Discipleship
Various topics relating to Christian discipleship.
Universal Atonement Doctrine Dishonors God
Universal Atonement Doctrine Dishonors God
by John Gill – “Body of Divinity, Book 6, Chapter 3”
The first set of arguments shall be taken from hence, that universal redemption reflects highly on the perfections of God; and what is contrary to the divine perfections, cannot be true; for God cannot deny himself, nor do anything contrary to his nature and attributes.
1. The universal scheme greatly reflects on the love of God to men: it may, at first… Continue reading
The Sovereignty Of God In Reprobation
The Sovereignty Of God In Reprobation
by Arthur W. Pink
“Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God” [Romans 11:22]
In the last chapter when treating of the Sovereignty of God the Father in Salvation, we examined seven passages which represent Him as making a choice from among the children of men, and predestinating certain ones to be conformed to the image of His Son. The thoughtful reader will naturally ask, And what of those who were not… Continue reading
The Remnant According To The Election Of Grace
The Remnant According To The Election Of Grace
By Craig Miklosik
Romans 11:5
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Before we begin our study on the remnant, I would like to define a few terms in our text:
1) “remnant”: means a small group within a group. As we study this doctrine we will see it’s meaning in the scriptures. The scriptures teach that… Continue reading
Intended Atonement
Intended Atonement
What was the Lord’s intention in His death?
Was His intention to save all of Adam’s race?
If it was, He failed miserably.
Was His intent to make salvation available if we do our part?
That would not help us at all!
We cannot do our part!
His intent was to save the elect!
“And this is the will of Him that sent Me, that of all which He hath… Continue reading
Cause Thy Face To Shine Upon Us
Cause Thy Face To Shine Upon Us
By Henry Mahan
The apostles and early believers were despised by the religious Jews because of the gospel which they preached. It was not because they were covetous or proud men. They were persecuted because the gospel of God’s grace, which they preached, was offensive to humans pride.
They preached (as I trust we do, also) that salvation, even for the most moral person on earth, is only possible because of… Continue reading
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