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Cessationism

The Preaching Killdeer

June 24, 2020 by Allen Nelson IV

Growing up in rural Arkansas I had many opportunities to walk the woods with my grandfather learning about various aspects of nature, including birds. One of the most interesting birds I can remember is the Charadrius vociferous, or, you probably know it as the Killdeer. Or maybe, you’ve never heard of the Killdeer. That’s okay, […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: atonement, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, scripture

Ep. 029 | Brad Weber Interview — TAU Roundtable

November 21, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael interviews Brad Weber of Theology Nights @ http://theologynights.com/ Theology Nights offers Reformed theology, articles, teaching, videos, and podcasts. In this episode, Brad gives us insight into his former life of addiction and what drives him to do what he does today. Brad is an elder at Youngtown Metro Church. Enjoy this discussion between brothers who […]

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: blogging, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, cruciform, Devotional, gospel, grace, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura, titus

Ep. 027 | Dustin Benge Interview — TAU Roundtable

November 14, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael interviews Dr. Dustin Benge of Southern Seminary about the two sermons he gave at the 2019 Cruciform Conference concerning the cruciform gospel. Dustin preached from Titus 3 and posed 4 questions to consider: Where does a cruciform gospel start? What does a cruciform gospel exalt? What is the message of a cruciform gospel? And […]

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: blogging, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, cruciform, Cruciform Conference, cruciform gospel, Devotional, Dustin Benge, gospel, grace, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, Roundtable, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura, Things Above Us, titus

Ep. 026 | Michelle Lesley Interview — TAU Roundtable

November 12, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael interviews Michelle Lesley of michellelesley.com and A Word Fitly Spoken podcast about Feminism, femininity, biblical womanhood, and Moore. Michelle is a wife, mother, and blogger. You won’t want to miss this hard-hitting interview! 🙂  

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: A Word Fitly Spoken, Beth Moore, blogging, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Cruciform Conference, feminism, gospel, grace, homosexuality, interview, Michael Coughlin, Michelle Lesley, reformed theology, Roundtable, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura, Things Above Us, women, women's ministry

Ep. 024 | Kofi Interview — TAU Roundtable

November 5, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael interviews Kofi regarding his sermon, Hebrews 12: Cross Purchased Discipline. This discussion will edify saints as you get the benefit of the hours of study which was put in before the Cruciform Conference in Indianapolis. Also, we hear about Kofi’s church’s upcoming ministry events. Please visit https://gccroguevalley.org/ to learn more about Grace Community Church […]

Filed Under: Evangelism, Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: atonement, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, From death to life, gospel, grace, Hebrews, Kofi, Michael Coughlin, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura

Ep. 022 | Getting Apostasy Right — TAU Roundtable

August 20, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael, Tim, and George discuss the New Covenant promise of the perseverance of the saints and Tim’s article “Choked Out by Thorns.” How are we to think about folks who fall away like Joshua Harris or Marty Sampson? What assurance can a Christian have in this life that they will truly be preserved to the end?

What steps can someone take to make their calling and election sure and watch out for their brethren?

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: atonement, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, From death to life, gospel, grace, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura, Tim Bates

Ep. 021 | Getting the New Covenant Right — TAU Roundtable

July 25, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael and George discuss the New Covenant. This covenant is unmixed, unbreakable and unconditional. This is the first in a series where we will define the New Covenant, discuss its implications, apply it to the Christian life, and then contrast it to errors that ensue when getting the New Covenant wrong. Scripture references: Jeremiah 31:31-34; […]

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: atonement, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, From death to life, gospel, grace, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura

Ep. 020 | Heinous Sin, Better Savior — TAU Roundtable

May 30, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

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Michael and Allen discuss a couple of recent posts on Thing Above Us: The Essence and Effects of Sin and What’s Your Portion? and find that the posts are surprisingly related!  

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: atonement, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, From death to life, gospel, grace, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sanctification, scripture, sin, sola scriptura

When You Sense That “Nudge”

October 8, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

It’s a universal human experience: a thought pops into your mind unexpectedly. Or suddenly you sense that you should do something. For the Christian who is led by the Spirit of God (Gal 5:25), the question naturally arises, “What (or Who) is that?” Is it God? Is it the Devil? Heartburn? How do we explain these experiences? And how do we use these moments for the glory of God?

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Cessationism, Christian Life, discipleship, Lordship, sola scriptura

Who’s the Weaker Brother, Here?

August 15, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

The Premise Are those who are in opposition to the current SJWCROWD rhetoric concerning racism simply weaker brothers? A kind Christian on Twitter thought maybe that is how the SJWCROWD thinks. His point was that the SJWCROWD obviously considers themselves the stronger/more mature brother. He then applied Romans 14 to the discussion. I disagree with […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Cessationism, Christian Life, Continuationism, conversion, discipleship, racism, reformed baptist, reformed theology

Do ALL Things Without Complaining?

February 24, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

My wife posted the quote below on Facebook in regard to complaining: If you are a sovereigntist, or one who believes in the absolute sovereignty of our God, and you gripe or complain about your circumstances, you’re being a hypocrite; for you demonstrate, with your words and by your actions, that you don’t actually trust […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: calvinism, Cessationism, Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, Lordship, reformed theology, sanctification, Suffering

6 Questions I’d Ask a Missionary Before I Supported Them

February 21, 2018 by Justin Bullington

Unfortunately, in Papua New Guinea, especially within the people group where I worked, it’s easy to see the destruction that untrained, undisciplined missionary-efforts do to cultures and lives. Here’s a quick example: Around our village years ago, 6-8 different denominational “churches” were planted at different times with the earnest desire to “save the nationals.” Without […]

Filed Under: Missions Tagged With: Animism, Cessationism, Chronological teaching, Culture

An Evil and Adulterous Generation

February 14, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

The Argument Matthew 16:4 One of the ways many good Christians have attempted to combat continuationism in the church is by telling the would-be continuationist to provide some evidence for the gifts they are defending. The conversation goes like this. Continuationist: I believe the sign gifts continue to be in use today. Cessationist: Then can […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Cessationism, Continuationism, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sola scriptura

8 Reasons Why The Next Missionary You Support Should Be A Cessationist – Part 2

February 9, 2018 by Justin Bullington

The Prelude This series is predicated on the important truth that the continuationism vs. cessationism debate is no small deal. You are either one or the other, and there is no squishy middle (though some might lead you to believe there is). The key question is whether or not God is still speaking new revelation […]

Filed Under: Missions Tagged With: Cessationism, Continuationism

8 Reasons Why The Next Missionary You Support Should Be A Cessationist – Part 1

February 8, 2018 by Justin Bullington

As my coworker and I walked down the muddy trail, working intently on the very difficult Kuman language, a young man approached us. “Wagai We!” he yelled. In case you need it later, this means “hello” in the Chimbu Province of Papua New Guinea. We exchanged pleasantries and immediately got down to business. “Why are you […]

Filed Under: Missions Tagged With: Cessationism, Continuationism

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