R.C. Sproul Apr 01, 2020 What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross? The doctrine of limited atonement (also known as “definite atonement” or “particular redemption”) says that the atonement of Christ was limited (in its scope and aim) to the elect; Jesus did not atone for the sins of everybody in the world. In my denomination, we examine young … More What Was God’s Purpose in the Cross?
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I often hear today modern evangelicals saying things like, ‘oh doctrine is not so important as…’ It leaves me wondering if they even understand what doctrine is: Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defined it thus: DOCTRINE, noun [Latin , to teach.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in … More The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LV
I theory there are two ways to righteousness. I say theory because the 1st is impossible, that is under the law (Old Testament) to live a perfect sinless life. Secondly and more practical, you can have Christ live your life for you and no longer be under the law. Paul in his letter to the … More The Life Which I Now Live
The other day I had a difficult discussion (online) with someone who demanded to know how I could follow a God that would allow so much suffering in the world. Trying to explain mankind’s refusal to humble themselves and acknowledge God has man-made COVID-19, consequences basically fell on deaf ears. This morning I awoke to … More Covid-19 And The Humbling Of America
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIV
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LIII
While COVID-19 has seemed to have gotten to Congress to work together for the first time in years, I will not hold my breath for a lasting relationship. So for the next couple of months of Sunday’s I am going to continue to run a series of sermons from James M. Wilson Romans 13:1-7 … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part IX
In these difficult and perilous times I would think many are crying out to God and not necessarily getting the response they anticipated or wanted. It is at times like these when we can easily be fooled (tempted) into thinking God has abandoned us, or He does not care about us individually. Of course nothing … More Crying Out to God
The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (v.8) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” … More Daily Devotional – The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson Part LII
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