His Mercy Is More
Greatness and Wretchedness
I don’t get into online conversations with unbelievers very often because for some reason people online aren’t in a mood to listen. But recently I did have an exchange with a scoffing atheist — a gentleman who was sure there was no God and he had everything figured out. I like to press Materialists like this (people who believe the physical, measurable world is all there…
The New Hampshire Confession of Faith
This Confession was drawn up by the Rev. John Newton Brown, D. D., of New Hampshire about 1833, and was adopted by the New Hampshire Convention. Taken from the Baptist Church Manual, published by the American Baptist Publication Society, Philadelphia. I. Of the Scriptures We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of…
The Role of Theology
The word “Theology” makes some people’s eyes roll back in their head. But it used to be called “The Queen of the Sciences.” To actually construct statements of great truth by the careful study of God’s own revelation to mankind is a noble and high calling. And it is essential for the life of the church. Indeed, it is one of the great purposes for the church’s…
New Year’s Thoughts
Traditionally, News Years is a time for resolutions — many of which aresoon forgotten or abandoned. I don’t make New Years’ resolutions forthat reason. But being resolved, in a meaningful way, to improveoneself, especially one’s walk with Christ, is a very good thing to doindeed. Our walk with Christ should involve decisions that will last,including things like…
Church Discipline Explained
Building Project Update
Exhort One Another Daily
When Should Churches Practice Civil Disobedience?
As the elders of Acton Faith Bible Church, we are eager to begin meeting together. Over the past weeks we’ve read and heard a lot of opinions on politics, conspiracies, religious rights, and civil disobedience. We hope you are being discerning as you too interact on these topics. Below are a…