A common criticism I hear of the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, is that it’s contradicted by the parable Jesus tells of the seed and the soils. This parable supposedly teaches that men might truly believe, and yet be lost because of their choice to reject God. It’s supposedly special pleading by the... Continue Reading →
The Christian Life Isn’t Complicated
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV) We’ve heard as Christians over and over that God saves. We don’t earn or merit our salvation from God. If... Continue Reading →
Not by Imputing Faith Itself, the Act of Believing…
I want to thank The Particular Baptist team for feedback and edits. Having other eyes on your work is always best (Proverbs 19:20). This seemingly strange phrase may go unnoticed when reading paragraph 1 of chapter 11 as found in the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith. It is buried among the body of the... Continue Reading →
THREE SIMPLE WORDS: Grace, Faith, Regeneration
I want to start out by asking a question. I’m just going to mention three simple words and I want you to put them in chronological order. While contemplating the order in which you believe these words should be placed, I ask you to truly question what the words actually mean. The words are: 1)... Continue Reading →
Justified By (______)
JUSTIFICATION. What is it? Where does it come from? It's a doctrine that has divided the Church for roughly 500 years and has been an ongoing issue for even longer. It isn’t a subject that can be brushed to the wayside or compromised on. It is a matter of extreme importance and we all need... Continue Reading →
Man vs. God
I’d like to share a story with you. Though it’ll probably enrage many, I ask that you reserve judgment until the end. It’s a story of a school bus filled with kids on their way home from a tiring day at school. All was normal in the world. The driver was making her way down... Continue Reading →