Author Archives: VirginiaNative1646

Review: Gideons Brown Leather Personal Bible (KJV)

Posted on July 14, 2015

As a member of the Gideons International, there are numerous types of Scriptures which I can order. The vast majority of these Scriptures are intended for evangelism purposes. There are a handful of Bibles, however, which are for personal use. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Apostate”

Posted on September 28, 2013

We live in interesting times to say the least.  Many within the church struggle to make sense of what we now call the “post-Christian era” in which civilization itself appears to be falling apart.  Many Christians are wondering just how … Continue reading →

Posted in books, civil government, culture, history | 2 Comments

The Gideons and the ESV

Posted on August 19, 2013

As I noted in this blog about a month ago, I officially joined the Gideons International.  They have a solid reputation for worldwide Bible distribution and I’ve heard plenty of people say that the Gideons are responsible for giving them … Continue reading →

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Not One Word?

Posted on January 12, 2013

This past week saw yet another public controversy erupt regarding a Christian pastor and matters pertaining to sexual ethics.  Most of you are aware of President Barack Obama’s first choice of Pastor Louie Giglio to give the benediction at the … Continue reading →

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Richard Baxter on Library Essentials

Posted on May 30, 2012

If you had to pick but a few essential items to have in your theological library–yes, a few bare bones essentials–then what would they be?  The Puritan Richard Baxter once asked such a question: “What books, especially of theology, should … Continue reading →

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John Calvin on Lent

Posted on February 22, 2012

This week I was pleasantly surprised to see the Reformed Baptist Fellowship blog re-post my article on Lent.  It’s not an issue quite like justification or the Trinity, but it’s important nonetheless for a variety of reasons.  In some sense … Continue reading →

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John Calvin on Abortion

Posted on January 30, 2012

In his commentary on Exodus 21:22, John Calvin had this to say regarding the act of abortion: For the fetus, though enclosed in the womb of its mother, is already a human being, and it is a monstrous crime to … Continue reading →

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