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
Quote #74 – Psalm 139
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well.Psalm 139:14 ESV
Quote #73 – Darrell Harrison
Humanity has been attempting to save itself from itself since Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:7). Politics is merely another kind of fig leaf in that it can neither redress nor remedy what is humanity's fundamental problem--sin in the heart.Tweet from Darrell Harrison
Quote #72 – Acts
And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After … Continue reading Quote #72 – Acts
Quote #71 – William Carey
To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map. - William Carey, famous and influential missionary
Psalm 119:153-176
To finish everything off, this post will contain the last 3 stanzas. It contains Resh, Sin (seen) and Shin (sheen), and Taw. Resh seems simple but it has a heavy "r" sound that reminds more of what I've heard as someone trills an r in Spanish. Taw is sometimes written as Tav as it gets … Continue reading Psalm 119:153-176
Psalm 119:137-152
Tsadhe (צ) 137 - 144 English Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.143 Trouble and anguish have found me … Continue reading Psalm 119:137-152
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
Monergist Gratia 