Author: MH

Not exhaustive… Here is a list of major heretical views on soteriology:  Heretical Views on Eschatology  Commonly Cited Heresies Affecting Eschatology  Here is a list of heretical or erroneous views on hamartiology based on historical Christian theological standards:  Note on Origin: These views were mostly condemned by early church councils (such as the Council of …

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For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Exodus 9:13-17 “And the Lord said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say …

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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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Sin is not a substance created of God, but a privation of the good which His law requires, for “God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good” (Gen. 1:31), and again, “God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man” (James 1:13). Every act, as it has …

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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: 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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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) …

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