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Drop the “Optimistic/Pessimistic” Language | Effectual Grace
See this article by Dr. Kim Riddlebarger: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f7f81cd67b88d47b94051ed/t/5fe270d342eab01570ad4a98/1608675540106/Riddlebarger-Sept-Oct-2011-1.pdf
The Christian, the Church and the Church Service | Effectual Grace
Rom. 12:2 reads, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” The Phillips translation reads, “Don’t allow the world around you squeeze you into its mold.”
Full Preterism is Heretical | Effectual Grace
Gavin Ortlund provides an historical perspective as he discusses the differences between partial preterism (which is within the bounds of orthodoxy) and full preterism (which is not): https://www.youtube.com/embed/k8pHZLYfn6I?si=0-oFDGdUmckHMpKj
Phil. 3:20-21 and the future resurrection of the body | Effectual Grace
Jason L. Bradfield has written an excellent article in defense of the resurrection of the body. It is entitled, “Our Lowly Bodies Will Rise – Philippians 3:21 Against Hyper-Preterism” and can be found here .
What is The Reformed understanding of Matthew 16:18? | Effectual Grace
This question is answered in the first 12 minutes of this panel discussion at this year’s Ligonier National Conference (April 12, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/embed/fLctU-4vzX0?si=495h4YVcVyzabz9b Transcript: (slightly modified for clarity) Chris Larson: In classical Reformed theology, what is th
The Death of a Christian | Effectual Grace
Source: https://www.logcollegepress.com/blog/2020/2/17/a-rarer-air-where-all-is-fair-lt-newland-on-a-christians-death LeRoy Tate Newland (1885-1969) was a graduate of Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina; a long-time missionary to Korea; and he served at least two pastorates in the United St
Reading First Peter | Effectual Grace
A reading of First Peter from the ESV translation.
Miscellaneous Quotes (119) | Effectual Grace
“Preaching is not men teaching from the Bible; it is God teaching from the Bible through men.” – Iain H. Murray “In preaching we hold out an expectation that God will act upon His word in power and cause change.
Miscellaneous Quotes (118) | Effectual Grace
“Christians believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Atheists believe in the virgin birth of the cosmos.
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 pic
Three Views On Man’s Condition | Effectual Grace
<p><strong>1. PELAGIANISM – Salvation is all of man (human monergism)</strong></p> <p><strong>BELIEF: MAN IS WELL</strong></p> <p>Named after the British monk Pelagius (354 – 418 A.D.)</p> <p>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.