Grace: Common And Effectual – 09/08/2025

Today’s study from Dr. Lynn falls under the category of Soteriology, a theological term for the study of Biblical Salvation. Soteriology can be defined as: Soteriology — The area of Christian theology focused on the saving work of Christ including the issues of atonement, grace, human nature, sin, and resurrection. The term derives from the … More Grace: Common And Effectual – 09/08/2025

Friday’s Feature Quote – “Lay Hold of and Receive the Gospel” – 08/30/2025

Yes, I know it is Saturday, but I don’t control the internet, and it was out again yesterday. To lay hold of and receive the gospel by a true and saving faith is an act of the soul that has been made a new creature, which is the workmanship of God. Whoever receives the grace … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Lay Hold of and Receive the Gospel” – 08/30/2025

Sunday Sermon Series – “Doctrine” – 08/24/2025

COMMENTS This is an update from a post of January 2023, Why do Some Pastors Deliberately Avoid Teaching Doctrine? The simple answer is folks like easy believism, the vast majority of westerners go to church not to be convicted of sin but to get their feel good about god (note small “g” purposeful) tank topped … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Doctrine” – 08/24/2025

John Bunyan Trieste on the Holy Spirit – 08/02/2025

I have just finished the sixth Chapter of Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer. This chapter was all about John Bunyan’s perspective on prayer and how the Holy Spirit affects our prayer life. Below is the final subheading of the chapter, note the words in blue, followed by a link to … More John Bunyan Trieste on the Holy Spirit – 08/02/2025

Devotional – “Pray for the Church” – 07/25/2025

COMMENTS A couple of people have pointed out that I often seem to criticize the evangelical church. My objective is not to condemn but to draw attention to my personal observations. Just as I am convinced “the church” overall in the USA is not healthy. Far too many have numbers inflated by “members” who are … More Devotional – “Pray for the Church” – 07/25/2025

Fridays Feature Quotes – “Bunyan on Holy Spirit and Prayer” – 07/25/2025

Key Verses – GALATIANS 4:6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” (NLT) Think on the quote for a minute. How many pulpits today are preaching the Whole Council of God? That includes the tough verses, the sin … More Fridays Feature Quotes – “Bunyan on Holy Spirit and Prayer” – 07/25/2025