It is not uncommon for a non-Christian to react emotionally against the Biblical doctrine of predestination, and assume that they are not numbered among the elect. The question for such a person is this: “Who told you to think that you are not predestined for salvation?” It is a wicked thought, and a presumptuous position … Continue reading A Presuppositional Sin Associated with the Doctrine of Predestination
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
Regeneration Precedes Faith
An Important Question “Does regeneration precede salvation? Or “Does salvation precede regeneration?” There is a theological bias that contends regeneration comes after faith. It is asserted that a person must believe in order to become a Christian, and then, when a person becomes a Christian they are regenerated. Those of another theological persuasion say just … Continue reading Regeneration Precedes Faith
The Coronation of Christ
Various religious polls have shown that two of the most favorite Bible chapters of Christians are 1 Corinthians 13, which speaks of love, and John 14 which sets forth the hope of heaven. The first few verses of John 14 are very precious in times of death and sorrow. “Let not your heart be … Continue reading The Coronation of Christ
Regeneration, The Great Work of Our Sovereign God
The term “regeneration” is a Biblical word. “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5). The Greek word “paliggenesia” speaks of a spiritual rebirth in Titus 3:5 (the state or the act), that … Continue reading Regeneration, The Great Work of Our Sovereign God
