I am reposting this article due to the amount of revisions/additions that have been made; I felt that there were some other passages and precepts that needed to be addressed. I added paragraph headers for ease of review. The article was originally posted on 02/10/2012. Traditions Of Men Defining “The Appearance Of Evil” By Curt…
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A Biblical Look At Wine In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ (Part 1)
A Biblical Look At Wine (fermented grape juice) In Light Of The Atoning Work of Christ Part One By Curt Wildy Introduction Many of God’s people stand against the consumption of “fermented wine” or “leavened wine,” even in moderation. They argue, amongst other things, that “wine is leavened “and therefore it could not be used in the Old Testament sacrifices…
Will All Of The Elect Hear and Believe the Gospel? (Part Three)
Will All Of The Elect Hear and Believe the Gospel? Part Three by Curt Wildy Return to Part One Return to Part Two Introduction to Part Three The purpose of this part is to address some of the more common arguments made by those who hold to regeneration without Gospel conversion. This is a deadly heresy that…
Was Rahab Too Old To Be In The Royal Lineage?
Was Rahab Too Old To Be In The Royal Lineage? Curt Wildy The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;…
God Is Merciful
God Is Merciful I had a neck (cervical) procedure done recently, so I am limiting my posts to smaller entries for the time being… which is probably a good thing given how wordy I can be. Nonetheless, one thing that was heavy on my mind throughout the day today was the unfathomable mercy of God.…
Traditions Of Men: Is It A Sin To Drink Wine Or Strong Drink?
Traditions Of Men Is It A Sin To Drink Wine Or Strong Drink? By Curt Wildy Introduction I have no doubt in my mind that in and of itself, drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation is no sin. Getting drunk is a sin and drinking in front of others when you know that it causes them offense, or causes them…
Our Good Works
Our Good Works By Curt Wildy When I think of my good works, my mind gravitates towards Isaiah 64:6 “But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags…” I look at my abstentions from outward evil, and my strivings (even delight) to do that which is right before God,…
The Will of Man and the Will of God (Part Five)
The Will of Man and the Will of God Part Five By Curt Wildy Return to Part Four Return to Part ThreeReturn to Part TwoReturn to Part One Introduction In this part, and in the following parts, the focus will be on those scriptural passages used by will-worshippers (Colossians 2:23) to support the erroneous doctrine of…
The Will of Man and the Will of God (Part Four)
The Will of Man and the Will of God Part Four By Curt Wildy Return to Part Three Return to Part Two Return to Part One Introduction To Part Four In Parts One through Three: We defined the will as that mental ability to intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen; the more technical definition was…
Some Gospel Truths Considered (Part Two)
Some Gospel Truths Considered Part Two Return to Part One by Curt Wildy The Vessels Of Mercy, Afore Chosen, Pre-Bordered, And Preserved Unto Salvation But what of God’s people? We see that God has clearly made and appointed the wicked for the day of His wrath, but were specific people really chosen by God unto salvation?…
Spiritual Wrestlings 