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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
Description: A description used by John Macarthur is simple: “The doctrine of election simply means that God – uninfluenced and before creation, predetermined certain people to be saved.” Let’s look closer: What is / Isn’t Election? Who, When, Why: The 1698 London Baptist Confession can be found here: https://chapellibrary.org:8443/pdf/books/lbco.pdf
Text: Matthew 25:1–13 Mt 25:1 ESV “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took …
Luke 11:5-13 “The Parable of the Midnight Friend & the Sovereignty of God in Prayer” I. Introduction II. The Parable of the Midnight Friend (Luke 11:5-8) A. The Context of the Parable (v. 5-6) B. The Reluctance of the “Friend” (v. 7) C. The Power of Persistence (v. 8) III. The Call to Prayer: Ask, …
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Isaiah 66:24 – And they shall go forth , and look upon the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die , neither shall their fire be quenched ; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. Doctrine: In the text, we see Isaiah contrasting the everlasting …
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“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Often this verse is used in the context of the Lord wanting and desiring all men to be saved. If the Lord is not …
Doctrine: The Little Ones of Christ are believers and not to be offended because Christ shows favor to them as citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. Full Text: Matthew 8:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to …
You have one life. What will you do with it? Many say they are “living their truth”. This is a worldly philosophy and does not align with the Holy Bible. John 14:6 says “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” …
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