An article in Christianity today in 2006 revealed the resurgence of calvinism among young believers, disatisfied with shallow versions of the faith many are returning to Reformed Doctrine (or perhaps more biblically ‘the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints’ Jude)
America is seeing an emergence in Calvinism but what about [...]
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… 2 Peter 3:18
The Lord really brought this home to me yesterday, each of us miss the mark in so many ways. It is easier to get your thinking about theology starightened than it is your character. Infact if theological truth isnt [...]
The responsibilities of the Kingdom
Jesus (and the apostles) taught on the one hand that
All have sinned (Rom 3:23)
All who sin will be judged (Luke 13:3)
Sinners cannot save themselves (Luke 18:10-17)
Sinners cannot keep the law (Rom 3:29)
Forgiveness and righteousness are offered freely through faith in Christ (Rom 3:21-25)
Yet on the other hand he makes statement like [...]
The Response to the good news of the Kingdom
Jesus often illustrated the good news through parables, the parable of the lost son, the lost coin and the lost sheep (Luke 15) illustrate the truth of God’s free grace. This is also seen in the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
Luke 18:10-17 (NKJV)
“Two men [...]
The Good News of the Kingdom
The good news of the kingdom is that fallen man can be restored to right relationship with God. When man rebelled he joined the rebellious kingdom of darkness and became subject to the prince of that kingdom Satan himself. When Jesus came preaching the good news of the Kingdom of [...]
