Author: Allen Nelson IV

Why You Should Preach Dressed Up

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jul 1, 2019 | Theology |

I’m sort of snickering as I write this because I know you probably clicked this link...

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The Religious Affections and Pastoral Ministry

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | May 27, 2019 | Theology |

Recently, I had the opportunity to preach a message at a Jonathan Edwards conference on The...

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The Essence and Effects of Sin

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | May 21, 2019 | Theology |

In 2017 I had the joy of preaching through the book of 1 Peter at our church. It is amazing how...

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A Letter to a Soul Seeking Jesus: #2

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | May 20, 2019 | Evangelism, series, Theology |

This series is a group of six letters written by Robert Murray M’Cheyenne contained in The...

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A Letter to a Soul Seeking Jesus: #1

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | May 15, 2019 | Evangelism, series, Theology |

This series is a group of six letters written by Robert Murray M’Cheyenne contained in The...

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Bigfoot, Nessie, and Pastorless Christians

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Apr 16, 2019 | Theology |

Boy. Guess I sort of tipped my hand right there in the title, didn’t I? I mean, unless you...

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Next Pitch

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Apr 12, 2019 | Theology |

It’s springtime and that means Baseball season in America. I thought I’d share an analogy today...

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Pastors, Preach God

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 28, 2019 | Theology |

The following is an excerpt from Before the Throne: Reflections on God’s Holiness. You can...

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3 Ways to Misuse Wealth

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 25, 2019 | Theology |

We’ve been walking through the book of James at Perryville Second Baptist Church in 2019, and...

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Guest Book Review of Before the Throne

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 15, 2019 | Theology |

Before the Throne: Reflections on God’s Holiness is scheduled to print Spring 2019. Dr....

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Dad, Are We Going the Right Way?

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 12, 2019 | Theology |

It may not sound all that fancy but our family of 7 once took a Mother’s Day drive in our...

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From Death to Life – Another Guest Review

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 10, 2019 | Theology |

Grateful to put up another review of From Death to Life: How Salvation Works. This one comes from...

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Draw Near to God – Part 3

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 8, 2019 | series, Theology |

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. This is James 4:8a and what we’ve been looking at...

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Before the Throne — Endorsements

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Mar 1, 2019 | Theology |

  I have been blessed once again with some great brothers who have been willing to read my...

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Draw Near to God – Part 2

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 25, 2019 | series, Theology |

We’ve been talking about James 4:8. Last time we looked at how this verse is a command, a...

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Trying Times, Faithful God

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 22, 2019 | Theology |

I wrote recently about a difficult experience in my first pastorate that ended with me finding no...

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Draw Near to God – Part 1

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 19, 2019 | Theology |

In preaching through the book of James at Perryville Second Baptist Church, we inevitably came...

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The Star Naming God

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 13, 2019 | Theology |

I do not claim to be a scientist or mathematician, but I plan to dabble in both these disciplines...

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Surplus – A Book Review

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 8, 2019 | Theology |

I had the joy recently to read a new book by Bryan Elliff entitled Surplus: Fearless Generosity in...

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Young, Restless, and Unemployed: The Resignation Letter from My First Pastorate

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Feb 5, 2019 | Theology |

The date was October 10, 2010, at a Southern Baptist Church in a community of about 3,500 people....

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Before the Throne: Book Excerpt

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jan 28, 2019 | Theology |

Lord willing sometime in 2019 I will be publishing my 2nd book—entitled Before the Throne:...

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Before the Throne: Cover Reveal and Book Update

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jan 23, 2019 | Theology |

I am excited to show off Stephen J. Melniszyn’s work on my next book, Before the Throne:...

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Free Will, God’s Grace, and a Carrot on a Stick

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jan 21, 2019 | Evangelism, Missions, Theology |

For a long time, Christians have been debating the nature of man’s will (is it free?), the...

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A Short Recounting of George Whitefield’s Conversion

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jan 16, 2019 | Theology |

Before Lifeway, there was the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. In the...

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Religion or Relationship?

Posted by Allen Nelson IV | Jan 8, 2019 | Theology |

Is Christianity about religion or a relationship? I understand what folks mean when they try to...

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