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What does it mean to "fall away"?
The visible church of Christ is mixed; having both wheat and tares. It is the characteristic of God's people to persevere to the end because God preserves them (John 6:38-40, John 10:28-29, Romans...
View ArticleDistinction between the visible and invisible church
Starting around the 4th century - the expression "Visible Church" was referred to by theologians, not to a building, but to the members on the rolls of a local church. In other words, all persons who...
View ArticleThe Historical Reliability of the Gospels: A Response to the Influence of...
A Guest Post by Peter KozushkoSince 2005, Bart Ehrman, a distinguished critical New Testament scholar, has authored four New York Times best sellers challenging the historical accuracy of the Bible....
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The Effectual Operation of the Blessed Spirit in the Regeneration or...
Excerpt from The Holy Spiritby John Owen“To say that we are able by our own efforts to think good thoughts or give God spiritual obedience before we are spiritually regenerate is to overthrow the...
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'Tis the Season: Advent Sermons by Sinclair Ferguson
Guest Post by Nick BatzigSinclair Ferguson has recently released his second advent themed book, Love Came Down. Together with his previously published Child in the Manger, this has quickly become one...
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And he will lift up an ensign to the nations
by John CalvinAnd he will lift up an ensign to the nations. This verse contains nothing more than the explanation of the former verse. The language is metaphorical, and admits of two meanings; either...
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Justification
by John MurrayThe basic religious question is that of our relation to God. How can man be just with God? How can he be right with the Holy One? In our situation, however, the question is much more...
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Augustine on the New Life in Christ
by Dr. N.R. NeedhamChapter 5 of The Triumph of Grace: Augustine's Writings on Salvation - posted with permissionTHE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST‘Can we possibly, without utter absurdity, maintain that there...
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5 Core Principles for Knowing God
In his book Knowing God J.I. Packer shares five basic truths that serve as core principles for knowing God:1. God has spoken to man, and the Bible is His Word, given to us to make us wise unto...
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A Case for Christ
by Steve Hays What's the best evidence for Jesus? Many Christian apologists and Jesus scholars make a case for the historical Jesus. Having read so much material over the years, this is how I approach...
View ArticlePassing Through the Wilderness of this World
by John NewtonDear Sir,I make no doubt but you have at times had pleasing reflections upon that promise made to the Israelites, "Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these...
View ArticleBird Box, the Lion Outside, and the Shepherd Inside
By Jared Moore[Bird Box has several things that may violate your conscience. Know your conscience. Be sure to look it up before you watch at Plugged In or Common Sense Media.]*Additionally, if you want...
View ArticleShall We Break Fellowship with Churches that Promote Same-Sex Romance?
Question: Is promoting same sex romance in the church a primary issue or a secondary issue? In other words, shall we break fellowship with churches that promote this or shall we treat them as...
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Pelagianism in the Formation and Reformation of the Christian Church
PRINTABLE PDFGuest Post by Rev. C. R. BiggsPart IBy the middle of the second century,the Church had developed the Apostle's Creed which contained the foundational doctrines, or essential beliefs of the...
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Are All Sins the Same Before God?
by Jeff DurbinThere's a lot of talk today about abortion and national sin. There's also a significant display of ignorance about God's Law and His judgment upon nations (including pagan nations). I saw...
View ArticleWhat is Semi-Pelagianism?
Semi-Pelagianism is theological position midway between Pelagianism and the teachings of Augustine of Hippo regarding the origins of the experience of salvation. Pelagianism placed salvation in the...
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Augustinian Theology Vs. Semi-Pelagianism
by R. C. SproulThis classic issue between Augustinian theology and all forms of semi-Pelagianism focuses on one aspect of the order of salvation (ordo salutis): What is the relationship between...
View ArticleParticular Redemption Puts Christ at the Center
Visitor: The atonement of Christ is sufficient for the entire cosmos. The Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world, not just some people in the world. It’s not “hypothetical” but completely real....
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