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Reformed Baptist Theology

Encouraging the Church After the Violence in Washington DC

January 15, 2021 by Michael Coughlin Leave a Comment

The following is what I told my church on January 10, 2021. Click here for the audio. Our commitment at CBC is verse by verse and expositional preaching. By exegeting scripture and applying its wisdom every week, we think the saints are most edified and prepared to live godly lives. We also recognize that there […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Christian Life, grace, local church, love, Reformed Baptist Theology, scripture

Tweets I Didn’t Send

October 3, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

ICYMI, I have been avoiding Twitter™ since mid-July. As part of a church plant (yay!) my priorities have changed (a quote on that in the body of this post). So the social media world has missed my “words of wisdom” as of late. But my avoidance of Twitter™ doesn’t necessarily imply I didn’t think of […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Christian Life, Reformed Baptist Theology, social media, Twitter

Book Review: A Call to Pure Worship

March 3, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

Pastor Meadows created something I really needed in this explanation of the Regulative Principle of Worship: clarity, conciseness, and a direct explanation of the doctrine.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Christian Life, music, Reformed Baptist Theology, Reformed Baptists, reformed theology, worship, Worship Music

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. 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

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

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

A Jolly Missionary Report

May 28, 2019 by Michael Coughlin

I made a new friend recently as the result of reading about his faithfulness through a trial. I found myself praising the Lord so much while reading his letter that I wanted to share it with you. My wife and I signed up to begin supporting this mission monthly, and I want to invite you […]

Filed Under: Evangelism, Missions Tagged With: evangelism, love, Marriage, mercy, Orphans, preaching, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, worship

Ep. 013 | Kofi Interview — TAU Roundtable

January 10, 2019 by TAU Roundtable

Tune in as we get to know the writers of Things Above Us. Up first is our token Brit, Kofi Adu-Boahen. See all posts in this series

Filed Under: Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: interviews, Reformed Baptist Theology

Kindly Let People Ask If Mary Knew

December 21, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

“Mary, Did You Know?” is a Christmas song with lyrics written by Mark Lowry and music written by Buddy Greene. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991 (English and Lowry were both members of the Gaither Vocal Band at the time). It reached No. […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: church, Culture, grace, Mary, Reformed Baptist Theology

Guess Who’s Coming to Town?

December 11, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

This Christmas I want you to be prepared for someone who is “coming to town.” And, no, I do not mean Santa Claus. It seems every Christmas a few people always appear on the scene and present situations where Christians need to respond appropriately. Four people who seem to consistently show up every December are […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, Christmas, church, Devotional, grace, Reformed Baptist Theology, scripture

Envy: Beastmode Gone Wrong

November 17, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

Beast mode refers to a state of performing something, especially difficult activities, with extreme power, skill, or determination (dictionary.com). For sports enthusiasts, this is most commonly understood when Marshawn Lynch famously has torn through opposing defenses (see here). The idea is that a human being begins to function in a different mode than normal, exhibiting characteristics […]

Filed Under: pSaturday Psalms, Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, conversion, envy, Jesus, Reformed Baptist Theology, Suffering

No One Understands Like Jesus

November 6, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

The idea that a shared experience is necessary for someone to be truly able to help another person is a pretty commonly held belief. It seems to be a truism that someone who has “been there” is able to empathize with an affliction you are suffering in a way others may not. But the idea that […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, discipleship, Reformed Baptist Theology, Suffering

You Have Dealt Well with Your Servant (Psalm 119:65-72)

September 22, 2018 by Allen Nelson IV

This week’s pSaturday Psalm comes from Psalm 119:65-72. Psalm 119 is a wonderful psalm that is really a “love poem,” so to speak, about God’s word! It is the longest chapter in the Bible — composed of 22 8 verse stanzas where the first letter of each line in a stanza begins with the same […]

Filed Under: pSaturday Psalms, Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, conversion, Culture, Psalms, Reformed Baptist Theology, scripture, Suffering

Quick Thoughts on Greetings

August 24, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

Why does the Holy Spirit tell us to greet one another throughout the New Testament? I believe that the Lord wants us to greet one another, and, like all Christian virtue, we are apt to forget his command or disobey it, as long as we are on this side of glory. I’ll let you in […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, conversion, Devotional, discipleship, Reformed Baptist Theology, sanctification

Review: Lemuel Haynes, The Black Puritan

July 12, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

Christian biographies are some of the most enjoyable books to read, in my opinion. I love to hear how God saved a man (or woman), and what good work the Lord did in that person’s life, and through that person. The biography of Lemuel Haynes, by Pastor Luke Walker of Redeeming Cross Community Church is a […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Christian Life, church, Luke Walker, racism, Reformed Baptist Theology

On the Election of Infants – Part 2

April 28, 2018 by Michael Coughlin

Earlier, we reviewed four of the six reasonable categories (Click here to read Part 1) one can fall in concerning their belief about the election of infants. Many folks have argued whether babies go to Heaven for centuries. For the sake of ease of writing, I will use the term “infants” to describe those “who […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Christian Life, church, grace, Lordship, reformed baptist, Reformed Baptist Theology, reformed theology, sola scriptura

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