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3 Most Important Parts of a Marriage Ceremony

October 9, 2020 by George Alvarado

There are truckloads of webpages about how to officiate a marriage ceremony. And for the most part, what the couple wants may dictate the majority of those details. But I believe there are three essential parts of a marriage ceremony where I encourage every Bride and Groom, and Officiant, to focus the majority of their […]

Filed Under: Evangelism, Preaching, Theology Tagged With: Christ, covenant, gospel, Marriage, Officiating Marriage

Pandemic, Wildfires, and Holy Matrimony

September 25, 2020 by George Alvarado

I recently had the privilege of officiating two weddings. And what a treat it was! But because of our “pandemic” and wildfires, there were plenty of details that made these events, well…special. First, in an effort to honor the godly couples, I must point out that they were herculean in patience and understanding. The restrictions […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christ, coronavirus, covenant, discouragement, Marriage, materialism, pandemic, wildfires

Why We Groan (Short Devotional)

April 10, 2020 by George Alvarado

[2Cor 5:1–5 ESV] 1 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, 3 if indeed by putting it on […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christ, evil, Holy Spirit, Perseverance, redemption, resurrection, short devotional, tragedy

They Pray For Us (Short Devotional)

April 3, 2020 by George Alvarado

[Rom 8:26–27] Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christ, High Priest, Holy Spirit, intercession, Perseverance, prayer

Four Things We Must Consistently Believe About Original Sin

March 20, 2020 by George Alvarado

I praise God that many are aware that man is born sinful. But the sad part is that we don’t really believe it. What I mean is, we don’t understand two main things: 1) The depth of the implications and 2) The doctrines we must affirm to consistently believe this essential truth. For many, we […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Adam and Eve, Adamic Covenant, Christ, covenant theology, dispensationalism, federal headship, Federalism, New Covenant, New Covenant Theology, Original Sin, Pelagianism, Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Presbyterianism, Progressive Covenantalism, total depravity

Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge

November 13, 2019 by Allen Nelson IV

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” – Hosea 4:6 Knowledge is power, so they say. When it comes to knowing the character of God, the lack of knowledge is detrimental. Contextually, the weight of this verse lies on the spiritual leaders of God’s people. What an absolute travesty that God’s own people would […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Allen Nelson IV, Christ, God, Hosea, knowledge, love, meditation, Saul, scripture, Things Above Us

Why We Should Have Seeker Sensitive Churches

November 6, 2019 by Allen Nelson IV

I can’t really document the dates so well, but I think most will generally agree that at the turn of the century the “Seeker Sensitive” movement was in full gear. This movement’s mantra is, essentially, that churches should be designed for seekers. In my own state of Arkansas, I hear a lot of talk about […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Adam and Eve, Allen Nelson IV, Christ, Christianity, church, Church service, Culture, genesis 3, God, Seeker sensitive

Bulls on Your Altar

November 2, 2019 by Michael Coughlin

How does sacrificing bulls on God’s altar teach us about right sacrifices to God?

After establishing the right relationship with God through His cleansing power, we see that God WILL delight in right sacrifices and that bulls will be offered on God’s altar. It isn’t that God is completely displeased with sacrifices and offerings (religion). It is that sacrifices and offerings (religion) are only acceptable to God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. Once we know Jesus we are made holy so that we may offer sacrifices to God in Spirit and in Truth (Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 2:5; Matthew 5:23-24).

Filed Under: pSaturday Psalms, Theology Tagged With: altar, antinomianism, Bulls, Christ, false dichotomy, legalism, Orphans, Reformed Baptist Theology, relationship, religion, sacrifice, widows

To Give His Son a Bride

September 12, 2019 by Allen Nelson IV

God put the helpless Man to sleep and opened up his side A promise old, intent to keep, to give His Son a Bride Adam awoke to see the gift, his eyes on her steadfast, A perfect helper for him fit, he cried to God ‘At Last!’ The glory of that fateful day, too soon […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Allen Nelson IV, Bride, Christ, Marriage, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, Poem, poetry, redemption, Wedding

The Essence and Effects of Sin

May 21, 2019 by Allen Nelson IV

In 2017 I had the joy of preaching through the book of 1 Peter at our church. It is amazing how Scripture continues to shape and transform us as we gather around it each week eager to hear from God’s Word. We were going along at a pretty good pace until we hit 1 Peter […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christ, depravity, sin, Sin bearer, Sins, substitution

Christ’s Preserving Prayers: The Reason for Our Perseverance

April 17, 2019 by George Alvarado

From the world’s perspective, there isn’t any beneficial reason to continue in the faith. I mean, why would anyone want to swim against the constantly swelling tide of persecution knowing full well it may cost us our friends, family, jobs, and yes, perhaps our very life? And even in our own hearts, how often in […]

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