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The Lord’s Supper, Food, Nourishment, Grace, and Symbolism
There is a tendency in modern Christianity to think of the sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper) as purely symbolic acts. I believe this tendency is largely due to an overreaction to the Catholic position of transubstantiation and baptismal regeneration. … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptism, Church, Faith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Obedience, Responsibility, Salvation, The Lords Supper, Theology, Virtue
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A few thoughts about free will
When we think about will, it’s helpful to think about it in the context of desire. To will to do a certain thing, the person who wills it, must desire that thing. Granted, this desire can be because of a … Continue reading
Christ’s Death: A Solution to an Unexpected Problem?
This will be a short post, but here’s a question for you: Was Adam born to die? Personally, I find it hard to believe that he wasn’t. If Jesus Christ’s earthly existence could be so determined, if we can say … Continue reading
Tagged Death, Salvation, Sin, Theology
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Meet Paul Washer
This three minute long video is series of edited excerpts from a sermon delivered by Paul Washer to 5,000 Southern Baptist teenagers. It is quite simply phenomenal. [Note: the editing and the addition of music and video was not done … Continue reading
Tagged Church, Evangelism, Faith, Salvation, Theology, Video
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Sermon Prep on Assurance of Salvation, Faith, Works, and I John 3
Tomorrow night, I’m preaching at my church and my central text is I John, chapter 3. It’s an interesting passage and the core idea that I’ve taken away from it is that while salvation is of grace through faith, our … Continue reading
Tagged Church, Faith, God, Grace, Obedience, Responsibility, Salvation, Scripture
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Questions about Prevenient Grace
I don’t know a whole lot about Wesleyan Theology. I do know a little bit about the concept of Prevenient Grace, but I have some questions. If anyone out there is a Methodist (or a follower of any of the … Continue reading
Tagged God, Grace, Responsibility, Salvation, Theology
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The Love of God Blesses All Men
Go read this post about the love of God. While there may not be anything groundbreaking there, it is good to think through these things. Here’s a snippet: God demonstrates intended goodness on the reprobate. God’s ultimate purpose is to … Continue reading
Were you there? A post-Easter reflection on the crucifixion
Jamie Kiley has asked a question that we should all take the time to answer. Check it out and then give it some thought.
Tagged Death, Jesus, Salvation, Sin
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Soulwinning, Methodology, and Going in unto Hagar
Abraham had a problem. God had made a promise to him, and to the best of Abraham’s understanding, God had not delivered. Plus, the way things looked, God was not planning on delivering any time soon. And it was starting … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Church, Evangelism, Faith, God, History, Holy Scripture, Jehovah, Obedience, Responsibility, Salvation, Scripture, Sin, Theology, Witnessing
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A Message for Monday: The Evangelization of the Home
I had the opportunity to speak at my church last week and I ended up bringing a message about the evangelization of the home. You can listen to it right here, or if you want a copy for yourself, you … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Church, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Holy Scripture, Jehovah, Knowledge, Obedience, Salvation, Scripture, Selfishness, Sermons, Sin, Virtue, Witnessing
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