RETURN TO PART ONE, RETURN TO PART TWO, RETURN TO PART THREE PART FOUR IX. THE NATURE OF THE NEW CREATION AND WHY THE RIGHTEOUS CAN ACTUALLY WORK RIGHTEOUSNESS It is my belief that Ephesians 4:20-24 should truly seal the matter. The righteousness therein “But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye…
RETURN TO PART ONE, RETURN TO PART TWO PART THREE VI-A. The author then goes on to say: Note how Paul dealt with similar behavior in the Corinthian believers. They were sleeping with prostitutes, boasting about it, backbiting and arguing with each other, dragging each other to court to sue each other, and generally doing everything…
RETURN TO PART ONE PART TWO IV-A. Next consider this portion of the author’s response: I am more interested in knowing why you picked these sins in particular rather than in the far more serious sin of self righteousness. What do you make of a man who believes himself righteous because he doesn’t do these…
I. INTRODUCTION: The following commentary is a response to the content and comments found in the following blog. This response is rather long but it is also quite thorough. I will try to be as succinct as possible, letting the abundance of Scripture speak for itself; however, some expounding is necessary. Also, when certain passages…
Romans 7:12 “wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” The following question was recently asked (emphasis added): “So, how then do some men think and promote the idea that righteousness comes from Christ and holiness comes from the Law? That thinking is false and twisted because there is no single verse…
NOTE: These warnings should not be taken solely physically, socially. Much of the separation we need is mental and emotional (as it relates to what we take in through our eyes and ears, and what we allow to settle into, and ruminate within, our minds). So much of what we think of as mild is…
Galatians 6:1 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault [trespass/offence/sin], ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” James 5:19-20 “Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth…
A noted Sovereign Grace preacher had this to say about the (Reformed) viewpoint called “Necessary Consequences” (emphasis added): Perhaps you are scratching your heads, saying, “What on earth is the heresy of necessary consequence?” It is the doctrine which says that the Bible alone is our only rule of faith and practice, that is to…
“JUDGE NOT LEST YOU BE JUDGED! — ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME! — WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE ANYONE ELSE? DO YOU THINK YOU’RE PERFECT?” The above is a common but erroneous sentiment held by those who do not properly exegete Scripture… The Christian is absolutely *commanded* to discern/judge/try/prove all things, including other people. However,…
Trying the Spirits Part One J.C. Philpot Zoar Chapel, Great Alie Street, London August 1, 1844 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits, whether they are of God. 1 John 4:1 There are two evils in the human heart, which, when thoroughly ripened and brought to a head, become, the one, gross superstition,…
Spiritual Wrestlings 