As a Christian community, we should ask ourselves, is the original 1611 King James Version really the only translation we should use?
Read MoreOn January 1, 1937, Machen, near death, dictated his final words in a telegram to colleague John Murray at Westminster: “I’m so thankful for [the] active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.”
Read MoreThe Pilgrims were operating in thanks for the food, but more so for God’s mercy in the satisfaction and sustenance they received over their year of affliction. We, today, are quick to find reason to grumble and complain. We wander like the Israelites, seeing vivid applications of God’s mercy and humbling works and yet pass on by without deeper meditation. Our minds may work, but our hearts are deaf.
Read MoreCertainly, it should be clear to everyone what the basis of his initial remark was; biblical fidelity. MacArthur’s comment was solely in reference to Moore’s occupation of the pulpit on Sunday morning and not her value in the church or before God. But is he right in his judgment?
Read MoreInstead of issuing a gentle answer to engage with Mrs. Moore, MacArthur lobbed a cheap shot to incite his base. He didn’t make a point but rather a gong-like sound due to his lack of love.
Read MoreIf Christ died for those chosen in Him, then He will raise them up on the last day. What is judged righteous will never be judged unrighteous. God does not retract or replace His covenant grace. What is bought with His blood will be cleansed; if it were not so, then His blood would be imperfect.
Read MoreBut despite this orthodox nugget of truth, the song then proceeds to fall into a monotonous cycle of theological platitudes that not only irresponsibly portray biblical victory but also misrepresent the decretive will of God.
Read MoreCan God fail? Can God’s plans and desires fall short of their aim? Can the will of man stand in the way of God’s will?
Read MoreInstead of being a doctrine that limits or diminishes the atonement and the gospel of Jesus Christ, limited atonement reveals the revelation of God that Jesus accomplished perfectly that which he came to do—to purchase for his own a people of God, and redeem and reconcile them to Himself!
Read MoreDoes God really elect people to Heaven or Hell? If so, on what does he base his election?
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