Sanctification: Holy Spirit Dependance and Critical Thinking The two are not mutually exclusive. And yet many of those who claim to rely solely on the former overtly, or implicitly, deny any real role of the latter — when it comes to right doctrinal understanding. However, a Spirit enlightened mind manifests itself in clear, critical thought…
Note: No matter your view on the topic of the sabbath (mentioned briefly at the onset), do not let it stop you from listening to this. For me, this truly hit home. If you lament your own sin, and lack of focus, zeal, and a felt sense of communion with God, I trust this will…
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…
I never cease to be amazed at how professing Christians can repeatedly cling to the same 1% or less of Scriptural passages, misapplying them to justify their erroneous positions, all as they repeatedly ignore the other 99% of divine biblical testimony. It’s insanity to me. It’s even worse when they rely on the ambiguity fallacy…
The False Arguments: Most everyone who professes to believe in Christ, claims to derive their doctrines from God’s word… even the papists so claim. Most everyone likewise listens to teachers, to one degree or another, including those who warn against those who make use of the teachings of others. Seeing that the Bible specifically declares…
“God is faithful in preserving His people. “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son” (I Cor 1:9). In the previous verse promise was made that God would confirm unto the end His own people. The Apostle’s confidence in the absolute security of believers was founded not on the strength of…
As I consider the faithful men and women of old, particularly from the 1500’s to the early-to-mid 1800’s (given their highly edifying written work), I cannot help but wonder what it would be like for them if we could transport them, for a fortnight, to present-day America and Great Britain. What would the overall effect…
Spiritual Wrestlings 