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The Epistle of James is now Available!
October 3, 2017 by Sam Storms
Several weeks ago I announced that my entire series of sermon notes on the book of Hebrews was available on my website. Today I’m happy to tell you that all twenty-two lessons on the book of James are now posted. If you are unfamiliar about how to access these documents, simply click on Resources at the top of the Home page, and then on Articles. Look under Biblical Studies, and at the bottom of the list you will see both Hebrews and James. These twenty-two articles are essentially a verse-by-verse analysis of James. I hope and pray you will find them helpful in your life or ministry, or in both.
Feasting Forever on Jesus, the Hidden Manna!
1By: Sam Storms
Feasting Forever on Jesus, the Hidden Manna!
By: Sam Storms
In Revelation 2:17 Jesus speaks a word of promise to the Christians in Pergamum. “To the one who conquers,” says Jesus, “I will give some of the hidden manna.” What does this mean? Continue reading... In Revelation 2:17 Jesus speaks a word of promise to the Christians in Pergamum. “To the one who conquers,” says Jesus, “I will give some of the hidden manna.” What does this mean? Hebrew tradition records that a pot of mann...Read More ➔
10 Things You Should Know about the Anabaptists and their Theology
1By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Anabaptists and their Theology
By: Sam Storms
So, as we continue our study of the Protestant Reformation, we now turn to the Anabaptists and what they believed. Continue reading... So, as we continue our study of the Protestant Reformation, we now turn to the Anabaptists and what they believed. Among those involved in the reformation in Zurich were some who believed efforts at purifying the church were moving too slowly. They called for a more radical break with Rome and with society as a whole. They insisted that...Read More ➔
Francis Chan is coming to Convergence!
2By: Sam Storms
Francis Chan is coming to Convergence!
By: Sam Storms
I’m excited to announce that Francis Chan will be coming to the Convergence Conference in October, here in OKC. He will be one of our plenary speakers, together with Matt Chandler, Andrew Wilson, Jack Deere, and myself. Continue reading... I’m excited to announce that Francis Chan will be coming to the Convergence Conference in October, here in OKC. He will be one of our plenary speakers, together with Matt Chandler, Andrew Wilson, Jack Deere, and myself. M...Read More ➔
The Second Death and Penal Substitutionary Atonement
5By: Sam Storms
The Second Death and Penal Substitutionary Atonement
By: Sam Storms
So, I want to talk a moment about hell. That’s right, hell. Let’s pause for a moment and give thanks that those who know and love Jesus “will not be hurt by the second death” (Rev. 2:11). This promise is found in our Lord’s letter to the church in Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11) and calls for our careful examination. Continue reading... So, I want to talk a moment about hell. That’s right, hell. Let’s pause for a moment and give thanks tha...Read More ➔
When we Suffer, how does it help to know Jesus is the “First and the Last”?
By: Sam Storms
When we Suffer, how does it help to know Jesus is the “First and the Last”?
By: Sam Storms
In his letter to the Christians in first-century Smyrna Jesus described the nature and extent of their suffering. It entailed at least four dimensions. First, they were in the throes of “tribulation” and “poverty” (Rev. 2:9). These are so inextricably linked in the experience of the Christians in Smyrna that I list them as one. Second, they were being slandered (2:9). Third, some of them were about to be imprisoned for their faith (2:10a). Fourth,...Read More ➔
10 Things You Should Know about the Life and Theology of Huldrich Zwingli
1By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Life and Theology of Huldrich Zwingli
By: Sam Storms
In previous installments of our 10 things you should know series we’ve been looking at the more important figures in the Protestant Reformation. Thus far we’ve examined the life and theology of both Martin Luther and John Calvin. Many are unfamiliar with the name of Zwingli, and yet he was a primary contributor to the emergence of reform in Switzerland. So, here are ten things you should know about his life and theology. Continue reading... In previous insta...Read More ➔
More of what You can Expect if you Attend the Convergence Conference in October
By: Sam Storms
More of what You can Expect if you Attend the Convergence Conference in October
By: Sam Storms
As I wrote in a previous post, Bridgeway Church is hosting a national conference October 5-7 of this year here in Oklahoma City, OK. If this is the first time you’ve heard of it, I encourage you to click on the ad at the top of this page and watch the video invitation. This is the second article that provides information on the subject matter of each plenary session. I’ve asked Andrew Wilson to address the issue of healing. I can’t think of anyone more...Read More ➔
What You Can Expect if you Attend the Convergence Conference in October
By: Sam Storms
What You Can Expect if you Attend the Convergence Conference in October
By: Sam Storms
As you probably know by now, Bridgeway Church is hosting a national conference October 5-7 of this year here in Oklahoma City, OK. If this is the first time you’ve heard of it, I encourage you to click on the ad at the top of this page and watch the video invitation. We are now beginning to make public the titles of the plenary sessions together with a brief description of what will be covered. Here are the two plenary sessions at which I will speak. Continue read...Read More ➔
Upcoming Conference - Convergence: The Passionate Pursuit of Word and Spirit
1By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Theology of Martin Luther
3By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Theology of Martin Luther
By: Sam Storms
A while back I wrote an article on ten things you should know about the life and ministry of Martin Luther. This was followed by two posts on the life of John Calvin as well as his theology. So it only seems fitting that we should also devote an article to the theology of Martin Luther. Continue reading . . . A while back I wrote an article on ten things you should know about the life and ministry of Martin Luther. This was followed by two posts on the life of Joh...Read More ➔
What was the “First Love” that the Ephesians had abandoned?
