by Dave Sarafolean | Oct 18, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
One of the trends in the evangelical church during the last decade or so has been the elastic use of the word “reformed.” What I mean is that the word identified a particular stream of the Protestant Reformation that produced creeds and confessions to...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jul 15, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
This summer I have been preaching a series of sermons on the Canons of Dort, in recognition of the 400th anniversary of their publication. Yesterday I preached a sermon entitled Corruption and Conversion, I. I spent quite a bit of time exploring the nature of the...
by Dave Sarafolean | Jun 14, 2019 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology, Worship
Each Sunday I observe what does on around me. On my way to the church I notice how few cars are on the road. While at church I see people out for a walk and cars on the road heading to the grocery store or to a restaurant for breakfast. In church I see those who...
by Dave Sarafolean | Apr 25, 2018 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
Related to my previous post is this one, based on an article written by Dr. Robert Godfrey, former president of Westminster Seminary in California. Here is a snippet: “Many American churches are in a mess. Theologically they are indifferent, confused, or...
by Dave Sarafolean | Apr 19, 2018 | Doctrine, Reformed Theology
The title of this post (which I modified slightly) comes from an article that I recently read. I wanted to post it here because it asks a very profound question. Here is the opening couple of paragraphs: “I have been involved in leading churches for...
