Back on the mission field

I am back in Missouri just started my 2nd week of classes at SBU. It has been such a blessing to get to see my fiends again. After only having one week of class i can see that not a much has changed. There are still theology profs. who will make comments about Reformed Doctrine then quickly change the subject to avoid confrontation and being proven wrong.  This one professor has been very outspoken about his disagreements with the reformed doctrines, but this professor also doesn't believe in Original Sin so I don't know how to approach him. There is also a campus "pastor" who desires us to live the social gospel which isn't really a gospel at all it is just adding a burden to Christians. The gospel isn't digging wells for people that is what you do in response to being changed by the gospel. The gospel is 66 books written by Man through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit about Jesus Christ the only son of God who came to die for and  save his elect, was buried in a tomb not his own, three days later he physically rose from the dead, assented into heaven and is coming back one day to judge the world. That is the Gospel anything else is just works based and will do nothing but send you to Hell. I pray God would start a revival of his people saving his elect in a way that he can only get the credit. Not our programs, but by the preaching of his word alone.

SOLI DEO GLORIA!!!

Today I was asked  what I liked or found interesting about FBC Keller and is there was something that I didn't really understand.
First, I love how the pastor takes time to out of his day to help those who want to go deeper in God's word. and encouraging us to write a sermon on a specific section of verses. Then helping teach that section when we come to it in out study.

Secondly, One thing I don't really understand is why the Pastoral intern only works Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday during Upward season and Sundays.  It seems like he would be working more and helping the pastor with his duties.

So far this has been a very beneficial week in understanding how a large church is run. I am excited to see what else I learn. I know that God will use the things I learn in the future,

Soli Deo Gloria

Pujols: More than a game...

I was recently at Mardels and I saw a book on Albert Pujols. In searching the book I found a quote that said  "You'd be surprised how many people I witnessed to at first base" He is also quotes as asking an opposing player who was on first base "What do you think is going to happen when you die?"
After reading this I was partially shocked. I had always heard Albert Pujols was a Christian, but witnessing to opposing players in the middle of a game. This should encourage those Christians who do witness at every opportunity. It should also shame those who don't. Even when most people would be focused on the game he takes the opportunity the God has given him. How many of us take the opportunity  the is given to us? 
Do we not believe that "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ," (Romans 10:17) and  "How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?" (Rom.10:14) May God truly convict us for not sharing His word with a dying world full of dead sinner who need to repent and believe in Jesus Christ.

Here is a short part of Pujolses testimony

"Over the last decade my life has radically changed. I went from being a kid with a dream in the Dominican Republic, to playing professional baseball, Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, and winning a Gold Glove and World Championship!

What has not changed is my love for Jesus Christ. In the spring of 1998, my soon to be wife, Deidre, began sharing with me the love of Jesus. My most exciting moment came when I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life. If it weren't for Jesus, I would not be where I am today and my life would be without purpose. I've heard kids say they want to be just like me when they grow up. They should know I want to be just like Jesus."

Soli Deo Gloria.