James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. In the midst of misconceptions regarding the justifying role of works in James writing, it is easy to overlook four small words. Note how James says: “the…

Revelation 17:17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled. This verse demonstrates that God can put things in peoples hearts so that they do what He wants them to do, without destroying their…

William Lane Craig’s “Middle Knowledge, Truth-Makers, and the ‘Grounding Objection’” A Reformed Critique The present author is in the process of responding to William Lane Craig’s (WLC’s) book, “The Only Wise God.” In the process, however, it seems as though it would be useful to focus on the topic of the final chapter of that…

If you have been following along with the Monergism Debate (link) and would a like a pamphlet that provides a monergistic and Biblical perspective on salvation, please peruse this excellent work (link). In fact, the present author recommends the pamphlet regardless of whether one has been following that debate. It’s a well-written, logical, Scriptural exposition.…

The soteriology (monergism vs. synergism) debate (link) is progressing. Matt has now provided his introduction (link), and I am providing a rebuttal to it. The reader may recall that the present author had previously summarized Monergism as: “God’s grace ensures the salvation of those upon whom God chooses to bestow grace.” Matt has countered by…

Or, why one should not assume that arguments from probabilty provide truth: link.Sometimes God arranges it that unexpected things happen. What is probably even more surprising to the average Joe is that this is not the first time something like this has happened: it’s the third time a jackpot winner has won a second jackpot…

The following passage of Scripture addresses several topics that have come up lately in this author’s work on the blog. First, it relates to soteriology generally, and thus can be addressed toward the challenge I have already issued. Second, it relates to human merit, and thus can be addressed to Godith’s comments regarding the RCC.…

> The Simple Gospel Advice for Parents and Evangelists In recent dialogue with an internet friend of mine, who goes by the handle Doveflight, I was reminded of the need to express the gospel in clear, understandable (but correct) terms to those who listen. DoveFlight wrote: I am finding myself stumbling all over how to…

> What is Sin? Sin is any failure to perfectly follow God’s law. Sin, according to the Westminster Shorter Catechism is any want of conformity unto or transgression of the law of God. The Westminster Larger Catechism slightly expands and clarifies, by stating that sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any…