But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 NIV
Myths of Hell and Satan
This article deals with four myths, misassociations, or inaccuracies associated with that place of judgment, Hell. #1 - Hell is ruled by Satan The one we call "Satan" is more like the chief of rebellion. Hell is the ultimate prison--even including him as a prisoner. To be fair, he is likely to be the most … Continue reading Myths of Hell and Satan
Christianity a Dualism?
In many TV shows and even kids' shows, we see the forces of good battling the forces of evil. This dualism of dark versus light seems to permeate to the point that we paint our opponents at times as the darkness--whether they truly are or not. It is thereby not uncommon that people take this … Continue reading Christianity a Dualism?
Christ Is Not a Last Name
This should be a rather straightforward topic but it is funny how often people treat Christ's full name as 'Jesus Christ' when 'Christ' isn't a name, to begin with. Jesus is the (English) name of the savior. We are given no further information as to whether he had any additional parts to his name. If … Continue reading Christ Is Not a Last Name
Quote #91 – Spurgeon
Christ did not die to make men savable, but to save them.C.H. Spurgeon
Quote #90 – J. Calvin
“True wisdom consists in two things: Knowledge of God and Knowledge of Self.”John Calvin
Predestination
Merriam-Webster.com 1: the act of predestinating: the state of being predestinated 2: the doctrine that God in consequence of his foreknowledge of all events infallibly guides those who are destined for salvation Etymonline.com mid-14c., predestinacioun, "the action of God in foreordaining certain of mankind through grace to salvation or eternal life," from Old French predestinacion and directly from Church Latin praedestinationem (nominative praedestinatio) "a determining beforehand," … Continue reading Predestination
Quote #89 – Sidney Greidanus
Awareness of our helplessness and dependence makes us stand in awe before God.Sidney Greidanus
Quote #88 – John Calvin
“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.”John Calvin
Quote #87 – Entrance Requirements
We have no right to lower Jesus' entrance requirements for his kingdom.Walter J. Chantry in Today's Gospel: authentic or synthetic?
Monergist Gratia 