Category Archives: Election

“Just Pray This Prayer…”

Posted on May 31, 2021 by russellmckinney

1 John series: (post #7) We are now halfway through the list of ten evidences of salvation that are described in the book of 1 John. So, with this post, I thought it would be good if I pulled over … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From Esau

Posted on February 22, 2021 by russellmckinney

Concerning Esau, Hebrews 12:16-17 gives us these solemn words: ,,,lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, … Continue reading →

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Pet Verses

Posted on January 4, 2020 by russellmckinney

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 , , , , , | 6 Comments

When Jesus Finally Establishes His Kingdom Upon the Earth

Posted on June 15, 2019 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #5) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10, N.I.V.) This quote from … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Christ's Second Coming, Coming Judgment, Demons, Election, God's Timing, God's Judgment, Heaven, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Prophecy, Resurrection, Reward, Satan, Series: "Christ's Kingdom", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

How Should We Interpret Romans Chapter 9?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 →

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What Does It Take to Become One of God’s “Elect”?

Posted on April 27, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 , , , , , | 6 Comments