Articles of Faith – Page 2 – Flint River Primitive Baptist Church

April 10, 2023

The Nonnegotiable Truth of the Resurrection

Last week’s edition of Words of Grace focused on what a church considers nonnegotiable, as far as theological concepts are concerned. We used what we commonly referred to as the Articles of Faith to demonstrate this. In short, there are just some concepts that we ought to affirm. Things that we believe, that we will not entertain any objection to. Today, we consider one of the most crucial nonnegotiable concepts which exists: The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Radio broadcast for April 9, 2023. Continue reading “The Nonnegotiable Truth of the Resurrection”

April 3, 2023

The Importance of Nonnegotiable Truths

On this weekend’s edition of Words of Grace, we consider the importance of ideas that aren’t up for debate. The Bible tells us to buy the truth and sell it not. This means once a truth is known, it’s not to be reconsidered. We may explain it, but we should never entertain movements to redefine it. Truth is truth.

Churches commonly have official, voted upon statements of faith that serve as a list of “nonnegotiable” concepts that are necessary to submit to in order to join and remain in good standing. We call these the “Articles of Faith,” and at Flint River, ours date back to our founding in 1808.

Radio broadcast for April 2, 2023. Continue reading “The Importance of Nonnegotiable Truths”

For This Child I Prayed: A Pastor’s Counsel to Couples Trying to Conceive December 9, 2023
The struggle of couples trying to conceive and have children is one of the most difficult seasons of life and marriage. When we might see others around us conceiving much easier, it is hard to not let unfulfillment, jealousy, and bitterness creep into our mind. We know that we are supposed to be content in... […]
In Every Thing Give Thanks November 19, 2023
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thess. 5:18) It seems each year as we arrive in late November approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, I am convicted of how much I have taken for granted and not given appropriate thanksgiving for God’s blessings in my life.... […]
“Hold” the Truth in Unrighteousness November 17, 2023
I’m sharing a brief note on the word “hold” in Romans 1:18. “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.” Or, “…ἀνθρώπων τῶν τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἐν ἀδικίᾳ κατεχόντων,” (literally, men whom the truth in unrighteousness hold). The word hold here doesn’t... […]
Radio Series on Escatology November 16, 2023
In recent weeks, I conducted a three part series on eschatology, sometimes focusing on lesser emphasized truths among our people. Topics we briefly considered included: views of the millennium, the loosing of Satan, Gog and Magog, the Man of Sin, the Mystery of Iniquity, the Day of the Lord, the resurrection, the destruction of the... […]
Echo Chambers November 16, 2023
Short note… Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. The reason there is safety in the multitude of counsellors is because you get a diversity of perspectives, coupled with the wisdom which comes from experience. Echo chambers, on the other hand, are very unproductive.... […]