AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW 8:23-27 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Where ever Jesus went, His disciples followed. By being with Jesus so often, the disciples saw Him as true humanity. Jesus needed sleep. Jesus needed to rest. He could be so exhausted that not even… Continue reading The Miracle of the Calming of the Sea
Category: Biblical Doctrines
How Can a Person Know If they are Among the Elect of God?
Election: A Lovely Doctrine of God's Grace and Mercy Though many people emotionally hate and vigorously oppose the doctrine of election, it is a Biblical truth plainly set forth in Scripture. The doctrine of election is designed to encourage and comfort Christians. Their salvation, sanctification, and safety is certain. Jesus spoke of the elect. Jesus… Continue reading How Can a Person Know If they are Among the Elect of God?
The Healing of the Demon Possessed
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTEW 8:16-17 16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: The Jewish Sabbath officially ended when two stars could be seen in the sky in the evening.… Continue reading The Healing of the Demon Possessed
Jehovah Rapha—The God Who Heals
“I am the LORD that healeth thee.” –Exodus 15:26 “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”— Psalm 103:3 There are certain portions of Scripture which are challenging to understand. The latter part of Psalm 103:3 illustrates this truth. The first part of the text holds no concern, for it is a statement… Continue reading Jehovah Rapha—The God Who Heals
Why Do People Fight?
AN EXPOSITION OF JAMES 4:1-2 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye… Continue reading Why Do People Fight?
Regeneration Precedes Faith
An Arminian Assaults Calvinism Continued... Part V The Speaker’s Statement. The speaker correctly points out that Calvinist teach that regeneration must precede faith. The speaker believes that is putting “the cart before the horse.” Response. The Bible does teach that regeneration, a new spiritual life, must precede faith, for only those with spiritual life have… Continue reading Regeneration Precedes Faith
A Sincere Offer of the Gospel
An Arminian Assaults Calvinism Continued... Part IV The Speaker’s Statement. The speaker declares, with a voice of incredulity, that Calvinist believe that God sincerely offers the gospel to those for whom Christ did not die, and who, from eternity past, were condemned to eternal judgment. “That’s not my God. That’s not my God. God does… Continue reading A Sincere Offer of the Gospel
