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Persecution Update
I previously noted that I had been restricted from discussing Calvinism on a suite of allegedly Christian web sites. I’ve now been asked by the same suite of web sites not to discuss the Love of God because it is a Calvinist doctrine. In an interesting twist, I had posted a quotation from the email…
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A response to the internet poster, "ExaminingCalvinism" regarding Failure
Is the deity of the Anti-Calvinist a Failure? ExaminingCalvinism (EC) has a web page that acknowledges one typical Calvinistic complaint against those who claim that God desires and wants (not in a merely outward sense, but wholy and completely) the salvation of each and every person. EC quotes Dr. White as saying: “…the Father can…
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Justin Martyr Discussing the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Justin Martyr Discussing the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper From Justin’s First Apology An Internet poster with the handle Agomemnon quoted Justin Martyr thus: “We call this food Eucharist, and no one else is permitted to partake of it, except one who believes our teaching to be true and who has been washed in the…
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Reward for Doing Righteousness
Are we Rewarded for Doing Good? Affirmed from Scripture Clarification: We are not Saved by Anything we Do – Salvation depends on God’s Mercy not his JusticeIt is important to know that nothing we do saves us. Scripture is clear: 2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not…
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Christ's Tomb – Empty or Not
Some blasphemer has recently suggested that Jesus did not rise from the dead, and claims to have DNA and statistical proof. However, we can know (without examining any of the evidence that the blasphemer sets forth) that this blasphemer is wrong. How do we know? Because Jesus died, rose again, and is now on the…
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Dave Armstrong Index Page
Since some of his fans have got the idea that I never address Armstrong’s positions, I’ve provided a list of relevant posts below, which I will expand upon as time permits. 8. Canon Issues and “Christian” Definition Sophistry from Mr. Armstrong7. Judged According to Works?6. Cochlaeus Quotation Dialog (this is just one of several on…
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Bellisario Index
I have noticed that Mr. Matthew Bellisario has indicated an intent to break off further blog interaction (link). I think now is a good time to catalog comprehensively our interactions with Mr. Bellisario. Please note that the date on this blog post may eventually not be indicative of when it was actually published. Although I…
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>Debates Index Page
>Debates I’ve Finished 1. Regulative Principle of Worship Debate (with Centuri0n)2. Sola Scriptura vs. Eastern Orthodoxy (with “Orthodox”)3. Holy Water Debate (with PhatCatholic) Debates I’m Currently Engaged In 1. Monergism vs. Synergism (with Matt Chapman) (this has been on a long hiatus, we’re looking for a substitute for Matt’s side)2. Limited Atonement vs. Multiple Intentions…
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Debates Index Page
Debates I’ve Finished 1. Regulative Principle of Worship Debate (with Centuri0n)2. Sola Scriptura vs. Eastern Orthodoxy (with “Orthodox”)3. Holy Water Debate (with PhatCatholic) Debates I’m Currently Engaged In 1. Monergism vs. Synergism (with Matt Chapman) (this has been on a long hiatus, we’re looking for a substitute for Matt’s side)2. Limited Atonement vs. Multiple Intentions…
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Guide to Comments – Under Development
Introduction: Comment publication on this blog is autocratic, and the blog owner is the autocratic. There is no “rule of law,” there is no “freedom of speech,” and no right of “due process” for people who post comments. The combox of this blog is not your soapbox. Non-publication of your comment is not a judgment…