Is Hell truly eternal? This question has sparked deep debate for centuries, challenging both the heart and the mind. In this thought-provoking discussion, Pastor Jim Butler and Pastor Cam Porter unpack what Scripture teaches about the nature of hell, the justice of God, and the weight of sin. They tackle common objections, such as whether…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. QUESTION: What is your stance on fencing the table for visitors when it comes to those who are members in good standing at a Christ-centered church but were baptized as infants? Should believers be baptized by immersion before partaking in the Lord’s…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Wim Kerkhoff and Pastor Jim Butler discuss the role of pastors in providing marriage counseling. Pastor Jim Butler compares pastors to general practitioners who can offer initial help but may refer couples to specialists for more complex issues. He emphasizes that many…
Where to Read Luther’s Commentary Connection to the Second London Baptist Confession Luther’s emphasis on justification by faith alone and the certainty of salvation beautifully aligns with Chapters 11 and 18 of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689). Reading Luther’s Galatians alongside these chapters of the Confession provides a rich theological feast that…
“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” – Romans 3:28 Our Saturday morning theology study will focus on James Buchanan’s important book “The Doctrine of Justification.” This doctrine – how God declares sinners righteous – is central to our faith as Protestant Reformed Christians. In fact,…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. What does the Bible really say about women wearing head coverings in church? In this episode of Ask FGBC, Pastors Jim Butler and Mike Kirkpatrick explore this topic that has sparked periodic revivals throughout church history. Drawing from passages like 1 Corinthians…
A POOR old Indian, who had been by grace led to see Jesus as his Savior, was one day asked what he had done to become a Christian. “I did nothing,” he replied. “Well, tell us how it happened, then, that you are so changed.” “Come into the woods with me and I will show you,” said the…
Join us for the free 2-day Confessing the Faith Conference at the Free Reformed Church in Chilliwack, BC, where we explore the profound attributes of God under the theme, “Chapter 2: Of God and the Holy Trinity.” Based on the overwhelming positive feedback from last year’s event, you won’t want to miss this! Vision We…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Summary What are the different types of faith? The discussion explores the distinctions between saving, historical, temporary, and miraculous faith. Saving faith, as described in the Bible and the Second London Baptist Confession (Chapter 14, Paragraph 3), is uniquely transformative, involving belief…
Got a question on Christianity, Gospel, Scripture, Theology? Submit your own questions here. Summary How does God show kindness to a fallen world, and what is the difference between common grace and saving grace? Common grace refers to God’s non-redemptive kindness extended to all creation, seen in blessings like rain, fruitful seasons, and the restraint…