God's grace is an element very much involved in the previous post on TULIP (among other things as well). Below is a link to a sermon entitled "But God!". It is actually the 3rd part to a topic within a study going through Ephesians. Even so, it does talk quite specifically about elements specifically involved in … Continue reading Grace
theology
TULIP
TULIP is an acrostic teaching tool that helps to sum up important components of what is called Reformed Theology. In this case, it is more specific to those who are often called Calvinists but much of the doctrines summed up within TULIP are held to varying degree within Protestantism. Each letter of TULIP stands for … Continue reading TULIP
Sufficiency
Upon converting to Jesus Christ (involving a sincere, wholehearted belief in Him), you can then change biblically (in ways the Bible prescribes and brings God glory) because of God's divine power made available to you. This power is not of yourself. This empowerment gives you a different purpose for living which provides a new source … Continue reading Sufficiency
Liar
1 John 1:8-10 "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be … Continue reading Liar
Rules
Rules? What's that title about? There's a common thought that Christianity is somehow all about following a long list of rules. This isn't Christianity. What appears to be "rules" are instructions on how to act in ways that bring glory to God. It isn't about how perfectly you can follow a set a rules but … Continue reading Rules
Satan
Who/what is he? He was chief among the angels and quite powerful. How powerful? Hard to pinpoint precisely but to be the top angel should say something. Especially when you consider the acts carried out by other angels in the Scriptures by comparison. Regardless, he was the first to fall and then became the source … Continue reading Satan
Anxiety
What is is it? It can be described as worry. But can also be: 1. distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune: He felt anxiety about the possible loss of his job. 2. earnest but tense desire; eagerness: He had a keen anxiety to succeed in his work. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/anxiety?s=t Regardless, it includes a … Continue reading Anxiety
Monergist Gratia 