Category Archives: Non-eschatology Studies

Church Membership and Theological Labels

Church, Creeds, Non-eschatology Studies December 18, 2013 Leave a comment

PMT 2013-041b by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

A reader responded to our blog article “Why Must We Join the Church?” (PMT 2013-036b Dr. Jeffrey K. Boer). In that he had an extensive interaction on a significant issue, I thought it might be a good idea to respond to him briefly. I will do so in two articles. Continue reading →

Why Must We Join the Church? (2)

Non-eschatology Studies December 6, 2013 Comments: 3

PMT 2013-036b Dr. Jeffrey K. Boer
Sharon OPC

Formal church membership is a covenantal obligation for the faithful Christian, as Pastor Boer explains. Continue reading →

Why Must We Join the Church? (1)

Non-eschatology Studies December 4, 2013 Comments: 17

PMT 2013-035b by Dr. Jeffrey K. Boer
Sharon OPC

Formal church membership is a covenantal obligation for the Christian, as Dr. Boer notes in the following message. Continue reading →

An Interview on Wine Drinking

Non-eschatology Studies December 2, 2013 Comments: 7

PMT 2013-034b by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

I have been interviewed on Christian radio programs regarding the Christian an alcoholic beverages. I will post a synopsis of one interview I had awhile back.

Aren’t there two kinds of wine in Scripture? Continue reading →

Quick Response to Homosexual Defenses

Non-eschatology Studies November 29, 2013 Comments: 2

PMT 2014-033b by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

In this posting I will summarize some quick responses to popular arguments in defense of homosexuality. Perhaps you have heard some of these arguments supporting tolerance of homosexual conduct.

I. POPULAR ARGUMENTS

A. Personal Preferences

“I prefer to quote Scriptures that support life for my fellow man.”

  • What does this preference have to do with reality? Do you get your preferences?
  • What does our personal preferences have to do with universal moral principles?
  • Christ often warned of woes upon evil doers, such as the seven woes upon the Pharisees in Matthew 23. In fact, he taught more on Hell than anyone else in Scripture. Continue reading →

Church and State in Israel and America

Non-eschatology Studies November 27, 2013 Leave a comment

PMT 2013-032b by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D.

Common misperceptions hold that the application of God’s Law in modern society would entail some sort of union of church and state. Continue reading →

Does the Bible Endorse Capital Punishment?

Non-eschatology Studies November 22, 2013 1 Comment

PMT 2013-030b by Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.

Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic today. What does the Bible teach about this topic? Continue reading →