What we believe about the work of God, particularly in salvation, depends upon our view of ourselves. If we believe ourselves capable and free, we will also believe a synergistic gospel. If we believe ourselves captive to our own natures, we will also believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. The BFM... Continue Reading →
1689: God and the 1924 Downgrade
Right away, you can tell that the statements in the BFM 2000 about God are longer and say more than did the statement about Scripture. The BFM comprises one statement about the godhead and one statement for each revelation of the godhead. I will consider these statements respectively. God The BFM 2000 states: There is... Continue Reading →
1689: The Scriptures and the 1924 Downgrade
Exclusivity is beautiful and not all division is evil. This phrase will not gain much ground in the current society I live in but I believe it. First, I believe it because absolute inclusivity is impossible and incompatible with any degree of knowledge or truth. As soon as a proposition is made, those who dissent... Continue Reading →