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
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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 this topic. I have spoken on this a bit already in On Creation but thought it worthwhile to address the topic specifically and separately … Continue reading On Evolution
Inerrancy and Inspiration on Scripture
The Scriptures are inerrant (without error) and an inspired work of God. The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith is important to consider on this topic (also called the 2nd London Baptist Confession)--specifically chapter 1. This chapter of the confession includes a list of the 39 Old Testament (OT) and 27 New Testament (NT) books. The … Continue reading Inerrancy and Inspiration on Scripture
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
There is much ground that could be covered on such a topic as sex so the aim will attempt to be as succinct as possible. The following come in no particular order. Sexual intimacy is the reward of commitment and is therefore only between a husband and wife (marriage). Sex is part of the creation … Continue reading On Sex
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.
Standpoint Epistemology
What is "standpoint epistemology?" Epistemology can be defined as follows : the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity From etymonline.com (the history of the word), we get epistemology (n.) "theory of knowledge," 1856, coined by Scottish philosopher James F. Ferrier (1808-1864) from Greek episteme "knowledge, … Continue reading Standpoint Epistemology
Quote #68 – Of Saving Faith
The grace of faith, wereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word; by which also, and by the administration of baptism and the Lord's supper, prayer, and other means … Continue reading Quote #68 – Of Saving Faith
On Demons and Fallen Angels
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. Aren't they the same thing? It may be considered … Continue reading On Demons and Fallen Angels
Monergist Gratia 