by Jeremiah Burroughs
First, let us discuss where the power of faith lies in helping us overcome the fear of man.
Much has been said about the power of faith in assisting us through sufferings. However, we now have several points to address regarding the power of faith in combating the fear of man.
How may a sinful man approach God? (Exodus 3:5) Does God require perfect obedience to His law in order to achieve the righteousness He demands of us?
Honour encompasses various aspects and actions:
1) Charitable constructions of men's actions: This involves giving others the benefit of the doubt and interpreting their actions in the best possible light. It prevents us from hastily judging others as wicked, false, or graceless based on little information. Instead, it encourages us to refrain from harsh conclusions about others and to withhold negative judgments unless we have sufficient knowledge.
While tending to my workday duties this past week I found my mind wandering down a familiar path. I had been thinking about significant people that have contributed, in one way or another, to my well being as a person. As I continued to ruminate several people came to mind that I need to reach out to. There is some important and unfinished business that needs to be recognized and tended to, and that will only happen if I initiate it.
The theological discourse surrounding the doctrines of legalism, antinomianism, and the Gospel is of utmost importance. This short essay aims to clarify the distinctions between these three concepts by examining the underlying attitudes of individuals belonging to each category during the process of salvation, using prayers as a means to convey their respective dispositions. Here are three illustrations using prayer to contrast two false understandings of the gospel with a true one:
1) Lord, I have forsaken my sin, committed my life to you, now accept me. (legalism)
This simplified version of the original writing is a contemporary adaptation that makes the theological concepts and principles of Calvin's thought more accessible and engaging for high school students.
by John Calvin
Understanding our own limits
In the sacred sphere of Christian community, the pursuit of holiness is of paramount importance, as it reflects the image and character of the divine. The visible Church, as a collective body of believers, is entrusted with the solemn responsibility of nurturing and maintaining the spiritual well-being of its members. This duty entails the practice of church discipline, a vital aspect of ecclesiastical life rooted in the Reformed theological tradition.
HELLO,
I have a new question and I have not found an answer so I ask you for help.
The question is from an Arminian perspective and I have difficulty defending my Calvinistic interpretation of salvation in LUKE 8:12:
If un-regenerated men are utterly, totally, and completely unable to respond to the gospel presented in any fashion until first being born-again, then why would Satan steal the word from their heart to prevent them from believing and being saved (like Jesus said) if they are totally unable to do so?
In the Bible, the sovereignty of God stands as a central theme, a foundation upon which the understanding of His character, His works, and His relationship with creation is built. The Scriptures unequivocally declare that God is sovereign (Exo 15:18; 1Chr 29:11-12; 2Chr 20:6; Psa 22:28). His rule and reign extend over all things, from the vast expanse of the cosmos to the minutiae of daily life. This exposition will elucidate the depth of God's sovereignty, specifically as it pertains to His active ordination of everything.
