Category Archives: Doctrines of Grace

This week’s study from Romans 3

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Why does He still find fault?

Because it’s the right thing to do, and the God of heaven and earth always does what is right. The apostle Paul, in Romans 9, deals with the admittedly understandable objection to the intersection of God’s sovereignty and His judgment … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Study, Romans 2: 17-29

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Imputation, Infusion and Eternal Consequence: A Parable

Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and … Continue reading

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Sovereignty and Free Will

He was a theological rock star to me, a legendary scholar and bibliophile, as well as a kind and gentle man. It was my first semester of seminary and he offered an evening seminar on the doctrine of election. I … Continue reading

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This Week’s Podcast- I’m a Guest on Reformed Yinzers

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What are key theological issues you are unsure about?

There are two sliding scales at work here. First, there is the relative importance of a given issue and second the relative clarity of the issue. I have no uncertainty about the orthodox doctrines of the trinity and the incarnation … Continue reading

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The Ripples of Calvin

Love him or hate him, embrace the theology that bears his name or reject that theology, there is no disputing that John Calvin had a profound impact on the world. Some scholars have argued that intellectually speaking, he is the … Continue reading

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Before the World’s Foundation

Obedience, of course, is a good thing. Our Father delights to see His children embracing His wisdom, heeding His warnings, walking in the joy that is His law. When we dance in His presence we presage the beauty and glory … Continue reading

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Apostasy and Perseverance?

There are two errors to make on this question, and a razor’s edge to walk to answer it correctly. Just as the Bible teaches both divine sovereignty and human responsibility, so it also teaches both that apostasy is real, and … Continue reading

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