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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleCan 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....
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSelf-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...
View ArticleLife 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...
View ArticleMan'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...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleRe-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...
View ArticleThere 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...
View ArticleLibrary 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...
View ArticleNew 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
View ArticleHow'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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleGod 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...
View ArticlePolitical 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSelf-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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