Common Ground between Calvinists and Arminians
God is sovereign, but in the election of His people – those who will be saved – God’s choosing is not in isolation of His foreknowledge or His knowledge of all things. God’s choosing does not give way to His knowledge of all things, nor does God’s knowledge of all things give way to […]
A Key Verse in Revelation That Disproves a Millennial Kingdom
There’s a verse in Revelation that I believe reveals convincingly that there is no earthly millennial kingdom: Revelation 15:1 – And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having seven plagues, which are the last, for in them is finished the wrath of God. Here we see that God’s […]
Does God Bless America Because It Blesses Israel?
Whenever Israel comes under attack from one of their enemies (such as is happening as I write this), you will see Christians on social media encouraging others to pray for Israel or pray for the peace of Israel. Why? Not that this isn’t a good thing. Of course it is. But why do they request prayer […]
What if Israel Had Recognized Jesus as their Messiah?
It’s tragic that Israel didn’t see the fulfillment of their own religion when Jesus revealed Himself to them. That is why God destroyed them in AD 70 via the Roman armies. If they had recognized Jesus as their Messiah (as one people), today they would be viewed in the context of Christianity, not in the context […]
Living the Spirit-Filled Life of Wisdom
How do we live the Spirit-filled life? How do we walk by the Spirit? How do we make decisions that are in God’s will? These questions are answered in the following passages: (Ephesians 5:15-18 – NET) — 15 Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise, 16 taking advantage of every opportunity, […]
There’s No Such Thing as Unlimited Atonement
Arminianism (also Provisionism) teaches that the atonement of Christ is unlimited, where Christ died for all and salvation is available to all. However, in the strict meaning of the word, there is no such thing as unlimited atonement. That would only be true if everyone got saved. The fact is, only a small fringe group of people believe in universal salvation. Orthodox, historical Christians […]
Chosen in Christ—the Seed of Genesis 3:15
God’s choosing of specific individuals to be saved was just as certain as God’s choosing of His Son to save us—as His “Chosen One” (Lu 9:35), as these passages reveal: (Ephesians 1:3-4) – 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ: 4 even as he […]
The “Replacement Theology” of Dispensationalism
Fulfillment Theology (Covenantal) views the covenant promises and prophecies relating to Israel as being fulfilled in Christ and to those who are in Him, as His Church. Christ fulfilled what Israel could not. He alone has the right to be called “Israel.” He is thus, a nation of One, as the True Israel of God. His Church is Spiritual […]
Everyone Called, Receives Christ
In regard to the call to salvation in Christ, there’s two forms: First, there’s a general call that goes out to the world via the spoken or written gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s inevitable that there will be many people who hear the words of the gospel message, because the message is going out to the world via […]
Living a Life of Excellence — [Philippians 1:8-11]
In the passage below the Apostle Paul talks about “approving” or seeking the “things that are excellent.” In other words, we’re to seek to live a life of excellence as servants of Christ. Our path of life is to be Christ-centered and characterized by Christ-likeness. (Philippians 1:8-11) – 8 For God is my witness, how I […]