July 24, 2017 by John Fonville 0 comments
Theodore Beza on the Law and the Gospel, Part 4
Theodore Beza on the Gospel and its authority, why, how and for what end (purpose) it was written....Keep Reading
Theodore Beza on the Gospel and its authority, why, how and for what end (purpose) it was written....Keep Reading
Theodore Beza on the manner in which the Gospel includes, in substance, the books of the Old Testament....Keep Reading
Theodore Beza on the two parts of the Word of God....Keep Reading
Dr. James B. DeYoung, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary (Portland Campus), provides a much needed and helpful review of the widely popular but misleading book, The Shack. Like the book, the movie continues to exert a great deal of influence within Christian as well as non-Christian circles. Before Evangelicals rush out to watch and commend the movie (and the book), read this article first. Dr. DeYoung brings a unique perspective in his reviews due to the fact that he is personally acquainted with William Paul Young. This article was first written in 2008 to help inform and protect the members of Paramount church....Keep Reading
A review of David Platt's book, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream....Keep Reading
George Hunsinger shows how Jonathan Edwards crosses the fine line laid down by the Reformation concerning justification sola fide. Edwards taught that works are not simply external evidence that faith exists. Rather, works are necessary to the efficacy of faith. Works, as the external expression of faith, play a role in justification....Keep Reading
James Barr carefully argues for the correct meaning of the Aramaic term, "abba," showing that this word doesn't mean, "daddy." Since “abba” doesn’t mean “daddy or papa” one must not use these infantile ideas when addressing his or her heavenly Father in prayer. Otherwise, one may be addressing God the Father without the honor that is due Him....Keep Reading
The Bible sets forth a high view of the role of music in the church’s worship and witness and believers should as well. Why then does the church gather to sing? What is the role of music in the worship and witness of the church? This paper seeks to explore and answer this question....Keep Reading
There often exists a widespread suspicion that belief in the sovereignty of God”"particularly election”"undermines or even inhibits zeal for missions and evangelism. Dr. J.I. Packer in his book, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, persuasively demonstrates that such a misunderstanding is, in his words, “nonsense.” Election, faith, the gospel and evangelism go hand in hand. It is of immeasurable benefit to know that God has chosen a people for Himself. Election instills confidence and guards against discouragement because God’s sovereign government prepares the way for and ensures the success of the proclamation of the gospel. ...Keep Reading