FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 34, August 13, 2020 "I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom, preach the word" -2 Timothy 4:1-2a I want to challenge every preacher who is reading this.... Continue Reading →
Vanguard Presbytery: Far, Fast, and Furious in Gospel Work
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 33, August 6, 2020 ". . . whenever I go to Spain—for I hope to see you in passing. . ." -Romans 15:24 The Convocation of Sessions for Vanguard Presbytery on July 30 was a joyful time of worship—singing, praying, preaching, and fellowshipping as believers around a common purpose—the... Continue Reading →
Janet Mefferd – Today Interview on Vanguard Presbytery
Al Baker was interviewed by Janet Mefferd on her broadcast about Vanguard Presbytery. The interview is in the last 30 minutes of the broadcast. Listen Here
What Guilty Sinners Must Hear
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 32, July 30, 2020 "whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith." -Romans 3:25 Today, more than one hundred people are gathering in Nashville (due to COVID-19 many more are following the meeting by live streaming it) for a meeting of Vanguard Presbytery, a... Continue Reading →
Suffering, a Prerequisite for Soul Saving
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 31, July 23, 2020 "For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory." -2 Timothy 2:10 I spent about thirty minutes each morning in most... Continue Reading →
Zoom Conference 07.16.20
Below is the playback of the Zoom Conference that was held on Thursday, July 16th. The Office of Evangelist As It Relates to Church Planting https://youtu.be/jXMA_ONQcSA If the above video doesn't work, or prefer to audio only, click here. Timestamps:00:00 Chapters begin0:05 Prayer & Overview by Dr. Al Baker2:21 Rev. Dewey Roberts exegetical presentation on... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit, Absolutely Essential in Planting Vanguard Churches
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 30, July 16, 2020 "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them . . . " -Acts 4:8 I am amazed at the keen interest from around the country as people are inquiring about Vanguard Presbytery and the possibility of Vanguard church plants in their cities.... Continue Reading →
The Practical Implications for the Office of Evangelist in Vanguard Presbytery
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 29, July 9, 2020 "And He gave some as evangelists." -Ephesians 4:11 I have written elsewhere on the Biblical rationale for the office of evangelist[1] and my friend Dr. Dewey Roberts has written an excellent Biblical and exegetical statement for it as well.[2] Therefore I will not plow that field again.... Continue Reading →
The Practical Implications of Old School Presbyterianism
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 28, July 2, 2020 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up on the last day." -John 6:44 Without question the Great Awakening in Colonial America, between 1735 and 1770, was Calvinistic to the core. That... Continue Reading →
The Practical Implications of New Side Presbyterianism
FORGET NONE OF HIS BENEFITSvolume 19, number 27, June 25, 2020 "And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness." -Acts 4:31 The Presbyterian denomination in Colonial America was established with... Continue Reading →