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"The God of Calvinism" – Chapter 1
Louis Ruggiero’s book, “The God of Calvinism,” begins with a chapter on the Trinity. The stated purpose is “to establish common ground between Calvinists and non-Calvinists as a solid foundation and common frame of reference for further reasoned discussion.” (p. 3) Much of the chapter is not particularly controversial. Perhaps the only remarkable point to…
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"The God of Calvinism" – Chapter 1
Louis Ruggiero’s book, “The God of Calvinism,” begins with a chapter on the Trinity. The stated purpose is “to establish common ground between Calvinists and non-Calvinists as a solid foundation and common frame of reference for further reasoned discussion.” (p. 3) Much of the chapter is not particularly controversial. Perhaps the only remarkable point to…
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Repentance and Family Radio
An alert reader noticed that in yesterday’s post asking for prayer for the regular listeners to Family Radio’s Harold Camping (or is it the other way ’round?), I had neglected to specify that his listeners need to repent. Those who have broken fellowship with the church do need to repent. Forsaking the fellowship of the…
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Some Thoughts on Divorce
Ronald W. Di Giacomo has some very well-reasoned thoughts on the topic of divorce, and particularly the ground of desertion (link to post). It’s an unpleasant topic in general, but Di Giacomo identifies some of the important issues and answers them in a persuasive manner. -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!
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Prayer for Family Radio Folks
As you may know, in three months (May 22, 2011) if the Lord tarries, there will be a lot of folks associated with Harold Camping and Family Radio that will be disappointed to discover that Camping’s prognostications haven’t panned out. Currently, the folks who have believed his teachings have left the churches. Please pray that…
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I Can't Do it Perfectly, So I Won't Even Try!
One of the obstacles to becoming free from Rome’s power is a refusal to think critically about Rome’s claims. This refusal to think critically can be dressed up in pious clothes. What it amounts to is the adoption of a sola ecclesia position in which the person hands over their judgment to their church, or…
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I Can’t Do it Perfectly, So I Won’t Even Try!
One of the obstacles to becoming free from Rome’s power is a refusal to think critically about Rome’s claims. This refusal to think critically can be dressed up in pious clothes. What it amounts to is the adoption of a sola ecclesia position in which the person hands over their judgment to their church, or…