Author Archives: The Town Crier Outlet
Church Hierarchies: Usually Man-Made Institutions
Who was the apostle Thomas accountable to when he went out as a missionary to India? What about the other eleven apostles? You might think it was James and the church of Jerusalem (Acts 12:17; 15:13-29), but before we overstretch … Continue reading
Review of “Death of a Salesman” (1951)
In the 1951 movie version of Death of a Salesman, we see a well thought out critique of the sales profession (and also a level of ignorance perhaps by those who think they know what sales is all about); and … Continue reading
Romans 13: Respecting the Government and Expressing Biblical Love
In 13:1-7, the apostle Paul describes how and why Christians are to respect and submit to the government. In 13:8-14, he describes Biblical love as a spirit (5:5) that tries not to harm people, but rather expresses itself by obeying … Continue reading
Three Concerns About John Crowder: Crude Joking, Antinomianism, and Universalism
As a brother to a brother, I ask John Crowder to do the right thing and make a ‘Jesus Trip’ video, apologizing for these areas where he is misleading members in the body of Christ. On the other hand, I … Continue reading
Prophecy Since The Third Century – Bruce Yocum
This is extracted from Bruce Yocum’s Prophecy, pp. 9-10. It is clear that since the third century prophecy has been neither continuously manifest in particular churches, nor common to the whole church at any one time. There have been, however, … Continue reading
The Law and Its Third Use – Rev. John Tweeddale
Westminster Confession, chapter 19: “Of the Law of God” I. God gave to Adam a law, as a covenant of works, by which He bound him and all his posterity, to personal, entire, exact, and perpetual obedience, promised life upon … Continue reading
John Wesley on Miraculous Gifts (1 Corinthians 12-14)
The following is a summary of John Wesley’s view of the miraculous gifts, based on his Notes Upon the New Testament for 1 Corinthians 12-14. I will also be including my commentary as well. 12:1-3: Lordship Salvation Is Necessary. Wesley … Continue reading
Need, Speed, and Greed
Need overwhelms you on every side. And threatens to take your very life. Reigning with misery in your home. Its an all consuming financial doom. Speed is the friend of the working man. Prosperity the fruit of his mangled hands. … Continue reading
The Contradiction of Sinners Against You
Consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. –Hebrews 12:3 Real followers of Christ should not become weary in well doing or fainthearted in living a holy life (Gal. … Continue reading
