Devotional Readings, Discernment, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity

Adding to the discussion….

Mike Ratliff’s article this morning gives a bit more scriptural insight on the Chosen (Not the series), but those of God’s people, the Elect. Mike’s primary point is over v14, which in the KJV is: Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Another go to election passage is these early verses in… Continue reading Adding to the discussion….

Belgic Confession, Confessions and Catechisms, Discernment, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity

Total Depravity/Inability

I’m looking forward to reading Mike’s new series….I do like the rewording of subject. As Inability, but there is some justification of the original phrasing using the word Depravity. I’m using my AI tool to help summarize many references..hopefully this is accurate. The preference for the term "total depravity" over "total inability" among early Reformers comes down to a… Continue reading Total Depravity/Inability

Catch of the Week, Discernment, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity, Unity: Father, Son & Holy Spirit

The Small Stuff….

Probably. Even more so than Mike Ratliff, I qualify as a nobody! I have yet to achieve 10,000 hit’s on my own posts. I would say that having some Biblical Discernment should be a Spiritual Gift, and likewise Understanding Sound Biblical Doctrines should be desirable Fruit of the Spirit. As to Unity, I’ve always appreciated… Continue reading The Small Stuff….

Confessions and Catechisms, Devotional Readings, Faith and Christianity, Three Forms of Unity, Very Long Posts

Election

Mike Ratliff’s old post on Election is worth reading. And if you take the time to read the comments, you will get a sense of the reaction people have. I’ve written several posts on Election myself. But Mike’s is a great summary.. One of Pastor Ganger’s series goes into this via the Canons of Dort.… Continue reading Election