Blogs by Rob Ventura

This past weekend the church that I pastor held its third annual Southern New England Reformation Conference with guest speaker Dr. Joel Beeke. The Lord was with us in a powerful way as Dr. Beeke expounded the vital subject of... continue

Oh that the Christian reader would seriously consider these twelve things:There is nothing that the great God hates--but sin.There is nothing that He has revealed His wrath from heaven against--but sin.  There is nothing that crucifies the Lord of glory afresh--but sin. ... continue

From such love -- may I ever be delivered! (J.C. Ryle, "Christian Love" 1878)     Christian love does not consist in approving everybody's religious opinions. Here is another most serious and growing delusion. There are many who pride themselves... continue

This is a very helpful little video with Pastor Albert Martin, who is one of my all time favorite preachers and a friend as well. It has been a joy to know him for almost two decades and to constantly... continue

  For those who may be in the New England area the weekend of May 3rd and 4th, Dr. Joel Beeke will be preaching at the Southern New England Reformation Conference being held at the church I pastor in North... continue

As a pastor I always seek to recommend solid, Christ-centered reading materials for the people I shepherd. Just recently I came across two superb series of children's books which I cannot commend highly enough. Not only do these volumes explain Bible... continue

My dear friend Scott Meadows offers some thought provoking comments concerning the change in the Papacy. What he has written should be well considered.   http://reformedbaptistfellowship.org/2013/02/14/from-one-antichrist-to-another-thoughts-on-the-papal-transition... continue

Scott Oakland has done a new interview with Dr. Joel Beeke on his book, A Puritan Theology.   Listen here:   http://reformedcast.com/2013/02/05/episode-122-a-puritan-theology-21113/   And, No Compromise Radio presents, "NoCoever: Episode 2." Mike Abendroth interviews Carl Trueman, James White and Phil Johnson. Sola Scriptura, mysticism... continue

I have just begun to read through some early manuscripts of two new books coming out in the next two months from Reformation Heritage Books that I am quite excited about. The first is Encouragement for Today's Pastors: Help from... continue

My former professor and dear friend Dr. Sam Waldron has written a new book which looks like it will be very helpful for all Christian husbands and fathers.   These are the topics which are covered:   TABLE OF CONTENTS1.... continue