The Forgotten Admonition for the Last Days
Now, more than ever before, current events remind us that we are living in the last days. The events of this past week have pointed to Bible prophecies concerning the progressive lifestyles of sin (2 Timothy 3:1–4) and the oblivion of and disregard for God’s judgment...
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Means to Christians
By now, you’ve heard of the landmark 5-4 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in favor of same-sex marriage. As a Christian pastor, I’m deeply grieved at the Court’s decision to ignore biblical revelation and redefine God’s institution. Indeed, marriage is God’s...
When Baptist Is a Name But No Longer a Reality
This Sunday morning, I’ll stand in front of several dozen adults—all who are newer to Lancaster Baptist Church and most of which are new Christians as well—and teach week two of “Starting Point,” a three-week class I teach several times a year. On the second week of...
Doctrine Still Matters: What’s Wrong with Hillsong?
You’ve likely read the news regarding Brian Houston, pastor of Hillsong Church, refusing to answer questions concerning Hillsong’s position on same sex marriage. Although this is not the first time Houston has made similar statements, it is the most recent. Does...
Why I Stand with the Five Houston Pastors
Houston made headlines last week over the subpoena issued to five pastors surrounding the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO). The short background to the story is that Mayor Annise Parker (the first openly lesbian mayor of a major city in the US) signed the Houston...
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Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
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