Commenting on Mark 7:20-21 There is a deep truth in these words which is frequently overlooked. Our original sinfulness and natural inclination to evil are seldom sufficiently considered. The wickedness of men is often attributed to bad examples, bad company, peculiar temptations, or the snares of the devil. It seems forgotten that every man carries … Continue reading Quote #78 – R.C. Ryle
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On Church Discipline
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Please, keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. Experience, Scripture, and Admonishment Church discipline can often … Continue reading On Church Discipline
On Evolution
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. I have spoken on this a bit already in … Continue reading On Evolution
On Inerrancy and Inspiration
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. I believe the Scriptures to be inerrant (without error) … Continue reading On Inerrancy and Inspiration
Quote #77 – Spurgeon
Be assured that the name of Christian is not the nature of a Christian; and that being born in a Christian land, and being recognized as professing the Christian religion is of no avail whatever, unless there be something more added to it--the being "born again," is a matter so mysterious, that human words cannot … Continue reading Quote #77 – Spurgeon
The Devil, Satan, and Lucifer
This is a word study of these three terms used for the enemy of man and God. Each of these words has uses and they are not all equivalent to the next. The Devil Since this is the first word or name or title we come to, let us take a historical glimpse into it … Continue reading The Devil, Satan, and Lucifer
On Sex
If you do not already know, this is a post that helps you the reader to become more acquainted with where I - the author of this site - stand on various topics and theological points. Keep reading to see where I stand on today's topic. There is much ground that could be covered on … Continue reading On Sex
Quote #76 – John Leland
John Leland and other Baptists contributed to the following thinking: ". . . that government is incompetent to rule over the conscience." p. 65 of The Baptists - Key People Involved in Forming a Baptist Identity, vol. II Beginnings in America by Tom Nettles
Quote #75 – John Gill
In regards to Jesus Christ . . . He is Son of God because of the incarnation, he is Son of God because of the resurrection, he is Son of God because he is mediator.
Apologetic Tidbit #1
I've had more than one person make the following argument and at the time, I assumed they were right. However, upon further reflection and understanding of Scripture, I no longer agree with them. "X group ultimately failed and is no longer because they had something fundamentally wrong." They then conclude that we should never look … Continue reading Apologetic Tidbit #1
