The idea that God gives a mystical enlightenment only to a preordained number of individuals is completely foreign to the Scriptures, and to God’s integrity. Yes, the Spirit draws people to God. But, many people resist the Spirit. The power that leads people to repentance and experiencing the grace of God, is not mystical at … Continue reading The Power of the Gospel – Calvinism Series – Part 8
Grace According to CalvinistsCalvinists do not deny that God’s grace is given to the non-elect. Everything good is from God. Jesus said that God makes the sun to shine on both the wicked and righteous. Everything good in this world is because of the grace of God. However, Calvinists distinguish between what they call “common … Continue reading Irresistible Grace – Calvinism – Part 5
It may come as a surprise to many Christians that “Eternal Security” (or once saved always saved) was completely unknown to the Church prior to the development of Calvinism during the Reformation. Even St. Augustine, whose philosophies led to the development of Calvinism, did not hold to “Eternal Security.” The Scriptures teach that the believer … Continue reading Perseverance of the Saints – Calvinism – Part 6
Calvinists take their theory to the next logical plateau, by claiming the blood atonement of Christ was limited to the elect only. Christ died only for the sins of the elect. If one is not elect, Christ did not die for his sins. Support for this idea is derived from passages that speak of Jesus’ … Continue reading Limited Atonement – Calvinism – Part 4
Calvinists believe God has chosen only certain individuals to be saved, based entirely on His sovereignty. By this they mean that God does not take into consideration any future faith or response to His grace by the individual. Rather, He decides whom He will save completely independently of man’s own will. Since mankind is allegedly … Continue reading Unconditional Election Calvinism – Part 3
The Human Condition According to Calvinists The Calvinist view of the human condition is one of complete and utter depravity. They do not deny that man sometimes does things that are good. However, his fallen condition makes it utterly impossible for him to live righteously. He inevitably gives in to his fallen nature inherited from … Continue reading Total Depravity – Calvinism – Part 2
The system known as “Calvinism” (or Reformed Theology) has its roots in the writings of St. Augustine in the 4th century. Church historian, Philip Schaff, documents St. Augustine’s beliefs in his introduction to the works of St. Augustine. “Augustin…asserts that divine grace is not conditioned on human worthiness, and maintains the doctrine of absolute predestination, … Continue reading Calvinism – Part 1
February 12, 2022 A favorite proof-text by Unitarians who deny the pre-human origin of the Son as “the Beginning” and His role in creation is the following verse: Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) 24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, “I, the LORD, am the maker of all … Continue reading Did God Create All Things Alone? Isaiah 44:24
Introduction This subject will be split up in 4 different posts covering the 4 common objections to speaking in tongues. I realise that much has been written about this subject and the controversy around this subject. I would submit to you that Satan knows the great benefit of this gift and does not want any … Continue reading Why Christians don’t want to speak in Tongues Objection #1
In his book, The Doctrine of the Trinity, Christianity’s Self-Inflicted Wound, it is apparent that Anthony Buzzard was working from a false presupposition regarding the question of a pre-human existence for the Son of God. He made it plain that any form of literal preexistence is totally incompatible with the biblical belief that Jesus was … Continue reading Did the “Son of God or Son of Man” have 1 or 2 Origins?
Living as a Christian in this World 