Category Archives: Doctrines of Grace

The Oxymoronic Arrogance of Reformed Folk

It’s an irony that hits close to home, so it’s one I make note of regularly. We who confess to being Reformed, Calvinistic, embracing the doctrines of grace, begin our confession of our distinctives with the doctrine of total depravity. … Continue reading

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God in the Hands of Angry Sinners- A Misunderstanding

It was a strange time for me. I was attending a high school that was so nominal in its commitment to the Christian faith that the high school English teacher was an atheist. Still, his was among my favorite classes, … Continue reading

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God Knows My Heart; I, However, Clearly Do Not

Here we find an expression that is most strange- God knows my heart. Nine times out of ten the speaker using this expression is seeking comfort in the face of some sin. I do something wrong. Either my own conscience … Continue reading

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Election Reds; Jesus Reigns; Practically Sovereign and More

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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He Will Never Let Us Go- Believing His Promises

Fear can be a potent motivator, or conversely, a great de-motivator. Many of us have a deep fear of change. However disappointed we may be in ourselves, in our circumstances, in our walk with the Lord, in our church, we … Continue reading

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On the Love from and Free Will of Puppets

If ever there was a theological boogey man, it is this- the notion that if God is sovereign over us and our choices, such makes our love for Him inauthentic and worthless, turns us into robots or puppets. Without humans … Continue reading

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Our Last Study on Philippians- Ode to Joy

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Celebrating 8 Years of Lisa; Brazen MSM; Immutable God

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Last week’s Philippians Study- Ode to Joy

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Live Bible Study Tonight, Philippians- Ode to Joy

Tonight we continue our study, finishing chapter three of the book of Philippians. All are welcome to our home at 7 est, or you may join us for dinner at 6:15. We will also stream the study at Facebook Live, … Continue reading

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