Tom Hicks

Jun 25, 2024 | cbtseminary.org | Tom Hicks

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Ethics, Law, Practical Theology, Reformed Theology, Systematic TheologyThe word “antinomianism” simply means “against the law.” “Anti” means against, and “nomos” means law. An antinomian is anyone who denies that God’s law is the standard or rule of conduct in the life of the believer. Antinomians don’t believe God’s law has any role except to expose sin and point the believer to Christ for forgiveness and justification.

May 14, 2024 | cbtseminary.org | Tom Hicks

In this lesson, we will examine the biblical doctrine of calling or vocation. This doctrine relates to the places and situations where God has called us to work in this world. The Roman Catholic church teaches that only priests and holy orders like monks and nuns have vocations or callings in this world. But the Reformation insisted that all Christians have vocations before the Lord, which they should discharge faithfully. Look at 1 Corinthians 7:17.

Apr 5, 2024 | cbtseminary.org | Tom Hicks

Many Christians think all sins are the same. Have you ever heard that before? Imagine someone commits a horrible crime. Let’s say, for example, a man murders his whole family. And when the community hears about it, they’re outraged. But then imagine that some Christians say, “We need to remember that we’re all sinners.” “We all deserve to go to hell.” “None of us is really different from the murderer.”But is it true that all people are equally sinful?

Mar 18, 2024 | cbtseminary.org | Tom Hicks

by | Mar 18, 2024 | Ecclesiology, Practical Theology, Systematic TheologyAs soon as a person comes to faith in Christ, that person automatically becomes a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:13), the universal Church (Eph 5:23-27).

Feb 13, 2024 | cbtseminary.org | Tom Hicks

Much of what passes for pastoral ministry today is nothing other than the application of philosophies and methods of corporate America in the church. Too many pastors think of themselves as doing their jobs, and they don’t think of themselves as God’s men who are called to a whole-life pastoral ministry among God’s beloved people. But I would suggest that the following five aspects of biblical pastoral ministry are absolutely essential. True pastoring always begins with personal holiness.