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
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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
Unconditional Election
T - total depravity U - unconditional election Some quibble about this one but regardless of the camp they come from, it is clear and without a doubt that the "elect", as seen in the Scriptures, describes those in Christ (true Christians). Considering total depravity, we cannot turn to Him on our own any longer. … Continue reading Unconditional Election
Total Depravity
Total Depravity, the first of the five points of Calvinism. This refers to original sin, the first sin of rebellion carried out in the garden of Eden that corrupted man's nature. How did this come about? For starters, humans were not the first beings created. Before creating humans, God created all other life including more … Continue reading Total Depravity
Monergist Gratia 