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Active Obedience In Baptist History | Effectual Grace
Article “The Active Obedience of Christ: An Intrusion into Baptist Life?” by John Aloisi Occasionally, some well-meaning Baptists have asserted that belief in both the active and passive obedience of Christ as the ground of our justification is something foreign to Baptist life—perhaps something p
Three Views On Man’s Condition | Effectual Grace
1. PELAGIANISM – Salvation is all of man (human monergism) BELIEF: MAN IS WELL Named after the British monk Pelagius (354 – 418 A.D.) Pelagius believed that Adam’s sin affected no one but himself.
The KJV – Six Common Misconceptions | Effectual Grace
Article by Jeremiah Knight Here are the 6 common misconceptions or false beliefs about the King James Version (KJV). 1. The KJV was the first English translation of the Bible.
Why I Am Still a Baptist | Effectual Grace
Article by Robert Gonzales Jr. Why I Am Still a Baptist
Concerning Dr. Steve Lawson | Effectual Grace
Thursday’s news concerning Dr. Steve Lawson being removed from ministry due to “an inappropriate relationship with a woman” has grieved me to the very core of my being. It’s like a gut punch to the soul.
Divine Election Explained – Paul Washer | Effectual Grace
Some time back I posted a video of a conversation where seemingly unannounced, a young man walked up to Paul Washer asking him if he could explain the doctrine of election (with another friend standing by with a video camera).
The Blatant Errors of Dispensationalism | Effectual Grace
Below in this 57 minute panel discussion video, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Steve Lawson, Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr. and Dr. R.C.
A Course In Eschatology | Effectual Grace
As an amazing gift to the wider Body of Christ, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary are very kindly and generously making their entire 17 course lectures on eschatology available free of charge online.
How Do Muslims View Jesus? | Effectual Grace
Ron Rhodes writes (original source – https://jashow.org/articles/the-muslim-view-of-jesus/ ) Muslims consider Jesus to be one of Allah’s greatest prophets. He was a sinless man sent by God to bring truth to his time.
Is Mormonism Christian? | Effectual Grace
Written by a staff writer for the John Ankerberg show, here is an article entitled “Are Mormons Christian?” ( https://blog.jashow.org/the-apologetics-corner/are-mormons-christian?
Did Jesus Inherit A Fallen Nature? | Effectual Grace
Transcript from a panel discussion at the 2010 West Coast Ligonier Conference, Christless Christianity: Questioner (Chris Larson): Doctor Sproul, if Jesus is 100% human and tempted in every way we were, does that mean he inherited a fallen nature from the fall? R.C.
Health Update/Testimony | Effectual Grace
Psalm 28: 6 Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
How Protestants View Apostolic Succession | Effectual Grace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZf0yfsTEAw&t=473s What follows is a transcript of an question and answer interchange between a caller and Pastor Adriel Sanchez – from Episode 1489 of Core Christianity, May 15, 2024 at the 14 minute mark: Question for Pastor Adriel Sanchez: Hey, Adriel, I was hoping
Health Update | Effectual Grace
I had a massive pulmonary embolism just over a month ago at the pulpit. Perhaps 1 in 3 people don’t survive such a thing, especially when it is as severe as mine.
You Must Be Born Again | Effectual Grace
John 3:1-16
The Hermeneutical Error of Paedobaptists | Effectual Grace
Taken and adapted from the article “The Foundational Hermeneutical Error of Paedobaptists” – Founders – Committed to Historic Baptist Principles By Greg Welty, (M.Div, Westminster Theological Seminary; B.A., UCLA) at this link: https://regenerationandrepentance.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/the-fundament
The Pastor – In His Study And His Pulpit | Effectual Grace
The Pastor in His Study Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV Fling him into his office, tear the office sign from the door and nail up a sign, “Study.”
Gospel Presentation | Effectual Grace
Transcript of Ken Ham in a YouTube interview with Justin Peters, posted 2/6/24 (slightly edited): If I’m going to give a gospel presentation, you know where we should start? We should start with the Book of Genesis.
Christ Died For The Sins Of Christians Too | Effectual Grace
I’ve just learned that Dr. Rod Rosenbladt passed on to his heavenly reward. He had an impact for good in a great many lives, including mine.
Understanding Theosis | Effectual Grace
Michael F. Bird – Evangelical Theology, Second Edition: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction (pp. 629-633). Zondervan Academic.