you that no one is more ready to be done with the discussion than I. Thankfully, this…
Written by Pastor Josh Merrell of South Side Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. For many people, an article purporting to show that Calvinism is Unscriptural should have appeared at or near the beginning of this series—not the end. For them, it’s an open-and-shut case. John 3:16 alone is enough to render Calvinism a heretical aberration…
Written by Pastor Josh Merrell of South Side Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. Contrary to the impression one might get after reading eight consecutive articles on the topic, Calvinism is not a subject with which I am obsessed. Moreover, I do not relish the opportunity to confront Calvinists; I am saddened the need to do…
