'Irresistible' and 'Resistible' Grace
by Herman BavinckThe term “irresistible grace” is not really of Reformed origin but was used by Jesuits and Remonstrants to characterize the doctrine of the efficacy of grace as it was advocated by...
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King Alphonso's Folly!
by John NewtonKing Alphonso of Portugal said that if God had consulted him at the creation, about the placements and motions of the planets and stars, etc. — that he would have contrived them better...
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Calvin on Republication of the Covenant of Works
by John CalvinNow it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.”But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” -...
View ArticlePride: the most secret, subtle, and insinuating of all sins!
by Edward Payson"In his pride, the wicked does not seek God; in all his thoughts, there is no room for God!" Psalm 10:4The pride of the wicked is the principal reason why they will not seek after the...
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Men Often Use Morality as a Way to Avoid Jesus
by Thomas Brooks"God, I thank You that I'm not like other people—greedy, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of everything I get." Luke...
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Obeying the Gospel
“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, ‘Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?'” (Rom 10:16)."in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on...
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"What is the opposite of antinomianism?"
by Sinclair B. Ferguson"What is the opposite of antinomianism?"Would it be fair to assume that the instinctive response ... would be "Legalism"? It might be the right answer at the level of common...
View ArticleReformed Podcasts
The following is a short list of Reformed podcasts we are familiar with and find helpful. If you know of any others please feel free to share them with us.
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Who is the author of regeneration?
by Geerhardus Vos a) It is God the Father by way of eminence. Since regeneration appears as something completely new, it fits with the economy of the Father that regeneration is ascribed to...
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Christ Justifies No One Whom He Does Not also Sanctify.
Two amazing quotes by Calvin on the relationship of justification and sanctification.by John Calvin:Justification and sanctification, gifts of grace, go together as if tied by an inseparable bond, so...
View ArticleDoes Predestination Mean Human Beings Do Not Have a Choice?
No, man has a will and he makes voluntary choices. But, being fallen, when he hears the gospel he makes the wrong choice. He loves darkness too much, he hates the light and will not come into the light...
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16 Free Classic eBooks on the Atonement
The following free eBooks are mostly in ePub and .mobi formats. On the download page, use your default browser and not your Facebook app to download.The Atonement of Christ (eBook)by Francis...
View ArticleMaking a Case for the Resurrection
A Guest Post by Steve HaysOver the years I've read a number of prominent Christian apologists make their case for the Resurrection. Notable examples include John Warwick Montgomery, C.E.B. Cranfield,...
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The Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ
by Sinclair B. Ferguson“The Spirit’s coming inaugurates a communion with Christ in which the Spirit who dwelt on Christ now dwells on and in believers… The coming of the Spirit is the equivalent of the...
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The Book of Revelation Is Not Just about the Future
This post is adapted from the chapter entitled "Revelation" by Charles E. Hill in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized , edited by Michael J. Kruger.The...
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Confusing the Gospel with the Fruit of the Gospel
by Graeme GoldsworthyIt cannot be stressed too much that to confuse the gospel with certain important things that go hand in hand with it is to invite theological, hermeneutical and spiritual...
View ArticleMuhammed and Jesus Contrasted
Muhammed taught, in many circumstances, that we ought to kill or subjugate our enemies (e.g. Surah 9). Christ by example taught we ought to die for our enemies and liberate them ... It is recorded in...
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12 Free Classic eBooks on Sanctification with Bonus Title
The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification (eBook) by Walter MarshallSanctification (eBook) by J. C. RyleThe Doctrine of Sanctification (eBook) by A. W. PinkYour Sanctification (eBook)by C. H....
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How Do We Relate to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
by Michael Hortonadapted from his new book, Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God’s Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life.What we meet in the unfolding biblical drama is not...
View Article5 Questions That Steal or Seal Your Hope
by Paul David Tripp.This post is adapted from his book Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and DoHope Versus PanicIt is quite clear that your view of God will inescapably shape your...
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