The Effectual Call – 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 10
What are “Practical Applications” from Chapter 10 (Effectual Calling)?
Of the Fall of Man: 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith – Chapter 6
Key Doctrinal Themes in Chapter 6 Paragraph 1 – The Historical Fall 1. Man Created Upright 2. The Temptation 3. The Nature of the Sin 4. God’s Sovereign Decree Paragraph 2 – The Consequences of the Fall 1. Immediate Spiritual Death 2. Total Catastrophe 3. Physical Death Began 4. Total Corruption Paragraph 3 – Federal …
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A Refutation of Arminianism: The Doctrine of Free Will
The question of free will has long been at the center of theological debate, particularly between the proponents of Reformed theology and those of Arminianism. While Arminianism asserts the libertarian freedom of the human will, the ability of individuals to choose or reject God independent of divine predetermination, the Reformed tradition maintains that human will, …
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A Logical Argument for Eternal Conscious Punishment
There are some that deny this Biblical truth. Let me clarify and reiterate a position. Sin demands punishment. If not here, then where? Annihilation would be a veritable good end for the wicked sinner- all this, and no punishment? Logic demands punishment for evil… Moral evil entails real demerit. If one is willing to state …
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Positive and the lack of a Positive Decree from God:
Positive and the lack of a Positive Decree from God: A summary…My statements: “We are entering into the area of positive and permissive decree. God positively decrees the election of some. He also permits the reprobation of others… not by positive decree to damnation, but by the lack of a positive decree unto election. He …
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The Doctrine of Endless Punishment
Text: Luke 16:20-31 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and …
Prophecy of the Birth of Jesus Christ
Opening – Review of prophecies, probabilities, what this means to us. Text: Luke 2:1-14 “Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis” Prophecy: When we examine the prophecies of the Old Testament that find fulfillment in the person and life of Jesus Christ, we are confronted not only with theological depth but …
Almost a Christian…
Acts 26:28- “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Background of Paul: The Text: Agrippa was an expert in the law and customs of the Jews. Paul makes his case to Agrippa of his careful observance of every law, and zeal to follow traditions to the point of persecuting …
Perseverance of the Saints
Perseverance of the Saints When you are saved, will it hold? Is there any danger of losing my salvation? Is it possible for me to “unsave” myself? How about on days I am not feeling particularly saved? Has something changed? There are believers on differing sides of this issue. Today we present the reformed (Augustinian) …
The Decree of God
The Decree of God We will deal with high points, look briefly at the 1689 Confession, and summarize by “what does this mean to me?” Description: The “Decree of God” / Will of God / Counsel of God / is often referred to in the plural from the human perspective; but as God is not …