Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (KJV) In Romans 6:1-14 we find the Apostle Paul writing about a variety of things that occur when we … More Walk in newness of life
Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on August 15, 2016.. … More Does Baptism Save You?
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of [a]witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, ² [looking away from all that … More Jesus, our Example
I love watching those DYI and home renovation shows on TV hey are about the only thing I enjoy on the TV anymore. The for a while now I have noticed that on just about every show when the project is done someone inevitably enters the looks at some part of the fixed up project … More HIS Mercy
“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” (KJV) Here Peter ends the list of must have tools every Christian needs for their personal tools box. These are not tools we can lend out (although we share the product of their use with others) these are for the individual believer alone. godliness: I … More God’s Tool Box Part III
Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series and one I hear very often. In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series … More Can We Really Do All Things Through Christ?
How many of you have heard someone say they are an atheist and that they “do not believe in God”? Do you know that their statement is totally unbiblical? This past Sunday we visited with Pastor Don Elbourne and the folks at Lakeshore Baptist Church I do not remember how the Sunday school discussion got … More God does not believe in Atheists
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
Quickened means: made alive; revived; vivified; reinvigorated The psalmist is saying in effect it is your Law, your Holy Word Lord, that makes me live life to the fullest each day. How is this possible only by reading and meditating upon the Word of God daily. Look at verse 92 from the (AMP) below; If … More Quicken ME
Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on October 7, 2015. … More Is Calling on the Lord’s Name All It Takes to Be Saved?
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