Speaking of the state of God’s people which brought upon them the judgment of captivity, Isaiah wrote, “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away” (Isaiah 64:6). What did he mean …
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Speaking of those who rejected the Christ Peter wrote, “They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 28). Did they have a choice? What did the Holy Spirit mean when He revealed this? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save …
Continue reading Sermon: “To Which They Also Were Appointed”The threefold Calvinistic doctrine of imputation is discussed and refuted. 1) The imputation of the sins of Adam to mankind, 2) the imputation of the sins of mankind to Christ, 3) the imputation of the personal righteousness of Christ to the believer. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and …
Continue reading Sermon: Calvinism and ImputationThe Bible emphasizes God’s sovereignty, but this in no way diminishes man’s ability to choose. In His sovereignty, God created man with free-will. This is exercised in matters of redemption. God determines the sole way man can be redeemed, and man either complies, or rejects God’s gift of salvation. Ppt: A Sovereign God and Men with …
Continue reading Sermon: A Sovereign God and Men with Free-WillJoshua 7 records the failure of Israel to conquer the small city of Ai. Also recorded is the reason for the failure – Achan’s sin. Several things can be learned from this passage, one of which is the fact that sin severs fellowship with God, and MUST be dealt with in the way God requires. …
Continue reading Sermon: When Sin is PresentThis sermon contrasts the Calvinistic doctrine of sin, and man’s nature (Total Hereditary Depravity) with the Scriptural view. Ppt: Sin, and the Nature of Man Outline: Sin, and the Nature of Man To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Sin, and the Nature of ManA consideration of God’s sovereignty – what it is, and is not (Calvinism). Ppt: The Sovereignty of God Outline: The Sovereignty of God To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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Obedience, election, and grace are Biblical terms which are intimately related. The evidence for their cohabitation is overwhelming. The three cannot be separated without contradicting God’s revelation. Still, there are those who suggest the sovereignty of God does not allow man any role to play in his salvation, so obedience is insignificant. Also, if salvation …
Continue reading Obedience and the Election of GraceMuch of the religious world today think God has predestined everything that will happen in their life. The idea is that God has mapped out a specific plan for each individual that is distinctive from each other plan. Is this scriptural? Does God have a special plan for me? Ppt: Does God have a special …
Continue reading Sermon: Does God have a special plan for me?Calvinistic doctrine is rampant in the “Christian” society. It presents itself in bits and pieces throughout the denominations. The doctrines of Calvin pose a threat to even the Lord’s church. Hints of the doctrine of the substitutionary life of Christ, and the transfer of His righteousness to the believer are evident in language used by …
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