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John Gill on God's Love
John Gill, sometimes falsely accused (particularly by Amyraldians, and quasi-Amyraldians) of being a hyper-Calvinist, had this to say about God’s love: 2. As to the objects of God’s love, it is special and discriminating. He loves some, and not others. It is true, he has a general love and regard to all his creatures. He…
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"Jesus Loves Me" – Critique of Hymn 633
One thing I really disliked about Pastor Shishko’s cross-examination of Dr. White in their debate on baptism was Pastor Shishko’s suggestion that believers should teach their children to sing Trinity Hymnal #633, which the hymnal indexes, “Yes, Jesus loves me!” First of all, the only religious songs authorized in Scripture are those found in the…
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Reverencing One's Husband
I came across this interesting post from a woman explaining to younger woman some considerations for a mate, and for those already married some suggestions for improvement. (link) It seems mostly correct, and so I commend it for reading, with a couple of quibbles and comments. The verse in question is: Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let…
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Love God – Don't Sin – and Don't Make Excuses
I read some rather feeble responses in letters to the editor at PSU today, on the topic of the Bible’s testimony against homosexuality. (link) Let me summarize the flaws in the letters. 1. Misuse of “Love one another.” Apparently the author of the first letter thinks that convicting others of sin is unloving. But Scripture…