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Exclusive Psalmody – What about Jesus?
Very often, when I discuss the issue of exclusive psalmody with people, once we are past: “But would that mean wouldn’t be able to sing ‘Amazing Grace’?” The next question is something to the effect of “What about Jesus? His name is not mentioned in the Psalms!” Sometimes this question is even phrased as an…
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Why Should I Believe that?
Every apologist is bound to get the question, “Why should I believe that?” Sometimes the answer is as simple as: “Because the Bible says it,” or “Because it follows logically.” But not everyone one meets shares one’s common epistemic foundation. Not everyone accepts that logical deduction provides truth. Not everyone believes the Bible. What can…
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Shorter Catechism Explained – 1
Q. What is the chief end of man? By “chief end” we refer to the highest goal or purpose. When we speak of “man,” of course, we speak of human beings generally. A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Two answers are provided, one objective and one subjective. Objectively…
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Modene Answered
Pastor Modene, an Anti-Calvinist pastor if there ever was one was recently contacted regarding a sermon of his by a Reformed guy. The response the Reformed guy got was six questions. I’ve enumerated them below, with answers to each.1. When did you become saved?There are various senses in which we are “saved,” all are accurate:a)…