John Wesley — heretic or hero?
Historic Baptists and fundamentalists who obtain their history mainly from sanitized and hagiographical Protestant sources often have a very inaccurate view of the theology of John Wesley. The following post should serve as a corrective, and will bring up some of the facts often left out of the sanitized and hagiographical accounts. 1.) Wesley was […]
Ekklesia Means “Assembly”, pt. 2
When we get to Jesus’ usage of ekklesia (will spell it either way, ekklesia or ecclesia), we haven’t read one usage of ekklesia yet. Some might think, “We have read it, because it’s found in the Septuagint (LXX), which was completed a century or two before Christ.” I don’t know that or believe that, so […]
Ekklesia Means “Assembly”
Ekklesia, the Greek word translated “church” in the KJV, already existed in the Greek language before the New Testament was written under the inspiration of God by its human authors. In Greek literature, it means “assembly.” Historians report that it means “assembly.” An ekklesia was only an “assembly.” There was no universal or mystical sense […]
Applications of the Truth that the Just Shall Live by Faith, part 5–“The just shall live by faith”— A Study of the Relationship of Faith to Salvation in its Justifying, Sanctifying, and Glorifying Fulness, part 28
The study in this post is now part of a larger study available online by clicking here: “The just shall live by faith”— A Study of Faith’s Connection with Salvation in All Its Justifying, Sanctifying, and Glorifying Fullness The part here began with the words: 4.) Behold in the Word the glory of God in […]
Faithful as a Pastor according to the Pastoral Epistles — Separation?
So that there will be no doubt, I believe John MacArthur has taken the right direction with his Strange Fire Conference. As that conference related to exposing Charismaticism and continuationism, it was superb. It could do much to help those needing clarity on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Do not, however, take this as […]
Three Take-Aways from John MacArthur’s Strange Fire Conference
Usually I write two columns a week. The third one is on Friday and by Thomas Ross. I wrote three last week, however, because what I saw in the live stream of the Strange Fire Conference in Southern California. I was very interested in the conference and wish I could have watched more, but I […]
Applications of the Truth that the Just Shall Live by Faith, part 4–“The just shall live by faith”— A Study of the Relationship of Faith to Salvation in its Justifying, Sanctifying, and Glorifying Fulness, part 27
The study in this post is now part of a larger study available online by clicking here: “The just shall live by faith”— A Study of Faith’s Connection with Salvation in All Its Justifying, Sanctifying, and Glorifying Fullness The part here began with the words: Do you wish for your faith to grow?
I Want to Love the Strange Fire Conference — What’s Tough Are Absolute Contradictions
“You aren’t going to find that kind of music in a reformed church.” John MacArthur said that about the music of the Charismatic movement in the Strange Fire Conference (HERE is the a semi-transcript—there is stuff missing). He said it is in fact the music is what drives these events and brings the attraction. He says, […]
Let’s Be Very Clear: Not All King James Version Views Are the Same
A crafty way that multiple version (MV) or eclectic text (ET) advocates oppose the support of the King James Version is by lumping together all King James Version proponents as if they are all the same. There are extreme differences between different King James Version positions. To pick out the weakest, or even the strangest, […]
False Teachers Are Carnal Warriors Who Use Carnal Weapons
The other side doesn’t fight fair. You follow all the rules, they punch below the belt, and the ref allows it. They receive fanfare for a great fight. You think, “Were you watching the same fight I was watching.” But it doesn’t matter. You can’t get away with cheating. If you cheat, you’re a cheater. […]