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Dialogue with EC on John 14:6 and Ephesians 1:4
ExaminingCalvinism Answered regarding John 14:6 and Ephesians 1:4 An Internet poster by the handle, ExaminingCalvinism wrote: In terms of the giving, consider John 14:6 which teaches that no one comes to the Father, but by Jesus. John 14:6 should be viewed in light of John 14:2, which shows us that John 14:2-6 is speaking about…
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Colosians 1:20-21
A Brief Exegetical Defense of another oft-abused passage: Colossians 1:20-21 One Anti-Calvinist poster recently commented: “God does not appraoch [sic] a man today and say, ‘I’m against you. You are a sinner and I am forced to punish you.’” This poster was right in one regard. God is not “forced” to do anything. Nevertheless, Paul…
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Hebrews 2:9
From the Eisegetical Violence Shelter An Exegetical Defense of Hebrews 2:9 One of the most popularly abused texts by the Anti-Calvinists is Hebrews 2:9. Let’s begin by reviewing the text in question: Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory…
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We please God because He works it!
We Please God Because He Works It The following was an exchange between two Internet posters (“DuckyGlenn” and “FreeGrace”): DuckGlenn wrote: GRACE, You see that you used the word “reward”- Salvation is not a reward for having faith, it is a gracious gift. If God gives it because of something we do, it is no…
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The Book of Life of the Lamb
A Challenge to Anti-Calvinists: Declare the Meaning of The Book of Life of the Lamb If you are able. How do you understand this verse: Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of…
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Exegesis of Matthew 23:37
From the Annals of the Eisegetical Violence Shelter An Exegetical Defense of Matthew 23:37 From the Reformed Perspective With Objections Answered There are many texts of Scripture that are abused by Arminian and similar apologists. It certainly seems, for example, to be the favorite passage of Dr. Geisler in his recent attack on Reformation Theology.…
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Thoughts on the Operation of the Will
Someone (I believe that it was an Internet poster with the handle “FreeGrace”) recently asked me the question: Do you mean that the depraved heart CAN believe, or just doesn’t wantto? I respond: The impasse we are at may be due to what you mean by “CAN” and what I mean be “CAN.”Let me see…
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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)…
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The Two Posts of Christianity
There are two pillars of a complete doctrine of God’s interation with the world: Creation and Providence. Both are under attack on a daily basis. Providence is under attack from anti-Calvinists, and Creation is under attack from Evolutionists. Denial of Providence is key to affirming man’s individual sovereignty. If God is in control of everything…
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Response to a Post from I_Believe
I_Believe wrote: Paul is called by Jesus and given the Good News. Paul believes and in turn issent out to preach the Good News to others.Act 26:14-18 When we had allfallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul,Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for…