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About Coram Deo

Greetings! By way of introduction I am a born-again Christian who seeks to live in the presence of, under the authority of, and to the honor and glory of the Triune Yahweh Elohim Shaddai–the One True and Living LORD God Almighty Who is the self contained, self sufficient, and unique infinite Creator of all things. I believe the historic, orthodox, Biblical Christian faith as found in the 66 books of the Holy Bible is the only true and right religion that has been revealed to mankind and all other faiths and extra-Biblical sources of revelation are absolutely false and without any eternal merit or redemptive power. Through this medium I hope to share my worldview with any who are interested, and in this manner I hope to expand my witness to the lost, and extend whatever ability I’ve been given to edify the believer to the praise of the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, the risen Savior. Sola Scriptura! (Scripture alone), Sola Fide! (faith alone), Sola Gratia! (grace alone), Soli Christo! (Christ alone) - Soli Deo Gloria! (to God alone be glory)

5-Point Reprobate

Posted on October 11, 2011

Hilarity ensues!

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Abomination

Posted on October 8, 2011

The PC (U.S.A.) is “A O.K.” with sodomite pastors. Welcome to Laodicia! 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19For what can be known … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on October 4, 2011

I laughed, I cried, I gave Rho a HT…

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TWTG For Free!

Posted on October 4, 2011

Awhile back I blogged on a favorable book review of Dan Phillips’ “The World Tilting Gospel” by Matt Shultz. As an update Dan Phillips has a post up today at Pyro pointing readers to the tantalizing fact that for a … Continue reading →

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Exegetical Gymnastics

Posted on October 2, 2011

Jesse Duplantis models how not to do “expository preaching” in the videos below. Shameful.  Simply shameful. And don’t forget that “I’ve been to heaven and back” noted Biblical scholar, exegete, and expository genius Jesse Duplantis will join other Magisterial Christian … Continue reading →

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Victor Victorious

Posted on September 26, 2011

Read. Weep. Rejoice. Pray. HT: Triablogue

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Not Your Grandma’s Church!

Posted on September 22, 2011

Sunday!  Sunday!! Sunday!!!  We’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the EDGE!!!  We bring the Word of God with a holy punch right in your kisser at GUTS CHURCH TULSA!!!  It’s NOT your grandma’s church!!! Booo-yaaahhh!!! Okay, … Continue reading →

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Truth Wins

Posted on September 18, 2011

See also: Rob Bell: a Brother to Embrace, or a Wolf to Avoid? Rob Bell: “Evangelical and orthodox to the bone?” Hardly Rob Bell’s Unbelief in His own Words Bell’s Inferno

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Top-Shelf

Posted on September 17, 2011

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the term top-shelf as “of the best quality”.  Obviously there are limits to definitions, and there can certainly be disagreements about what constitutes “best quality” (just ask someone if you’re not sure!); yet be that as it … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago Today – Al Mohler

Posted on September 11, 2011

Truth-Telling in a Time of Tragedy: September 11, 2001 Friday, September 9, 2011 [This message was preached on September 13, 2001–two days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. It is republished in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The World-Tilting Gospel

Posted on August 30, 2011

It’s not my habit to recommend a book that I’ve not personally read, but Matt Schultz of T-blogue is a pretty reliable barometer.  He’s a rare combination of a voracious reader, combined with a critical thinker, wrapped up in a sound Christian … Continue reading →

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Not Left Behind

Posted on August 26, 2011

Philippians 2:7 says Jesus “emptied Himself” (NASB)—or if you’re using the ESV, He “made himself nothing.” Those are both legitimate translations of the Greek verb κενόω, (kenóō) but they must be interpreted carefully in a way that does not contradict … Continue reading →

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Intuition, Superstition, and Truth

Posted on August 20, 2011

Here are a couple of timely posts from Pyro, courtesy of Phil Johson, enjoy!   “Thy Word”–not that voice in my head–”is truth” What is the truth? There is the point. Is the truth that which I imagine to be … Continue reading →

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Cults, Catholics, and Charismatics

Posted on August 19, 2011

What do these three seemingly disparate movements have in common?  An utter disregard for the normative authority of the 66 books of the Holy Bible in favor of additional witnesses.  “Sola Scriptura?  We don’t neeed no stinkin’ Sola Scriptura!  After … Continue reading →

