WORSHIP, continued from yesterday's post... The New Testament is a bit unclear, at first glance, when dealing with the subject of worship. Pagan astronomers come to worship Jesus. We remember their gifts. Do we remember also that they fell down?...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
As helpful as was Matthew, John even surpasses him in references to the free grace doctrines, or as some would have it, the absence thereof. Moving again in the order of appearance in the Gospel, we first take a look at everyone’s favorite...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
JESUS It’s almost shameful to ask ourselves, “Was Jesus a Calvinist or an Arminian?” He was neither. He was both. There is no question about His awareness of being chosen Himself, and of choosing the men who walked with Him for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
HEBREWS Look at how many if’s are in the following passage. It would seem that the entire book of Hebrews totally debunks the notion of election as spelled out by Calvin and his spiritual descendants. Hebrews 3:6-19. “[We are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I CORINTHIANS Paul shows in a number of ways to the church at Corinth that God is sovereign, that He designs and chooses and appoints. See for example: I Corinthians 1:27. “You see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The great apostle Paul is all over the map on the subject of election. Persons trying to prove their point, regardless of the side they have chosen, can readily find a passage from Paul to vindicate themselves. But the “map” is just...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Opposition Two men dominated the spiritual landscape of 18th century England and Colonial America. Both John Wesley and George Whitefield lived and died as members of the Church of England. Both men were called “Methodists” and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is the final in the Revelation series, and in the entire study called "Through the Bible Q & A." Click on "store" to order a copy of the full day by day entries.Look for more of my work on a companion website, soon to be established....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Revelation 13:10. Explain this bit of wisdom. In the midst of all this carnage, the Spirit gives John this important word. It seems to be a call to patience and endurance and much faith. Simply stated, God is taking notes, church. Any...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Revelation 9:3. Are these real locusts? Man-made weapons? Locusts with the power of scorpions? Locusts directed away from believers? Real locusts that could kill but do not? Locusts that look like horses prepared for battle? Locusts crowned...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
