Acts 26:20 (CSB) — 20 Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance. Ambiguity is one of the enemies of conviction, which is why the …
Freewill Restored: Arminianism 101
Abstract: Arminianism has been used so broadly that it means different things to different people and, as a result, it has been unfairly accused of sentiments that are not truly Arminian. Arminianism champions the Biblical theology of redemption in Christ as being freely offered to all by grace through faith. The need in our time …
The Bondage of the Will: Arminianism 101
Abstract: Arminianism has been used so broadly that it means different things to different people and, as a result, it has been unfairly accused of sentiments that are not truly Arminian. Arminianism champions the Biblical theology of redemption in Christ as being freely offered to all by grace through faith. The need in our time …
Human Freewill and Capabilities: Arminianism 101
Abstract: Arminianism has been used so broadly that it means different things to different people and, as a result, it has been unfairly accused of sentiments that are not truly Arminian. Arminianism champions the Biblical theology of redemption in Christ as being freely offered to all by grace through faith. The need in our time …
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The Trinity: Yahweh Known
INTRODUCTION I know the Trinity isn’t the most common Christmas theme for preachers to speak on, but, perhaps it should be. Afterall, Christmas is our celebration of the birth of Christ – God incarnate – and the miracle by which God came and lived among us. There are a couple points that we want to …
Antinomianism
Are righteous works necessary to salvation? There is an insistence in many theological circles that "anyone who is Biblically literate knows that 'works' in Pauline language is a bad thing". But this doesn't accurately characterize Pauline doctrine. In fact, it tends to infuse an inherent hostility towards righteousness into the Church that is actually quite …
The Nature of God: Known by Christ
Introduction Psalm 150:1–2, 6 (CSB) — 1 Hallelujah! Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty expanse. 2 Praise him for his powerful acts; praise him for his abundant greatness. 6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Hallelujah! Galatians 4:8–9 (CSB) — 8 But in the past, since you didn’t know God, …
Christian Idolatry: Black Friday
Colossians 3:5 (NET) So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth: sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion, evil desire, and greed which is idolatry. 1st Corinthians 6:9-11 (NET) [9] Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The sexually immoral, IDOLATERS, adulterers, …
The Quiet Pursuit of God: Social Media part 3
In continuing with our series on the quiet pursuit of God with what I have termed the seven deadly sins of social media, let's look at how knowledge and endless streaming content are negatively impacting our quiet pursuit of God. 5. Ego Boost 1 Corinthians 8:1–3 (CSB) — 1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: …
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The Quiet Pursuit of God: Social Media part 2
In continuing with our series on the quiet pursuit of God with what I have termed the seven deadly sins of social media, let's look at how replacing the local church with social media and super-star pastors are negatively impacting our quiet pursuit of God. 3. Replacing the Local Church Hebrews 10:24–25 (CSB) — 24 …
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