Tag: total depravity
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Seeing the Kingdom of Heaven
Have you ever seen God? Some of you will answer by telling me how you see God working or how you see God in nature or people. Those things are not God Himself. I will venture to guess that you have never seen God. Yet, we believe He is. A vast majority of people on…
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The Scourge of Calvinism Pt. 2- Total Depravity vs Free Will
I am looking at the differences between Calvinism and Arminianism because I have been asked to. From the outset, I want to remind my brothers and sisters in Christ that it is important for us to remain humble, not categorically making enemies of others based on whatever differences we perceive there to be in our…
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1689: Human Nature and the 1924 Downgrade
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…
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What if God Showed His Face?
The condition of the world has been reported to the just judge, God. The saints who have died responded by asking when God would vindicate them, set right the world’s injustices. Now, the whole world is exposed in light of the testimony that has been presented in this heavenly courtroom. Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when…
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Are People Basically Good?
This morning, I want to ask a couple of questions. What do you think is the condition of every person? What is our nature? What is the most basic truth of our own existence? Our answer to these questions is going to determine the way that we see and treat others and it reveals much…
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God’s Work in Human Conflict
In the first four chapters of 1 Samuel, the truth of God’s authority stands out from the pages. From Hannah’s declaration, “The Lord brings death and gives life; he sends some down to Sheol, and he raises others up. The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; he humbles and he exalts” (2:6-7), to God’s promise…
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Election Leads to Genuine Love
In middle school, I tried out for my school’s basketball team and I was chosen to be a part of the team. I got to practice with the team. I receive much playing time during scrimmages. When it came to a real game, though, I rode the bench. I like to say that I was…