“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). In a very brief and very brilliant biography … Continue reading Justified By His Grace
Now in Heaven, Billy Graham Has Better Theology
Mr. Graham preached the gospel to more people, face to face, than any human in the history of the world. More people committed their lives to Jesus Christ through his ministry than can possibly be known. Eternity alone will reveal how influential his life’s work was. Multiples were blessed by his preaching. I am still … Continue reading Now in Heaven, Billy Graham Has Better Theology
There is a Place Called Hell
LUKE 16:19-31 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's … Continue reading There is a Place Called Hell
A Passion for Prayer
Mark 1:35-39 “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And … Continue reading A Passion for Prayer
The Divine Conquest of Canaan According to Spiritual Persuasion
NUMBERS 32:20-23 20 And Moses said unto them [the leaders of Gad and Reuben], If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war, 21 And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the LORD, until he hath driven out his enemies from before him, 22 And … Continue reading The Divine Conquest of Canaan According to Spiritual Persuasion
A Brief Summary of the Doctrines of Sovereign Grace
The lovely tulips on our bulletin today provide a good opportunity to summarize the doctrines of sovereign grace that sets forth several great truths about salvation. The acronym T.U.L.I.P. has proven to be helpful to many as a memory aid. Total Depravity (Total Inability and Original Sin) Unconditional Election Limited Atonement (Particular or Definite Atonement) … Continue reading A Brief Summary of the Doctrines of Sovereign Grace
The Biblical Doctrine of Reprobation
That not everyone will be saved, and some will be eternally damned is clear from Scripture. “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 7:21). Everyone who is judged will be judged according to … Continue reading The Biblical Doctrine of Reprobation