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. […]
Dangers in Samaritan Ministries, Part 2
Dangers in Samaritan Ministries part 1 Dangers in Samaritan Ministries part 3 Health Threats from Samaritan Ministries part 1 Health Threats from Samaritan Ministries part 2 Some time ago, I wrote the article “Dangers in Samaritan Ministries.” Since that time, there have been some things that have improved, and some that have not. Let me […]
The Self-Centered Hypocrisy of Nuance
You want to hear from conservative intelligentsia about biblical Christianity? Rod Dreher of The American Conservative in the conclusion to his article, “Why Fundamentalism Often Works,” writes: Fundamentalists don’t compromise. That is their strength. But it’s also their weakness. I went over a book the other day written by a theologically stout Evangelical (which is […]
The Fear of “Externalism” In Preaching against Worldliness and for Personal Separation
Recently a big discussion erupted online over an article entitled, “Will Anyone Speak Against Worldliness?” by Pearson Johnson. In reaction to the brouhaha, a follow-up post was written, “Should Believers Be Different from Unbelievers?” by Ben Edwards. The argument started because of how tough and confrontational supposedly that initial article was, which amounted to criticizing evangelicalism for […]
Applications of the Truth that the Just Shall Live by Faith, part 3–“The just shall live by faith”— A Study of the Relationship of Faith to Salvation in its Justifying, Sanctifying, and Glorifying Fulness, part 26
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: All Christian ministry and service must be grounded in faith.
“Saviour Of All Men”: What Does It Mean?
In the midst of his instruction to Timothy, the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy 4:10: For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. There is a flow to this section, leading to that last part […]
Answering David Cloud on the Church, pt. 4
Part One Part Two Part Three In a context about listening to preaching, Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Teaching should be proven, tested, which is also a loving thing to do, because if it’s wrong, it’s not helping the person […]