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
. 1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 In the previous post, we looked briefly at the acronyms 5 Sola’s and T.U.L.I.P. often associated with Calvinism and Reformed Theology. Let us take a closer look at these titles: . Looking back at our featured text (v.4), the 1st BIG knock against “Calvinism” is that Calvinists, or … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 2 – 05/15/2024
1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 2:3-5 Last night I was bored and decided to watch a series on Amazon Prime about Billy the Kid. At one point, I think in episode 3 or 4, a young woman expounds upon the evils of Calvinism, saying her family was in this cult. (Listening between the lines it … More Devotional Thought – “Rescuing the Perishing” Part 1 – 05/13/2024
by Tom Hicks What is it that makes a “Reformed Baptist” distinct from other kinds of Baptists and Reformed folks? Reformed Baptists grew out of the English Reformation, emerging from Independent paedobaptist churches in the 1640’s for some very specific theological reasons, and they held to a particular kind of theology. Here are some of the theological identity … More What is a Reformed Baptist?
I, along with my co-pastor, are preaching through the Gospel of John. We’re about halfway done. The Fourth Gospel is not merely introductory material on the Christian life, but a deep, theological book that covers many weighty topics. I would argue that John’s Gospel is Source: A Mini Q&A on A Few Calvinistic Doctrines
Over the years Reformed anything has been, among most “main stream” evangelical circles, nearly a four letter word. Mostly due to ignorance and misinformation folks think Reformed or Covenant Baptists are smug in their salvation and do not believe in evangelism of the Great Commission, but nothing could be further from the truth. This excellent … More What is a Reformed Baptist?
Harvard Chair Went to Doubting Wigglesworth How did America’s great Christian colleges come to abandon their faith and become the secular institutions they are today? When Harvard College was founded by the Puritans in 1636, they knew well what they wanted from their school. “Let every Student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Is your local church committed to fulfilling the Great Commission? Is it a place where the Greatest Commandment and the Great Commission find common ground? If not it should be. I have often heard the argument that Reformed theology, sometimes called to Calvinism, or Covenant theology is against Evangelism. NOTHING could be further from the … More How Calvinism (Election) Encourages Evangelism
Dort Pitted Calvinists vs. Arminians James (Jacob) Arminius was uneasy with some of the teachings that had come to be identified with Calvinism. Did God really choose some men to be damned before he created them? Was Christ’s death only intended for those who would finally be saved? Does God exercise his sovereignty so fully that … More Today in Church History
JIM SCOTT ORRICK Perseverance of the Saints SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 The following article is taken from the chapter on Perseverance in Jim Scott Orrick’s upcoming book, Mere Calvinism. Used by permission. The Danger of Doctrinal Reduction The doctrine of perseverance is like a golden crown that adorns the glorious body of God’s sovereign grace. There are more than a few … More Perseverance of the Saints
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