In my last post, I declared according to scriptural principle that even though nobody was saved through our evangelistic efforts last week, we were still successful in God’s eyes because we were faithful to do everything that He has called us to do. In this article, I want to answer the question: am I satisfied with no conversions last week? Let me…
CONNECT people to Christ and POUR into their lives His teaching so they'll OVERFLOW for the glory of God
CONNECT people to Christ and POUR into their lives His teaching so they'll OVERFLOW for the glory of God
Posts by Ben Simpson (Page 54)
Last week, West Main Baptist and the other churches in the Alexandria/Dowelltown/Liberty cluster of the Salem Baptist Association came together for an evangelistic rally. We had it in the open air grandstands of our fairground, giving it that old tent revival feel. Our expressed goal was to preach the gospel so that people would turn to Christ for salvation from the wrath…
What are the comparisons and contrasts between the Bible and its authority and general revelation and its authority? When comparing and contrasting the Bible and its authority to general revelation and its authority, it is important to understand that the Bible is in the category of special revelation. The nature of special revelation is such that it is not observable or discoverable…
How would you like to ruin the devil’s day? Want to see him with shoulders drooped, face all scrunched up in a frown of disappointment, and sitting on a bench pouting? That sounds awesome, doesn’t it? Okay then, here’s the game plan: rejoice in your suffering. No seriously. God has ordained suffering for your life to bring about much good, but the…
Perhaps you have recently had a knock at your door, and on the other side are Jehovah’s Witnesses. They are zealous and excited to share with you what they believe to be good news. Are they Christian? Should you listen to them or take their literature? Let’s take a look at this group and see. How Did the Jehovah’s Witnesses Begin? We’ll…
In the middle of August, I was blessed to teach systematic theology to twenty-three Honduran pastors outside of Tegucigalpa, Honduras at a Bible institute ran by Baptist Medical & Dental Mission International (BMDMI). On the heels of returning from that week-long trip, God has reminded me afresh of five major truths, which I share with you to stir you by way of…
Yesterday, I gave you the first 10 reasons from Scripture for taking risks for Jesus. Today, I’ll give you the final 10 that the Lord blessed me with on Saturday. These are not my words of wisdom. They are straight from the Word of God, which is wisdom indeed! So, if your flesh and the devil have you disobeying God and cowering…
Is Jesus calling you to take a step out in faith for Him? Are you hindered from taking that step because of fear? Is what Jesus is calling you to do a bit risky, and are your flesh and the devil pressuring you to say “No” to God? If you said “yes” to these questions, I want to comfort you by letting…
God is our maker and not what we have made. That’s major! Yet, it’s astonishing that people even today will gather materials and fashion for themselves an idol made of wood or metal. The Bible in several places shows the foolishness of this sinful practice. One explicit passage is Jeremiah 10:1-6: Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house…
A few nights ago I was up late going through some mp3 songs to put on my phone. I’m sure you know how songs so easily take you down Memory Lane. I was well on my way when I ran across Phil Vassar’s song from back in 2000 called “Just Another Day in Paradise.” The song is all about how crazy life…