4By: Sam Storms
What was the “First Love” that the Ephesians had abandoned?
By: Sam Storms
Everyone is familiar with the indictment Jesus brings against the church in Ephesus concerning their fast fading love. “I have this against you,” said Jesus, “that you have abandoned the love you had at first” (Eph. 2:4). Continue reading . . . Everyone is familiar with the indictment Jesus brings against the church in Ephesus concerning their fast fading love. “I have this against you,” said Jesus, “that you have abandone...Read More ➔
Responding to Open Theism in Fourteen Words
3By: Sam Storms
Responding to Open Theism in Fourteen Words
By: Sam Storms
In an earlier article Andrew Wilson briefly defined open theism as “the idea that God does not exhaustively know the future, because the future is “’open’: what will happen tomorrow is not yet fully determined, but depends in part on the free decisions of God’s creatures.” Continue reading . . . By Andrew Wilson | Friday 5 May 2017 In an earlier article Andrew Wilson briefly defined open theism as “the idea that God does ...Read More ➔
10 Things You Should Know about the Theology of John Calvin
2By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Theology of John Calvin
By: Sam Storms
Last week we looked at ten things all of us should know about the life of John Calvin. Today we turn our attention to ten things concerning his theology. Our primary, but not exclusive, source for these truths about Calvin’s theology come from the Institutes of the Christian Religion, the first edition of which in 1536 contained only 6 chapters. The final edition of 1550 had 80 chapters. Continue reading . . . Last week we looked at ten things all of us shou...Read More ➔
Is John Piper Happy?
1By: Sam Storms
Is John Piper Happy?
By: Sam Storms
If you don’t listen regularly to the Ask Pastor John podcast, you don’t know what you’re missing. On Friday, April 28, he addressed a fascinating question that came to him from a listener in the U.K. Continue reading . . . If you don’t listen regularly to the Ask Pastor John podcast, you don’t know what you’re missing. On Friday, April 28, he addressed a fascinating question that came to him from a listener in the U.K. Here is t...Read More ➔
On Acts 29 and Spiritual Gifts: A Review of a Review by Andrew Wilson
1By: Sam Storms
On Acts 29 and Spiritual Gifts: A Review of a Review by Andrew Wilson
By: Sam Storms
A couple of weeks ago Andrew Wilson posted an article on his blog in which he responded to Steve Timmis’s review of my book, Practicing the Power. I was pleased with how Andrew responded to Steve and thought those of you who may not have seen the article would enjoy it. Continue reading . . . By Andrew Wilson | Wednesday 19 April 2017 A couple of weeks ago Andrew Wilson posted an article on his blog in which he responded to Steve Timmis’s review of my...Read More ➔
10 Things You Should Know about the Life of John Calvin
2By: Sam Storms
10 Things You Should Know about the Life of John Calvin
By: Sam Storms
Everyone everywhere is talking about Martin Luther in 2017. It is, as you know, the 500th anniversary of the “launch” of the Protestant Reformation. But we would do well to give equal consideration to John Calvin. So today we look at 10 things everyone should know about his life. I will later follow up on this with 10 things we should know about his theology. Continue reading . . . Everyone everywhere is talking about Martin Luther in 2017. It is, as y...Read More ➔
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