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Moral Constructivism vs. Divine Command Theory

The following are some excerpts from a conversation I was having online with a friend who embraces a theory called moral constructivism.  It began after I posted the following quote by John Calvin."We...

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Do Christians Want to Impose a Theocracy?

One recurring comment I read from secularists at threads on websites like NPR is how Christians should be forbidden from imposing their religion on the rest of society by voting for laws in accordance...

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Can Free Will Explain the Conversion of Sinners?

A guest post by Scott ChristensenHow many times have you heard someone say, “I chose Christ of my own free will”? In many Evangelical circles such a notion is so self-evident as to be proverbial....

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The Consummation: A Biblical Scenario

A Guest Post by Dean Davis .NOTE: This essay is the concluding chapter of my book, The High King of Heaven: Discovering the Master Keys to the Great End Time Debate (Redemption Press, 2014). For a...

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Self-Rescue Vs. Heartfelt Confession of our Need to be Rescued

by Paul David TrippSince sin is deeper than bad behavior, trying to do better isn’t a solution. Only grace that changes the heart can rescue us.There is a difference between a person in whom...

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Life Changing Sermons

by Nicholas BatzigMany of those who have been born of God’s Spirit can testify to the reality of having been regenerated upon hearing a particular sermon. Some, upon hearing a sermon for the first...

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Man's Will: Before and After the Fall

Augustine and the Calvinistic tradition in general define the will's freedom, or lack thereof, in relation to sin. Why? Because this is how the Bible defines it. Jesus declared "everyone who practices...

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The Spirit Bears Witness to What Has Been Written

by John CalvinHow the Spirit and the written Word are indissolubly connected.{The] cavil about our cleaving to the dead letter carries with it the punishment which they deserve for despising Scripture....

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Re-Launch of the Lectio Continua Series of New Testament Commentaries

This series was previously published by Tolle Lege Press. Reformation Heritage Press has taken over the series, and all of the previous volumes soon will be available again, along with Joel Beeke's new...

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There Is No Such Thing As Chance

by John CalvinThat this distinction may be the more manifest, we must consider that the Providence of God, as taught in Scripture, is opposed to fortune and fortuitous causes. By an erroneous opinion...

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Library of Free Online Seminary Courses

Free Seminary Classes OnlineTo students of the Bible who want to further their theological education, but don't have the time or money to attend seminary, there are some outstanding free online...

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New Testament Reliability Seminar

Dr. James White  Session 1 Part 1 Session 1 Part 2 Session 2 Part 1 Session 2 Part 2 Session 3 Session 4

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How's Your Prayer Life?

by D. Martyn Lloyd-JonesWhat is the place of prayer in your life? What prominence does it have in our lives? It is a question that I address to all. It is as necessary that it should reach the man who...

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Exposition of 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 (from the 2016 Shepherd’s Conference):

Paul Washer 

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Why Did God Become Flesh?

Why did God become flesh? Was it to teach us to be good to each other? No! That would be putting the cart before the horse. We humans have proven repeatedly that we cannot do good to others as we...

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God is Changing Us—But How?

by David Powlison“Sanctification” is the five syllable word used to describe the process by which we are reborn and then grow in a new way of life as followers of Jesus. But how does your growth in...

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Political Idols

If you are more passionate about politics than advancing the gospel of Christ among the lost, then perhaps you should ask yourself where you are placing your hope and which kingdom are you are a...

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Why is the Reformation Still Important?

by Dr. James WhiteWhy is the Reformation still important? Why is it proper for us to focus upon it this year in celebration of 500 years? Why do I pray that by the end of 2017 more and more of God’s...

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The Regulative Principle of Worship

by John CalvinMoreover, the rule which distinguishes between pure and vitiated worship is of universal application, in order that we may not adopt any device which seems fit to ourselves, but look to...

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Self-Righteousness in Believers

Jonathan Edwards noted the great danger of falling into the sin of self-righteousness as a believer. He explained:And let particular persons strictly examine themselves whether they hadn’t been lifted...

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