Man Has No Natural Power To Receive, Accept, Decide For, Or To Turn To Christ God must work out every aspect of our salvation both for us and in us Per Romans 8:7 “…the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Likewise,…
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We’re Not Trying To Be (Nor Are We Being) Offensive…
We’re Not Trying To Be (Nor Are We Being) Offensive… Please understand, if a Christian doesn’t “like” your religious comment or post; doesn’t say “amen” to the theological position or sentiment that you share; doesn’t affirm that a deceased loved one “is in heaven right now;” or otherwise doesn’t affirm/confirm your religious viewpoint, it isn’t…
It Isn’t Easy…
It Isn’t Easy… By Curt Wildy Striving to learn, understand, discern, sharpen one’s acuity, and to stand one’s ground in the face of opposition and ridicule can be quite tough. It can lead to feelings of isolation, alienation, alterity, and even a sense of profound loneliness and depression — yet we press on, knowing that…
Ralph Robinson on “The Sight Of Sin” (Published 1868)
An Excerpt On The Sight of Sin Taken from Christ All and in All or Several Significant Similitudes by which the Lord Jesus Christ is described in the Holy Scriptures. By Pastor Ralph Robinson of Mary Woolnoth, London, U.K., Published in 1868 …[Question] IV. Whether Jesus Christ observes the same method in this work of…
Romans 8:16: The Key to Understanding, Obtaining, and Retaining the Assurance of Salvation (In The Proper Context)
Romans 8:16 The Key to Understanding, Obtaining, and Retaining the Assurance of Salvation (As Considered In Its Proper Immediate, Lexical, and Systematic Context) By Curt Wildy Introduction Dear reader, please understand that in writing what I am about to write, I have no desire to puff myself up, gain a following, force my opinions on…
“Judge Not Lest You Be Judged! Only God Can Judge Me! Who are You To Judge Anyone Else? Do You Think Your Perfect? Etcetera…
“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,…
Pastor Jesse Gistand on God-enabled Faithfulness, Commitment, Obedience, Self-Denial, and Focus
Note: The following is a relatively short excerpt from his May 14, 2016 study titled “Men’s Theology – Leadership Class – Part 5.” For the full audio, please click here or visit: http://www.grace-bible.com/sermons/sermon/2016-05-14/mens-theology-leadership-class-part-5-2016. I cannot stress enough how much I would encourage everyone to listen to it in its entirety. The study speaks volumes concerning…
Assurance of Salvation: Why Some Lack It and God’s Means For Obtaining It
Assurance of Salvation Why Some Lack It and God’s Means For Obtaining It Three Foundational Passages Annotated, With the Annotations To Be Proven Below Before reading the three annotated passages, and as you read the rest of this article, please keep in mind the following: God often define his own terms by using the following…
The Problem Of “Relying On God” Too Much
Introduction Okay, let’s face it, there is absolutely no problem with relying upon God and there is absolutely no such thing as relying upon Him “too much.” The more we cast ourselves upon Him, as He enables, the better off we will be… period. Consider, 1 Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand…
The True Nature Of Agapē Love: How Love & Obedience Are One And The Same
The True Nature Of Agapē Love How Love & Obedience Are One And The Same -or- How Agapē Love Literally Is God-Wrought Obedience To God’s Extant Law Introduction The following is one of the most important doctrines that I have researched/written about, concerning the Christian’s walk before God in light of their justified state. Why is it so…
Spiritual Wrestlings 