The argument is set forth by agnostics, atheists, and skeptics that God cannot be good because a benevolent God would not create, or allow evil. The problem of pain and suffering […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Salvation & Justification, Theology
Resolving the Tension Between Free Will and Divine Sovereignty
“Autonomy is the illegitimate, illicit reach of creatures made in submission to a sovereign God.” ~ R. C. Sproul The subject of God’s sovereignty and human freedom is difficult to discuss, […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Church, Church history, Culture & Society, Election, Faith, God's Law, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit, Salvation & Justification, Sin & Repentance, Theology
Now in Heaven, Billy Graham Has Better Theology
Mr. Graham preached the gospel to more people, face to face, than any human in the history of the world. More people committed their lives to Jesus Christ through his ministry […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Christian Living, Church history, Culture & Society, Salvation & Justification, Theology
The Doctrine of Election Must Be Important
Men love their free will. But, upon examination, the Doctrine of Free will – what does it do? “It magnifies man into God. It declares God’s purposes a nullity, since they […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Christian Living, Church history, Culture & Society, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit, Salvation & Justification, Sin & Repentance, Theology
God’s Free Love and Free Grace, Not Free Will
For many years I was curious as to why a person reared as a conservative Calvinist, would become a theological Arminian. For those who are not familiar with those terms, a […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Faith
Calvinist, Arminians, and Robots
One of the many false charges against Calvinist is that we make men robots by proclaiming the sovereignty of God and free grace in salvation. The charge is unfair. The charge […]
Calvinism, Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Faith, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit
An Authentic Confession of Faith
“Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by […]
Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit
What is Free Will?
When considering the Biblical doctrine of election, attention is immediately turned to the subject of free will. What is meant by free will? There are two extreme positions. One is that […]
Biblical Doctrines, Faith, God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit
Freedom of the Will
While there are many definitions of free will, the Humanist view is the most common understanding of free will in society, and within the church. Free will is defined as the […]
Biblical Doctrines
The Eighth “I Am”
Normally, there are seven “I Am” passages that are listed. But there should be eight. I Am the Bread of Life. “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism
When Calvinists and Arminians Disagree
The United States Supreme Court has been busy over the last two weeks, handing down a number of important decisions. During that time span, the justices have unanimously agreed on 12 […]