Dr. Joel Breidenbaugh has produced a few articles that you might find of interest. Some of the articles are published and are available in the respective publication. His articles are also available below by simply clicking the respective title or the word "more..." to read the entire text.

If you have any questions about the book or topics addressed, feel free to contact him via email at pastor.joel@fbsweetwater.org.

Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics

1. Atonement
   Atonement, or atone, literally means "to reconcile" (at-one). Biblically, atonement refers to reconciliation between two parties through a sacrificial offering to cover an offender's sin. Atonement blends the ideas of ... ( more )
2. Docetism
   Docetism. From the Greek word dokeo ("to seem"), Docetism was a late-first century and early-second century heresy claiming that Jesus only seemed to be human. Docetism is "the assertion that ... ( more )
3. Grace
   Grace. Grace is one of God's many communicable attributes. It generally means His "undeserved favor" toward sinful man. Often occurring in the contexts of blessing or salvation, God's grace may be thought of ... ( more )
4. Irenaeus
   Irenaeus. Irenaeus was the preeminent ante-Nicene father, for he, more than any other at that time, promulgated the soundness of the orthodox faith as the apostolic tradition in the face of late-second ... ( more )
5. Love
   Love. Because both the greatest commandments (cf. Deut 6:5; Matt 22:37-39) and the greatest sacrifice (cf. John 3:16) focus on love, it is safe to say that love is one of the most important concepts in understanding ... ( more )

The Journal of Florida Baptist Heritage

1. "The Art of Dunking in Baptist Life: A Case for Believer's Baptism by Immersion"
   In just a moment, I want you to close your eyes and think about something. You won't have to close them for long. Are you ready? Think about the greatest dunk ... ( more )
2. "Give Me a D-E-A-C-O-N! What's It Spell? Depends on Who You Ask"
   Deacon-the very word sends shudders up some people's spines, not the least of which includes many pastors. Ask a group of Baptists to list whatever comes to mind when ... ( more )
3. "Serving on a Search Committee for a Director of Missions: A Firsthand Narrative"
   On several different occasions as a college student, I and a group of friends convinced "metro"-students about the adventuresome endeavors ... ( more )

Pastor's Point of View — thought-provoking ideas on the Bible, theology, and ministry at FBS

1. "Pastor's Point of View: Church Membership Matters"
   At every church I've served, someone has stated something along the following lines: "I don't believe I need to join a church, because church membership isn't in the Bible." ... ( more )
2. "Pastor's Point of View: Close Communion"
   Many churches currently serve the Lord's Supper under the umbrella of "open communion." Such openness is almost always reserved for anyone professing belief in Jesus Christ. A few churches practice "closed communion," ... ( more )
3. "Pastor's Point of View: Did Christ Descend into Hell?"
   Now that question makes for an interesting discussion! Christians throughout the centuries have debated where Christ went during His 3-day death. That is, while the body of Jesus lay in the tomb, was His spirit in heaven or hell? ... ( more )
4. "Pastor's Point of View: Does God Listen to the Prayers of the Lost?"
   "We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshipper of God and does His will, God listens to him" (John 9:31) ... ( more )
5. "Pastor's Point of View: Finding the 'Hallow' in Halloween"
   Well, that title alone is enough to cause some of us to begin to get a little "hot under the collar." Why in the world would I, as your pastor, argue for taking advantage of a pagan holiday like Halloween? ... ( more )
6. "Pastor's Point of View: Parental Commitment"
   Every church that celebrates with a family over a newborn baby does so with a sense of excitement and gratitude toward the Lord. Many denominations, including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Methodist, welcome this little one by practicing a form of "baptism" (sprinkling) over the infant. ... ( more )
7. "Pastor's Point of View: Theological Triage"
   You are probably aware of the term "triage" used in medicine or the military. It refers to a system of assigning priorities based on urgency, chance of survival, and any state of emergency. ... ( more )
8. "Pastor's Point of View: Where Do Babies/Small Children Who Die Spend Eternity?"
   I've been asked the above question a few times. I've searched the Scriptures to see if God has revealed anything to us about this matter. When parents lose a baby in the womb, or one who lives for only a few days, or even a small child lost to an accident, ... ( more )
9. "Pastor's Point of View: Why Sunday Is the New Sabbath"
   I have been challenged on several occasions to come up with an argument for why the vast majority of Christians gather together in their local churches to worship the Lord on Sunday rather than Saturday (the Sabbath). One person even told me that people who fail to worship on Saturday are breaking the Sabbath commandment, ... ( more )
10. "Pastor's Point of View: Will We Recognize Loved Ones in Heaven?"
    Quite often I get asked the question above. I freely admit that I don't know all of the reasons why people wonder about recognizing others in heaven, but I could guess a few. Undoubtedly, some want to see close family members and friends. A few people would rather not see a fellow believer, ... ( more )
11. "Pastor's Point of View: Burial as a Witness to Christ at the End of Life"
    Well, I may have just struck a hornet's nest with this article. I hope you realize that I don't try to stir up trouble (contrary to the days when I picked on my little brother for fun). I also want you to know that I haven't written this article to attack someone's loved one who has gone to be with the Lord, though their body ... ( more )