Discipleship
Various topics relating to Christian discipleship.
Does Faith Precede Regeneration
Does Faith Precede Regeneration In Salvation?
Saying that faith precedes regeneration – as many professing Christians believe – is like saying birth precedes conception. In contrast, regeneration prior to faith is not only a possibility, it is a necessity, although a case could be made for faith being simultaneous with regeneration, since it is regeneration that brings with it true faith (a gift from God – Ephesians 2:8), along with true repentance (also a gift from God – Acts 11:18).… Continue reading
Old Paths – Chapter 18 – Election
Old Paths – Chapter 18 – Election
By J.C. Ryle
“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God” – 1 Thessalonians 1:4
“Give diligence to make your calling and election sure” – 2 Peter 1:10
Introduction
The texts which head this page contain a word of peculiar interest. It is a word which is often in men’s minds, and on men’s tongues, from one end of Great Britain to the other. That word is “Election”.
Election in… Continue reading
Orthodoxy Is Heresy
Orthodoxy Is Heresy?
Biblical Christian Orthodoxy Is Now Considered Heretical
Introduction
What was once generally accepted as the orthodox and true view of the gospel (Calvinism) is now considered heresy. And what was once considered heresy (Arminianism, a.k.a. free-willism) is now considered the true, orthodox view of the gospel.
Arminianism is in! Calvinism is out!
We are now living in a day and age when biblical doctrine, that was once considered AND WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED* to be “orthodox”… Continue reading
Election And Predestination As Taught In The Bible
Election & Predestination As Taught In The Bible
Introduction
Anyone willing to take the time to do a reasonable bible study on the subject of election and predestination will have no trouble finding a wealth of evidence for these doctrines, and with that, a much better understanding of God’s sovereignty in salvation. There are various reasons why many professing Christians don’t understand or believe in these doctrines. Many have only done a superficial – if any – study… Continue reading
What Is Duty Faith And Is It Biblical
What Is Duty Faith And Is It Biblical?
Introduction
We need to start this study by defining the term “duty faith”. Duty faith is the teaching that it is the duty or obligation towards God of the natural man (unregenerated person) to believe unto eternal salvation, even if it is impossible for him to do so in his spiritually dead condition. Or to put it another way, it is the duty of the unsaved sinner to fully trust… Continue reading
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