A go-to verse for so many regarding salvation and the source of that salvation. It is a wonderful verse and should never be degraded as it is also a part of the Word of God. Unfortunately, this has not stopped many from ripping this text from its surrounding context and effectively reading into it what … Continue reading John 3:16 – Digging Into the Fuller Meaning of a Text
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Quote #97 – Spurgeon
Every Christian should join a church; it is their clear obligation according to the Scriptures. God's people are not dogs that can go alone, but sheep, and therefore they should go in flocks. C.H. Spurgeon
MG Tidbit #1 – Confession Name
The following names all refer to the same confession: The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Various short-hand versions of the above
Quote #96 – 1689 Confession – 1.7
Some things in Scripture are clearer than others, and some people understand the teachings more clearly than others. However, the things that must be known, believed, and obeyed for salvation are so clearly set forth and explained in one part of Scripture or another that both the educated and uneducated may achieve a sufficient understanding of … Continue reading Quote #96 – 1689 Confession – 1.7
Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the author thereof; therefore it is to be received because it is the Word of God.2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; … Continue reading Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
Quote #94 – Bavinck on Missions
The church does not exist primarily to satisfy the needs of the world, but rather it exists in the first place for God and his glory.J.H. Bavinck
Quote #93 – Missions
Missions is that activity of the church--in essence it is nothing else than an activity of Christ, exercised through the church--through which the church, in this interim period, in which the end is postponed, calls the peoples of the earth to repentance and to faith in Christ, so that they may be made his disciples … Continue reading Quote #93 – Missions
Quote #92 – James
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?
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