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The Real Francis Turretin on Sin’s Relation to God
The Real Francis Turretin on sin’s relation to God: Theology treats sin not as belonging to God, but as holding certain relationship to Him (either that of opposite or contrary or as coming under His providence and justice); just as medicine treats of diseases and their remedies although its principle subject is man as curable.…
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Sin, Satan, and Satan’s Fall
I was recently directed to some questions about Sin, Satan, and Satan’s fall. Did Satan exist before Adam and Eve? How and when did he fall? The Scriptures do not specify when God created the angels or when specifically Satan fell. Jude 6 states: “And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left…
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Unconditional Love and Obedience
God loves his elect unconditionally and consequently gave His only-begotten Son to be their ransom. We who are loved unconditionally cannot earn that love, either by faith or works. It is simply bestowed upon us out of the riches of his grace (Ephesians 2:7), mercy, and compassion (Romans 9:15). Nevertheless, we ought not only to…
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Sin of Onan
*** Caveat *** Onan’s sin was something disgusting, something that displeased God, and for which Onan was slain. The reason I’m spending a whole post on this topic is that recently some Roman Catholics have been trying to use the issue of Onan’s sin as some sort of argument that “Protestant” folks are unwilling to…
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Sad News – "Jesus Christ" Not Welcome in PA State House
Apparently this is also old news, but it is reported that chaplains who pray in the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives are forbidden from using the name of Jesus Christ (link). There is such a thing as a state begging for God to send judgment upon it. Let us pray that instead he shows mercy.…
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>Gregory of Nyssa on Sinlessness: Only Jesus Sinless
>Some folks like to paint Gregory of Nyssa as though he were a Roman Catholic. Certainly, of course, there are points where his theology contains errors. His beliefs would not have squared with the Westminster Confession of Faith in every respect. So, to be clear, Gregory of Nyssa was neither a “Roman Catholic” nor a…
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Word of Caution for Children of all Ages
Micah 7:6 For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house. Proverbs 30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. Ezekiel 22:7 In thee have…
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Wisdom on Lying
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul,…
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Why Women are Leaving Men for Other Women
The headline of this post is the same as a recent headline in the “Lifestyle” section of MSN (link to article – Caution Inappropriate Subject Matter at Link). The article tries to take a naturalistic approach, focusing essentially on biological explanations. For example, the article quotes Lisa Diamond, Ph.D., as stating that regarding a woman’s…
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Does God Punish Sin?
Wes White provides an excellent and thorough answer to the question, “Does God Punish Sin?” in this recent post (link). The answer, of course, is yes. God punishes every sin. Either he punishes you, or he punishes Christ. Put your trust in Christ and He will bear the burden of your sins for you. -TurretinFan…