by Michael L. Gowens The sense of reverential awe toward God that Scripture calls “the fear of the Lord” manifests itself in an attitude that takes Him seriously. God is real in the perceptions of the man who fears Him. … Read More
Today after more than three decades of trying to preach the gospel, I want everyone to know that I feel highly blessed and privileged to be a Primitive Baptist. I am sad to admit that I haven’t always been of … Read More
So, you are thinking about becoming a church member… How wonderful! It is certainly a very important decision—one of the most important you will ever make in your life. At first, it may seem to be a very simple choice—as … Read More
“When they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12 Christian baptism is an act of worship, taking the form of a ceremonial washing, … Read More
“Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts…” Hebrews 3:7 I. The Battle for the Bible In a very real sense, Christianity is the religion of a book – a book, however, of no mere human origin, but … Read More
by Michael L. Gowens Matthew: The first of the four gospel narratives regarding the life and ministry of Jesus. Matthew writes for a Jewish audience, quoting extensively from Old Testament prophecy to show that Jesus is the anticipated Messiah. The concept of the … Read More
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Recently I sat in a hospital waiting room visiting with a family whose daughter was ill. This, … Read More
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because … Read More
“…to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints…” 1 Cor. 1:2 Like every Bible subject, the doctrine of sanctification must be “rightly divided” (2 Tim. 2:15). References to this theme, in other words, must be interpreted … Read More
Adapted from two messages preached by Michael L. Gowens, September 14, 2003 at Lexington Primitive Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky. Please bear in mind that the following sermonic material has been edited only minimally. “Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect? It … Read More
“The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Romans 8:7 Man, created in God’s image, possesses a mind, a heart, and a will. The mind, or intellect, allows … Read More
Most discussions of the 1832 separation within Baptist ranks focus on the practical issues dividing the two camps, i.e. mission societies, Sunday Schools, and various parachurch organizations. It is true that the Black Rock Address said very little about doctrine. … Read More
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