Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2016 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved. This is a continuation of which covered Matthew 24-25. Mark 13 Since most of what’s presented in this chapter is found in Matthew 24, I will […]
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2016 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Introduction One of the keys to understanding prophecy – the book of Revelation, in particular – is a proper understanding of the Olivet Discourse, which is given to […]
Heretic: Someone who teaches heresy, which is teaching that is contrary to the orthodox foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, such as: The Trinity; the virgin birth of Christ; the incarnation of Christ; the return of Christ; the death and resurrection of Christ; salvation in Christ alone through faith alone; the bodily resurrection of both believers and […]
When the Bible says that we’re saved by God’s grace, it really is by God’s grace, and His grace alone. From election to sending (Ro 10:15) to drawing to calling to the shining of His light within our dark souls (2 Cor 4:6) to faith in Christ, it’s all according to the Sovereign will and […]
The Harvest Process (Matthew 9:37-38 – BSB) – [37] Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. [38] Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” (Also Luke 10:2) This is a very familiar passage to us. However, I suspect that most of […]
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 […]
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 the literal rendering, meaning: LSB […]
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