Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024

ROMANS 5 Romans 5:17 CONTEXT OVERVIEW: Having argued for justification by faith alone, these early modern commentators now turn to explore Paul’s explication of the benefits of being justified by God. First, we have peace with God. Because of what Christ has done, our consciences can be at rest, no longer striving to earn God’s … More Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “Ten Commandments” – 07/28/2024

Last week I woke up to this article in my daily news feed: Breitbart News: Poll Shows 80% of Americans Fear U.S. Is ‘Spiraling’ Out of Control Post-Assassination Attempt. These folks fear the once seemingly tranquil life America offered, even promised to so many has vanished forever. I offer a simple explanation for America’s apparent death … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Ten Commandments” – 07/28/2024

What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

Limited Atonement, is one element of the most misunderstood doctrinal teachings (T.U.L.I.P) in Christianity. This quote from the article is in my opinion the crux of the issue: According to the Synoptics and Johannine Literature, the ultimate purpose of Christ’s death is to display the glory of God definitively. The Son glorifies the Father by … More What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Yesterday’s posts included one from Todd Linn, entitled, Grace: Common And Effectual. The theme was soteriology, the study of the doctrine of salvation. As I have noted before some 231 million Americans claim to be “Christian” and therefore saved by Grace. The question is are they assured of that Salvation? 2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians … More Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 5 – 06/18/2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 REVIEW In part one and part two of this series, our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. In that process, we covered the 5 Solas of the … More Devotional Thoughts – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 5 – 06/18/2024

Friday Feature Quote -“Human Nature” – 06/07/2024

“Believing, repenting, and the like, are the product of the new nature; and can never be produced by the old corrupt nature… as the child cannot be active in his own generation, so a man cannot be active in his own regeneration. The heart is shut against Christ: man cannot open it, only God can … More Friday Feature Quote -“Human Nature” – 06/07/2024

Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 3 – 05/28/2024

1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 In the first two parts of this series (see below) our focus was on; 1 Timothy 2:4 and the belief that Calvinist or Reformed theologians do not believe the phrase, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. I hope … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 3 – 05/28/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “He Feared” – 05/26/2024

Hebrews 5 Hebrews 5:7 CONTEXT: Chapter 3 – THE apostle having made mention of Christ as an high-priest, in the preceding chapter, proceeds in this to give an account of an high-priest, and applies the character of him to Christ; and shews that he is of another order of priesthood than that of Aaron, even … More Sunday Sermon Series – “He Feared” – 05/26/2024