Non-Calvinists (self-determinists) believe that we’re saved and elected for salvation according to our own “free will.” But is that really true? The answer has to be no. Because no one is completely free to do anything they want to do, because we all have limitations, in spite of having a free will. Free will is more accurately described […]
Introduction The nation of Israel is, and always has been, an imperfect type or a picture of that which is perfect, which is the Church, the redeemed people of God. The nation of Israel is also a revelation of the nature of election. God’s choosing of the people of Israel out of all the peoples of the […]
One of the most significant keys to understanding the extent or the intent of the atonement of Christ (who Christ died for), are the animal sacrifices of the Old Testament, which pointed to Christ and the sacrifice He made on behalf of those who would benefit from it (“those who are called” – He […]
My Salvation Journey Reveals the Sovereignty and Providence of God. However, it also reveals the sovereignty and providence of God for everyone else who comes to faith in Christ. First, I will share my own experience. Then I will apply it to everyone else. Note: Pastors and scholars will tell us that we’re not to […]
(Titus 1:1-2 – ASV) – [1] Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, [2] in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal; “before times eternal” is […]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version (slightly updated) unless otherwise noted. Introduction For whom did Jesus actually die? Was it every person who enters the world? Or was it for a specific people? The extent of Christ’s atonement is much debated among Christians. Jesus either died for everyone, or He […]
Jesus Warned Us About False Prophets (Matthew 7:15-23 – NET) — 15 “Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorns or figs from thistles, are they? 17 In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree […]
“The pattern of Paul’s conversion is right in front of us, and should be allowed to instruct us in our understanding. Whenever such clear insight is given to us, it should not be relegated to the realm of least importance, but be given the highest place of consideration when studying these doctrines. Examples in […]
Introduction I’ve read many commentaries on the “sin that leads to death” (1 John 1:16), and there are different opinions about what this sin is. However, I don’t believe it’s as great a mystery as some seem to suggest. Furthermore, I don’t believe the Apostle John intended it to be a mystery. That should be obvious. Otherwise, his […]
In this study of the Trinity of God, I want to focus on the glory of God, which is seen in each Person of the Trinity. The glory of God refers to His Divine nature, with all His glorious attributes that belong only to Him. The fact that the Bible refers to the glory of the […]
