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Category Archives: Calvinism
The Lord Opened Lydia’s Heart
Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. (Acts 16:14, N.K.J.V.) Roman emperors organized … Continue reading
Posted in Calvinism, Evangelism, God's Work, Missions, Salvation, The Heart, Witnessing, Worship
Tagged a seeker, Lydia in the Bible, Paul and the Macedonian call, Paul goes to Macedonia, Paul takes the gospel to Europe, seekers in the book of Acts, the beginning of the church in Philippi, the gospel enters Europe, The Lord opened Lydia's heart, The Roman city of Philippi
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God’s Aquarium
Job 42:2 begins Job’s apology to God after he has challenged God’s wisdom and justice in allowing him to suffer so much tragedy. Call it a confession or call it repentance, but the verse signals the end of Job questioning … Continue reading
Posted in Calvinism, Choices, Creation, Evangelism, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Omnipresence, God's Sovereignty, God's Will, Man's Freewill, Rebellion, Sin, Submission, Witnessing
Tagged Can God's purposes be thwarted?, Can God's will be resisted?, illustration of God's sovereignty and man's freewill, Job 42:2
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Pet Verses
Why are there so many different denominations, groups, cliques, and movements, with each one claiming the title “Christian”? It is because they all have “pet verses” to which they give favored preference over other verses from scripture. Allow me to … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Baptism, Bible Study, Calvinism, Church Attendance, Discernment, Election, Eternal Security, God's Word, Scripture, The Bible, Truth
Tagged Do you have to get baptized to get saved?, Is baptismal regeneration scriptural?, Is Calvinism scriptural?, Is drinking a sin?, Seventh Day Adventist teaching on the Sabbath, using pet verses
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How Should We Interpret Romans Chapter 9?
“Calvinism” series: (post #7) As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” (Romans 9:13, N.K.J.V.) I had originally planned to end the series on Calvinism with the previous post. However, I feel I would be … Continue reading
Posted in Calvinism, Election, Salvation, Series: "Calvinism"
Tagged a vessel for dishonor, a vessel for honor, Calvinism in Romans chapter 9, David Cloud, God hardening Pharaoh's heart, He has mercy on whom He will and harden whom He will, How did Jesus use the word hate?, Jacob and Esau were two nations, Jacob I have loved Esau I have hated, They are not all of Israel who are of Israel, vessels of mercy, vessels of wrath
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Do the Saints Persevere?
“Calvinism” series: (post #6) This post brings us to the last of Calvinism’s five foundational doctrines. The doctrine is known as “Perseverance of the Saints,” and it is the “P” in Calvinism’s famous T-U-L-I-P acrostic. And what does the term … Continue reading
Can God’s Grace Be Resisted?
“Calvinism” series: (post #5) The “I” in the T-U-L-I-P acrostic that sums up the five core points of Calvinism is “Irresistible Grace.” The thrust of this particular point is that if God chose an individual in eternity past to be … Continue reading
Did Jesus Die for Everybody?
“Calvinism” series: (post #4) Years ago, I attended an evangelism/missions service that was part of a multi-night crusade sponsored by our local S.B.C. Association. The guest speaker for the crusade was a fellow S.B.C. pastor who had gained a fair … Continue reading
Posted in Calvinism, Christ's Death, Salvation, Scripture, Series: "Calvinism", The Bible, The Gospel
Tagged Did Jesus die for everybody?, Did Jesus die for the whole world?, Did Jesus die only for the elect?, limited atonement, verses that refute limited atonement, What is limited atonement
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What Does It Take to Become One of God’s “Elect”?
“Calvinism” series: (post #3) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father… (1 Peter 1:1-2, N.K.J.V.) Make no mistake, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Calvinism, Election, Faith, God's Love, Salvation, Scripture, Series: "Calvinism", The Bible, The Gospel
Tagged God's Foreknowledge, How does a person become one of God's elect?, John Calvin quote about some being foreordained to eternal damnation, the elect, verses that teach that God wants everybody to get saved, What does it mean to be elect?
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Can a Dead Person Make a Decision?
“Calvinism” series: (post #2) And you He made alive who were dead in trespasses and sins… (Ephesians 2:1, N.K.J.V.) And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together, with Him, having … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Calvinism, Choices, Faith, Salvation, Seeking Forgiveness, Series: "Calvinism", Sin, The Gospel
Tagged dead in trespasses and sins, dead men can't make decisions, Do people have a choice in salvation?, Does total depravity mean total inability?, Jesus the author of our salvation, the role of free will in salvation, What does it mean to be dead in trespasses and sins, What roles does the sinner play in salvation?
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