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Can God Have Mercy on Whom He Wishes?
One of the alleged errors condemned by Rome is this: “All whom God wishes to save through Christ, are infallibly saved.” (see discussion here) But Scripture says: John 6:39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it…
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The real Turretin on: Old Testament Salvation
JetBrane at Iron Ink has a nice post providing a quotation from the real Francis Turretin on the topic of the salvation of believers in the Old Testament (link). Although their temporal relationship to the true atonement was different than ours, Old Testament saints were saved the same way that we, New Testament saints, are.…
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Response to Paul Hoffer – Salvation of Muslims
This article is in response to one by Paul Hoffer (link to PH’s article). I had written: Question for my readers who follow Vatican 2’s proclamation that “the plan of salvation includes” Muslims: Can you see from the example above that zealously following Islam leads to eternal destruction? If so, how do you justify to…
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Only One Way to Heaven
The Bible is clear that there is only way to heaven: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men,…
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Armstrong vs. Aquinas – Classifying Reformed Christians
As recently noted by the “Shrine for the Holy Whapping,” a Catholic blog, Aquinas quoted with approval, the following (link to source): “We believe that the bodies of the saints, above all the relics of the blessed martyrs, as being the members of Christ, should be venerated in all sincerity” and “If anyone holds a…
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The Real Turretin on: The Will of God in Salvation
Ismael Hilerio has provided a some reading from the real Turretin on the Will of God in Salvation. (link) This title may whet your theological appetite: “God acts seriously in the calling of reprobates, although he does not intend their salvation“ -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Evangelism – Islam Style
Osama bin Ladin has released a new video. The present author has no plans to link to it, nor to any transcript of it. The summary is: America is bad,Bush is bad,Christians are bad,Capitalism is bad,Corporations are bad,Democracy is bad,Globalisation is bad,Islam is good,Terrorism is justified,Muslims don’t incinerate Jews and Christians,The Qaran and the Gospel…