From the moment of my writing until midnight tonight, I have to make a decision whether to continue the domain of 5ptsalt.com. It’s not easy. On the one hand, I started it for all the wrong reasons. On the other, there is evidence that some have benefited by it. Then again, there are many who […]
Tag Archives: blogging
Matt Walsh, James White and other Absurdities
posted by Joel Taylor
Yes, I’ve been busy gardening and putting food on the table. No apologies. Two articles are coming up soon. Stay tuned people.
My Apologies
posted by Joel Taylor
Hi there. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? My apologies, if you think I need to make one, for not posting anything recently, or at least anything of substance. Fact is, I’ve been gardening like a madman intent on growing more food this year on our property than ever before – ever. It’s hard work, people. […]
In Case You’ve Been Wondering
posted by Joel Taylor
Obviously, I have not been posting lately, at least not since February 24, 2014, and yes, there’s a reason. First, I’ve been on vacation, physically and spiritually speaking, from blogging – what it is, means, what good is it, etc. I am a preacher, called of God, and that is my first priority. Secondly, I’ve […]
Coming to An End
posted by Joel Taylor
All things must come to an end, and 5ptsalt is no exception. It’s not completely over, it’s just beginning. Stay tuned.
January
14
Where Have All the Patriots Gone?
posted by Joel Taylor
Edmund Burke, reflecting on the French Revolution, said, “To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.” There is a twin responsibility that encompasses a great and noble nation. It may be summed up in the powers that be and the people. Responsibility rest on the whole to the exclusion of neither. […]
Q&A: Should Women Teach Men About Theology?
posted by Joel Taylor
Short answer: Absolutely not, in any way, shape or form. Scripture, specifically I Timothy 2:11-14, could not be more clear: A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. For it was Adam who was first […]
December
31
The Responsibility of Blogging
posted by Joel Taylor
2013 is coming to a fast closure, and as it does, I am reminded of one over-arching truth that has truly hit home with me. Preaching in front of 50, who come to hear and be taught from the Word of God is a fearful task and a heavy responsibility not to be taken lightly. […]
The Sin of Pandering
posted by Joel Taylor
…do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ, (Galatians 1:10) Paul wrote these words in a context that had one premise: There is only one gospel! (See also, 1 Tim. 1:3). He was disturbed that some in Galatia had turned away from the […]
Top 10 Posts of 2013 On 5ptsalt
posted by Joel Taylor
1. How Much Do You Really Know About C.S. Lewis? 2. 5 Reasons Why You Should Spank Your Children 3. Incredible Video of Oklahoma Tornado, May 31, 2013 4. John MacArthur: Take the Mark of the Beast, Still Be Saved 5. Mark Driscoll Nailed for Plagiarism 6. Brothers in Arms: Al Mohler and Rick Warren […]
Blogging, Margaret Thatcher Style
posted by Joel Taylor
Margaret Thatcher has passed away. I cannot say that I have read about her life in any biography, nor am I intimately familiar with her service as the former Prime Minister of England. What I know of her I observed on the news broadcasts on the television while growing up. Yet, even I know that […]
Controversy in the New Testament
posted by Joel Taylor
If you can, tell me, why we should not be prepared to detect and refute falsehood in the Church? – Jay Adams Sometimes it may seem that we spend too much time refuting falsehood. All of us are chagrined at the preponderance of error both within and without the Church. We may write off those […]
A Call to Diligence in Christian Blogging
posted by Joel Taylor
Today, popular blogger Tim Challies promotes a book by John Stott, a man who believed the lineage of our Lord Jesus Christ came from monkeys. Of course, Tim is still (as usual) pushing popular fruitcakes like C. S. Lewis. Carl Trueman refers to the Roman Catholic cult as Christian. Justin Taylor of The Gospel Coalition […]
Q&A: Why Should I Continue to Read Your Blog?
posted by Joel Taylor
Answer: Would the Gospel Coalition love you enough to call you stupid if you needed to be?
Top Ten Posts of the Month on 5ptsalt (February ‘13)
posted by Joel Taylor
Here’s a quick look at the most read/viewed top ten posts for February, 2013. John Piper: Christians Don’t Need Guns in Their Homes (February, 2013) 7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish (December, 2012) Best Superbowl Commercial (February, 2013) Tim Keller: “It is very misleading…to say, ‘Homosexuality is a sin.’ ” (May, 2011) 5 Reasons […]
Top Ten Posts of the Month on 5ptsalt
posted by Joel Taylor
Here’s a quick look at the most read/viewed top ten posts for January, 2013. 7 Things I’ve Learned from the Amish (December, 2012) Sandy Hook: Tragedy or More Government Lies? (January, 2013) Tim Keller: “It is very misleading…to say, ‘Homosexuality is a sin.’ ” (May, 2011) John MacArthur’s Dispensationalism (June, 2012) Gun-free Zones: The Most […]
Top 10 Posts of 2012
posted by Joel Taylor
As the year draws to a close and with 2013 just a few days ahead, here’s a quick look back at some of 5ptsalt’s most viewed posts of 2012. A warm thanks to all who took time to visit. I am especially honored that you would do so, and I am truly humbled by the […]
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Update on Housekeeping Rules
posted by Joel Taylor
5ptsalt welcomes any and all comments, as long as they are in keeping with house rules. You can find those here. However, in starting out 2014 on a ‘clean’ note, I would like to remind my dear readers of this (because it is being abused big-time): If you comment, and your comment contains a link […]