Category Archives: Salvation

Making Music Out of All the Noise

Posted on June 18, 2018 by russellmckinney

Famed American composer/pianist George Gershwin was standing on a crowded beach talking to a friend. The waves were crashing into the shoreline. Other people were engaged in conversations. A nearby merry-go-round was operating in full volume. Venders were trying to … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: John 14:6

Posted on May 28, 2018 by russellmckinney

A recent survey conducted by Christianity Today found that 23% of surveyed pastors and 52% of surveyed church-goers did not strongly disagree with the idea that there is more than one path to God. In other words, only 77% of surveyed pastors … Continue reading →

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Building With the Right Materials

Posted on May 23, 2018 by russellmckinney

For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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