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Why the ARP Sings Psalms Only
The Virginia Hugenot alerted me to this article, originally published 107 years ago, explaining why the ARP at that time only sang Psalms. Much of what was written then would still apply today. I’d encourage folks to consider whether it might make sense to adopt the reasoning set forth in the article. Yes, you’d have…
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Hebrews 10:14 – Is "them that are sanctified" the entire group?
A few folks objected to my argument from Hebrews 10 (in the Atonement debate over at Contend Earnestly), on the basis that “them that are sanctified” in Hebrews 10:14, “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified,” might (according to the objectors) refer to something less than the entire intended…
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Hebrews 10:14 – Is "them that are sanctified" the entire group?
A few folks objected to my argument from Hebrews 10 (in the Atonement debate over at Contend Earnestly), on the basis that “them that are sanctified” in Hebrews 10:14, “For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified,” might (according to the objectors) refer to something less than the entire intended…
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The Real Turretin on the Will of God in Salvation
Here are comments from the real Turretin on the Will of God in Salvation, graciously provided by Ismael Hilerio (link to first syndication) (link to second syndication). Comments such as those provided on Mr. Hilerio’s blog demonstrate that, of course, the real Turretin and I agree on the atonement. -Turretinfan To God be the Glory!
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Qayaq Traveler – A New Fan of Turretin?
I have enjoyed reading the past series of articles from Qayaq Traveler, most of which have had something to do with the real Francis Turretin. (link) I think he’s probably actually posted more about Turretin than I have! He also seems to have an interest in Clark. I’ll have to remind myself that this isn’t…
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What Would the Apostle John Say?
This statue of Artemis And This statue of Hera are totally unlike This statue: So, while it is fair game to say that Greeks worshipped statues, do not suggest that the same is true of Catholics. Got it? Of course, I speak tongue in cheek. The Apostle John had simple instructions: Little children, keep yourselves…
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What the other Hodge and I believe about the Atonement
In a previous post (link), I identified what Charles Hodge and I believe about the atonement, as taken from Hodge’s Systematic Theology. There’s a great deal more that Hodge said that is relevant to the issue: the relevant chapters of his Systematic Theology stretch over 100 pages. I thought I’d switch over, for a post,…
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What Hodge and I Believe about the Atonement
From Hodge’s Systematic Theology, Volume II, Chapter 7, Section “Argument from Related Doctrines,” numbered paragraph 1 (pp. 520-21) (the following has been edited by being broken into smaller paragraphs): ******** No doctrine of the Bible, relating to the plan of salvation, is more plainly taught or more wide reaching than that which concerns the union…
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Finally, a Free Ethiopic Grammar!
I doubt very much that many of my readers had been waiting eagerly for the announcement, but Google Books has an apparently mostly complete (perhaps totally complete, I haven’t scanned thoroughly enough to be sure) copy of Dillman’s “Ethiopic Grammar” (1907) (link). For those who like something bound, I think this was recently reprinted in…
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Fictional Dialog with Arthur Legalist
is Gnu Believer interviews Arthur Legalist in this recent dialog: G. Believer: Welcome, Arthur. Why have you agreed to come on the show?A. Legalist: Well, I want to talk to you about a real problem I’ve noticed.GB: What’s that?AL: It’s really the worst sin of our time. It has destroyed many lives.GB: What’s that? Non-Christianity,…