Author Archives: Brother Mark

I think our Anabaptist brethren have been truly led of the Spirit in their historic approach to the scriptures, holding to a biblical theology, rather than a systematic theology.  Systematic theology is but man’s feeble attempt to embalm that which … Continue reading →

Anne Hutchinson was educated by her English father, and was a devout and intelligent wife and mother who left the church of England and, along with her husband William, followed their minister, John Cotton, to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in … Continue reading →

The author of The Shack described his best seller as “theology wrapped in a story.” Ever wonder what the theology of The Shack is? It’s spelled out in Young’s theological book Lies We Believe About God. Here’s an article that … Continue reading →

I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; (Lam. 3:1 ESV). When God takes in hand to make a prophet from common clay, His first order of business is to make the man the … Continue reading →

On the ASKDrBrown Youtube channel, Dr. Michael Brown tackles the question, “Are Women Called To Be Pastors?”  He further frames the question with the following: “Does Paul forbid women from pastoring churches? What does the New Testament teach on this?” I felt … Continue reading →

From the Soteriology series. In part 1 we look at temporary conversion (problem soil), failed conversion (problem seed), and false conversion (renovation, as opposed to regeneration).

From the Soteriology series. This message brings to light scriptural truths regarding true conversion, as an act of the will and power of God, through our personal testimonies.  True conversion is not an act on our part, but a mighty … Continue reading →

Wow, this is a word the Lord spoke to me 17 years ago, shortly after he saved me, that we are seeing played out before our eyes in this political and cultural season of choice. This 2016 presidential election is … Continue reading →

And now we are calling the arrogant blessed. Not only are the doers of wickedness built up, they also test God, and escape. Then those fearing the LORD spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And the LORD listened and … Continue reading →

When one looks with spiritual vision upon the cross, and the price that Jesus paid for the plan of redemption to be carried out in human history, no scandal could be so great, no failure so dismal, no hope so … Continue reading →