Category Archives: Salvation

Salvation & Works

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russellmckinney

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Backsliding, Belief, Faith, Good Works, Heaven, Salvation, Uncategorized | Tagged Ephesians 2:8-10, good works and salvation, man walking on his knees to win back his girl, Marcio da Silva, What part do works play in salvation? | Leave a comment

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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Do the Saints Persevere?

Posted on May 5, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 →

Posted in Backsliding, Calvinism, Eternal Security, Perseverance, Salvation, Series: "Calvinism" | Tagged Curtis Hutson, once saved always saved, the perseverance of the saints, The Sword of the Lord, verses that teach eternal security, Why I Disagree With All Five Points of Calvinism | Leave a comment

Can God’s Grace Be Resisted?

Posted on May 3, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 →

Posted in Belief, Calvinism, Faith, Grace, Repentance, Salvation, Series: "Calvinism" | Tagged Can anyone get saved?, Can God's call be resisted?, Can salvation be rejected?, God's call to salvation, irresistible grace, Is God's grace irresistible?, Jesus marveled at the centurion's faith | 2 Comments

Did Jesus Die for Everybody?

Posted on April 30, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 | Leave a comment

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 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? | Leave a comment

Can a Dead Person Make a Decision?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by russellmckinney

“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 →

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Category Archives: Salvation

Salvation & Works

How Should We Interpret Romans Chapter 9?

Do the Saints Persevere?

Can God’s Grace Be Resisted?

Did Jesus Die for Everybody?

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

Can a Dead Person Make a Decision?

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