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Technorati tags and the penal substitution atonement

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:39:00 -0500

There seems to have been a lot of discussion in the blogosphere about the penal substitution theory of the atonement recently, so I thought I would throw in my 2c worth, when discussion on other topics seemed to turn to that.The trouble was that for

Salvation and atonement

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:19:37 -0500

In the previous post I questioned the belief of some theologians that “theology of religion” was all about whether one could find salvation in other religions. The question assumes that “other” religions have a similar notion

Calvinism, Reformed Doctrine, Presbyterians…..a Tragedy?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:39:27 -0500

This is exactly what I was talking about in my last post. This church started using Covenant Eyes (a popular web accountability software) to monitor the web activity of the pastoral staff. Then the tragedy occurred, the senior pastor was found look

Can You Lose Your Salvation? - mp3 download

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:28:02 -0500

Here is an MP3 download of two sermons I preached recently on the topic of eternal security and perseverance of the saints. Kept by the Power of God Part 1 makes a case from Scripture for the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Part 2 looks

Calvinism and Arminianism

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:44:59 -0500

Here are some posts related to a passage that doesn’t usually come up in comparisons. Luke slips in predestination… - He Is Sufficient Acts 13:48 - “Appointed” or “Disposed?” - I follow Christ Acts 13:48: Arminian? Calvinistic? - Conn

The Solemn League and Covenant

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:26:49 -0500

THE SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT, (at Scoon, January 1, 1651.) ——————————————————————————–

Reforming Slowly

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:00:28 -0500

Since I discovered the Ministry of Mark Driscoll some time ago I have found an entire new world opened to me, the world of the reformed church. I have found myself listening to Spurgeon, Piper, Chandler, The White Horse Inn and a few others. They h

Apologetic Humor

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:03:00 -0500

Below are snippets of hilarious encounters between some of the foremost Christain apologists against atheists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons etc...click on any below! We'll keep updating if you keep listening! Enjoy! Dan Wallace VS Bart Erhman The R

How the Reformation Saved Western Civilization

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:41:12 -0500

How the Reformation Saved Western Civilization (link to Audio) How the Reformation Saved Western Civilization: When we think about where the West is now, it becomes pleasantly obvious that there was no historic event with greater formative heft than

The Extraordinary C.S. Lewis

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:43:39 -0500

. The Extraordinary C.S. Lewis. As promised, here is the recent C.S. Lewis show from the www.apologetics.com radio program. Just Click the link below. http://www.apologetics.com/audio/05_24_08.mp3 Christopher Neiswonger C.S. L

The Christian Life, or Prison Life?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:23:00 -0500

James White Video

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:58:42 -0500

James White presents the conclusion of his arguments in a debate on Calvinism

Anglicanism Lost

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:48:27 -0500

(A response to comments at This Blog) Father R, I love Anglicanism, but I could never be an Anglican, because they seem to be extinct. Your analysis of Anglicanism seems to say that you are an Anglican specifically because you are not one, and that i

Top Ten Reasons the Reformed Theologian did not Cross the Road

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:07:48 -0500

(Thanks to Reforming and CMM for their help in the comment of the last post.) Top ten reasons why the Reformed Theologian did not cross the road: 10. A woman already crossed, and he would be in sin if he followed 9. The road is not safe if it wasn’

Top Ten Hit List

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:03:00 -0500

Over the weekend, The Barna Group took a poll of congregants as they exited churches of various beliefs. Those who participated did not have a lot of time to reflect on the single question poll. The Barna Group reports that this poll was constructe

Reflecting Light

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:39:42 -0500

C. S. Lewis “The Christian is in a different position from other people who are trying to be good. They hope, by being good, to please God if there is one; or — if they think there is not — at least they hope to deserve approval from good m

Some Various Quotes by Calvin on Idolatry

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:46:26 -0500

Rather than bore you with my prose, I leave you some quotes from Calvin: Mingled vanity and pride appear in this, that when miserable men do seek after God, instead of ascending higher than themselves as they ought to do, they measure him by their ow

A Few Problems With Arminianism And A Case For Calvinism

Sat, 24 May 2008 04:13:16 -0500

Dr. Bruce Ware puts forward the Biblical doctrine of pre-destination so well that he gets a standing ovation from me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjQHMWp1M You can get the DVD of the entire debate here for just US$14.95.1 1 The author does

John Calvin: Love Him or Hate Him?

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:11:38 -0500

I am working on a manuscript designed to recognize John Calvin’s 500th birthday coming up July 10, 2009. Its a historical and contemporary study of opinions on this most influential man. As a Reformed Christian, I owe a lot to Old JC, but the h

The John 3:16 Conference

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:55:00 -0500

In response to the"John 3:16 Conference" ERN is proud to announce: Register Today! November 6, 7 at FPC Woodstock Jesus didn't die on the cross for every person. All true believers are eternally secure. Grace cannot be resisted. These points have alr