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Paul Washer – Regeneration vs. Decisionism

Posted on August 14, 2011
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Simple Argument Against Libertarian Free Will from Foresight

Posted on August 13, 2011

1. Libertarian Free Will has, as a core element, the ability of a person to do otherwise. [def.] 2. The ability to do A means the power to bring A into existence. [def.] 3. The ability to do A given … Continue reading →

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Anwering the Key Questions About the Doctrine of Election

Posted on August 13, 2011

See Also: The Doctrines of Grace – Loraine Boettner  

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Phil Johnson on The Patience of Job

Posted on August 12, 2011

Job is the Biblical archetype of the patient, suffering saint.  Like me you’ve probably heard people use the phrase, “He [or she] has the patience of Job!”  Perhaps [like me] you’ve even used it yourself.  But having studied Job at … Continue reading →

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Why is Union with Christ so Important?

Posted on July 29, 2011

I generally don’t tend to be overly effusive with praise.  For one thing excessive praise can easily tend to come across as flattery, and for another thing it can be a stumbling block for those with tendencies towards pride, against which … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Wolves Eat Their Own

Posted on July 5, 2011

Fox reports that Robert Schuller has been tossed from the board of Crystal Cathedral Ministries. What happened to “honor among thieves”? Maybe Dr. Schuller can read his book “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do” during his, ahem, “downtime”.

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Family Matters

Posted on June 28, 2011

Austin Duncan offers up some interesting thoughts on the topic of ecclesiology with a particular focus on the Family-Integrated Church model during this session of the 2011 Shepherd’s Conference – with Voddie Baucham in attendance no less!  Listen here. Bonus: Q&A

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On Controversy by John Newton

Posted on June 25, 2011

I humbly post this for the prayerful reflection of my brothers and sisters who in obedience to Christ faithfully seek to earnestly contend for the faith that was once for all delivered unto the saints (Jude 1:3), while striving to … Continue reading →

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Left-leaning Christians to rally around ‘Wild Goose’

Posted on June 24, 2011

From USA TODAY: By Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images “Michelle Shocked will play at the Wild Goose Festival in Durham, N.C., next week, a venue for 20-somethings who love God but aren’t thrilled with institutional Christianity. That must mean it’s time … Continue reading →

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Quotes (892)

Posted on June 24, 2011

For another thing, let us not expect too much from our own hearts here below. At our best we shall find in ourselves daily cause for humiliation, and discover that we are needy debtors to mercy and grace every hour. … Continue reading →

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Moving Goalposts

Posted on May 23, 2011

It’s what cults do best! The newest guaranteed date for the end of the world is now officially October 21st 2011.  This, dear readers is a sad example of a hardened apostate heart, and a stiffened rebellious neck that is lifted up … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Harold Camping

Posted on May 21, 2011

Mr. Camping, Once again the Lord has proven you to be a false teacher.  Your date setting antics have once again been proven to be both unbiblical, and anti-Christian.  You have blasphemously attempted to make the Lord Jesus Christ out to be a … Continue reading →

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It Didn’t Happen

Posted on May 21, 2011

From Fox News This wouldn’t be the first time Camping was wrong. In 1992, Camping wrote a book titled “1994?” about the world coming to an end that year. He wrote, “When September 6, 1994, arrives, no one else can … Continue reading →

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What If It Doesn’t Happen?

Posted on May 19, 2011

“No Timmy, Mommy doesn’t have time to read your book! Now go put it down and let’s get you in bed Little Mister Monkey!” Timmy shuffled his feet a bit. He never likes bedtime.  Always an excuse!  Tish looked down … Continue reading →

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Camping Resources

Posted on May 19, 2011

No, not that kind…this kind. The End is Near? The False Teaching of Harold Camping – by Al Mohler The End of the World As We Know It?  Prediction of Saturday “Rapture” is Fuel for Faithful, Doubters –  by Fox … Continue reading →

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Date Setters’ Moral Conundra

Posted on May 15, 2011

Over the past couple of days I’ve blogged on Harold Camping and Robert Fitzpatrick who have both earned for themselves the ignominious title of “Date Setter”.  Now this is nothing new.  Date setters have been plying their trade for about as long as the church has … Continue reading →

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