As stated in the previous post, agape love is the sort that is emphasized in Scripture. It can be described as self-sacrificial love and others outside of the Bible often refer to it as willful or mindful love (as it requires an act of the will). Just as before, it doesn't matter what we ultimately … Continue reading Agape
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Love
Throughout the generations, human beings have come to describe love in various ways. As Christians, we find its embodiment in God and that often contrasts with the many definitions described by man over the generations. One thing is clear: not all love is created equal. What do I mean? I mean that there are different … Continue reading Love
Christmas
Christmas or Christ mass (as the name comes from Roman Catholicism) is a widely observed holiday by Christians and non-Christians alike, albeit not always in the same way. The term Xmas refers to the Christian holiday and should not be confused as a way to remove Christ from Christmas as the X is there to … Continue reading Christmas
Marriage – a short snippet
Marriage was instituted by God and designed by God. (See Genesis 2:18-25) At the heart of the relationship is companionship and intimacy, which BOTH husband and wife must promote by their actions. These things about marriage are not typically missed by Christians but this next point is missed in some circles. The relationship seen between … Continue reading Marriage – a short snippet
Worry
The Lord says that those who are in Him must trust Him that He has all things taken care of. Do not, therefore, worry about what comes next. REGARDLESS of what comes, He is there with you. Take one day at a time, and don't borrow trouble. Matt. 6:34 Do not worry about tomorrow, for … Continue reading Worry
5 Solas
The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, from which came Protestantism, are also known as the 5 pillars. They are as follows: (in Latin with the English to the right) Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Sola Gratia (Grace alone) Sola Fide (Faith alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory (to God) alone) "Alone" does … Continue reading 5 Solas
Discipleship
"Discipleship is a process which enables you to "grow up" in the Lord Jesus Christ and equips you to overcome joyfully the pressures and trials of this present life (based on Luke 9:23-24; James 1:2-4). Discipleship requires constant self-examination that is in accordance with God's Word (based on Matthew 7:1-5; I Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 6:4)." … Continue reading Discipleship
Perseverance/Preservation
T U L I P P = Perseverance of the saints (aka true followers) This is the 5th and final point of the 5 points of Calvinism and of the teaching tool TULIP. Keeping the previous points in mind, P points to how an individual that is part of the elect will not fall away. In other … Continue reading Perseverance/Preservation
Irresistible Grace
T U L I P, 'I' being Irresistible for Irresistible Grace. This is my favorite as it is through God's grace extended to us that we even come to Him. It is through this extended grace that we become empowered to saving faith, without which we would only choose to continue in our depravity. So … Continue reading Irresistible Grace
Limited Atonement
T - total depravity U - unconditional election L - limited atonement The third point is often most contentious bringing about two groups, the 4-pointers and the 5-pointers. The 4-point Calvinist would reject limited atonement whereas the 5-point accept it. The point of contention is whether or not the atonement for sin paid by Christ's death was … Continue reading Limited Atonement
Monergist Gratia 