Category Archives: Theology

Billy talks to his pastor

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading →

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Retraction of the John MacArthur Post

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Dear readers, Let me begin by saying that we as a group of editors and contributors are diverse in many respects. In fact, some of the team have never had the privilege of meeting other members of the team. However, … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Christ–right or wrong?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

In the comment thread of a recent post (which has since been removed), some comments were posted concerning the varied exegeses of Exodus 20:4-6 that have been offered over the years. One such interpretation says that the passage should be … Continue reading →

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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 2) Please take some time and read What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1). In Part 1, we looked at the context and background for our passage John 15:1-11 and Jesus’ teaching … Continue reading →

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What Vine are you Abiding In? (Part 1)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

One of my favorite passages in scripture is Jesus’ teaching on the vine and the branches. Let’s look at what it means for Christ to be the vine and for the believer to be the branch. John 15:1-11 15:1 “I … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Age

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I was going to post this as a response to this: http://defendingcontending.com/2011/02/17/inner-promptings/ but decided it warrants its own post. Many people have been misled by folk about how to find out the will of God – as if He’s hidden it … Continue reading →

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Paul Washer answers a young man’s question about election.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by
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Poking Each Other in the Eye

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Imagine for a moment that you are talking to a friend face-to-face, discussing something important. As you are talking you notice something floating in his eye. I would imagine that you would say, “Do you see that? “Doesn’t that bother … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Lord in Ephesians and Philippians

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Ephesians 1:1-3—Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be … Continue reading →

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The sacrificial lamb.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by
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The sovereignty of God.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by
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A Few Thoughts on The Church and Endtimes Theology

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

While I would not hesitate to call myself an historic premillennialist, I do struggle with some aspects of the covenant theology position. I have yet to hear an adequate response to these, and even the esteemed Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones commented … Continue reading →

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Quotes (888)

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

“It is in the gymnasium of affliction that men are modeled and fashioned in the beauty of holiness, and all their spiritual powers are trained for harmonious action. It was meet also that they should suffer, in order to complete … Continue reading →

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The Monstrosity of a Faith that is Alone

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

I am currently reading John Murray’s Redemption Accomplished and Applied published in 1955 by Eerdmans Publishing Company. This little book (180 pages) is an amazing dissertation on the meaning of the atonement, how it was accomplished, and how it is … Continue reading →

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Jehovah’s Witness Resources

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Here are a few quick links to some solid information which, by God’s grace, you may use to share the Gospel of Grace with those JW’s who knock on your door on Saturday morning in order that Christ’s lost sheep who are trapped within … Continue reading →

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Covenantal Dichotomism

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Late last year I stumbled across a Baptist Reformed blog discussion about a new book that was aimed at refuting infant baptism. With no malice towards those who practice infant baptism, the author of the book explained his aim as … Continue reading →

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“Cavalry” to Rob Bell’s rescue!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Apostate false preachers unite behind Rob Bell! Carlton Pearson to the “rescue”, quoting Wayne Dyer and denying the Bible as the Word of God – he claims it’s the “inspired word of man about God.” He sounds just like Rob … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Lord in 2nd Corinthians and Galatians

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Will you call Him “Lord” now–or when it’s too late? 2nd Corinthians 1:1-3—Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints … Continue reading →

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Quotes (860)

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

“For the Christians are distinguished from other men neither by country, nor language, nor the customs which they observe. For they neither inhabit cities of their own, nor employ a peculiar form of speech, nor lead a life which is … Continue reading →

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Converted by his own sermon!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

If you have read any history of the church, you should be aware that the Church of England went through an extended period (after their separation from Rome) wherein they had difficulty finding regenerate pastors. Wesley and Whitefield and Spurgeon … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Lord in 1st Corinthians

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

1st Corinthians 1:1-3—Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God…with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Grace to you and peace from … Continue reading →

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If James contradicts Paul, then James also contradicted himself.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

For a long time I struggled with the second chapter of the letter of James. I had great difficulty reconciling what James was saying with the rest of Scripture. I would listen intently to any preacher who was expositing this … Continue reading →

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Quotes (843)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

I blush today to think about the religious fodder that is now being handed out to children. There was a day when they sat around as the fire crackled in the hearth and listened to a serious but kindly old … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Lord in Romans

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Romans 1:1-3—Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of … Continue reading →

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“Salvation MUST Be Evidenced by Works”–Who Said That??

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

You will be shocked–SHOCKED!!–at who was one of the earliest promoters of “Lordship Salvation”. That is, the fact that if one is a Christian, they will grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and their lives … Continue reading →

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John Charles Ryle on faith and assurance.

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Faith, let us remember, is the root, and assurance is the flower. Doubtless you can never have the flower without the root; but it is no less certain you may have the root and not the flower.   Faith is … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Edwards taught “Salvation by Works”!!!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

All the “Easy-Believers®” who want to toss men like John MacArthur and Paul Washer under the bus for teaching that the life of a true Christian will be radically different from a Non-Christian because the believer’s life will be marked … Continue reading →

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Jesus IS Lord in Acts

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Next in this series, we look through the Book of Acts to see that Jesus is declared to be “Lord” there. The clearest examples are placed first, here: Acts 2:34-36—“For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says … Continue reading →

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Was Jonah a false prophet?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

What’s one of the first things a Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness says when you point out the plethora of false prophecies uttered by their leaders? “Well, Jonah was a false prophet!” As if Jonah being a false prophet would somehow  … Continue reading →

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