4th century BC
Plato
- Idealism — forms over particulars
- The Republic ethic: “God is not the author of evil”
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The Righteousness of Christ and the Fear of Compromise
A brother recently sent me the following thoughts and rather than trying to reframe or summarize them I think it is better to simply let him speak for himself His words are too instructive and self-se
The Other False Gospel
Someone shared a post on Facebook recently that has been sitting with me and I want to write about what I think it is actually doing The post said in essence that no one can come to faith in Christ th
Nobody Would Make That Up
But they did!
Last year I found out that people were saying I believed Christ was a sinner I found it out the hardest way there is A dear pastor friend of mine walked up to me at a public meeting and said it to my
The Arminian in the TULIP Sweatshirt
The Arminian in the TULIP Sweatshirt Those of you who knew me in the early years of my sovereign grace walk can remember when I used to wear the TULIP sweatshirt loud I wore it like a badge of office
Religious Tribalism
There is a form of religion that thrives not on Christ but on agreement about Christ It is marked by strong identity clear boundaries and a settled conviction that we see what others do not This impul
On the Need for Sovereign Graciousness
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you yet do it with gentleness and respect having a
Departure from First Love
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee because thou hast left thy first love Revelation 2 4 Departure from first love was the characteristic feature in Ephesus The grip of faith may loosen its gras
The Danger of Turning Explanations Into the Gospel
Editor's note I am a Trinitarian But the article I'm sharing with you below is something I agree with 100% Trinitarianism is not the Gospel brandan Trinitarianism And if any man think that he knoweth
Faith, Humility, and Love in an Imperfect Church
Throughout church history there has often been deep division even over matters considered central to the faith That reality should sober us At the same time we should resist the temptation to paint ev
Grace Produces Humility
Believers have been distinguished from unbelievers but that can never lead to pride in the believer Everything that we are and everything that we have is the result of God's sovereign distinguishing g
Light Comes Gradually
It is striking that some in their zeal for precision speak as though the gospel were preserved only by flawless articulation and as though those who labored faithfully in earlier generations must now
Theologically Informed Pagans
A heathen may intellectually accept a list of Gospel facts But without a divine miracle to open his blind eyes and give him a new heart he will only be a theologically informed pagan not a Christian
Right Doctrine Cannot Save You
Right doctrine is no more capable of saving you than right doing It is Christ who is our Savior not our doctrine or our deeds but Christ himself
Pride and Grace are not Compatible
David said It is good for me that I have been afflicted that I might learn Thy statutes Psalm 119 71 Strong people are apt to be harsh and unsympathetic so they must be taken to the furnace and melted
How are We to Worship God?
Man asks How am I to worship God And he has answered it also in his own way In the gorgeous temple in the pillared cathedral with incense and vestments and forms and ceremonies and processions and pos
Phariseeism
I do not hesitate to say that Phariseeism is mixed with Hyper-Calvinism more than with any other sect in the world Editor's note I tend to agree with Mr Spurgeon here It's ironic to me that the system
Self-righteousness Can Feed upon Doctrines as Well as upon Works
I am afraid there are Calvinists who while they account it a proof of their humility that they are willing in words to debase the creature and to give all the glory of salvation to the Lord yet know n
We are not the Gatekeepers to Heaven
I am not the gatekeeper to heaven and neither are you And we shouldn't boil the Gospel down into multiple doctrines demanding a thorough affirmation of every primary doctrine that we consider essentia
Positive Gospel Preaching vs. Theological Polemics
Beloved when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation it was needful for me to write unto you and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once deliver
Balaam's Ass Spoke the Truth, But He Was Still an Ass!
though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge and though I have all faith so that I could remove mountains and have not charity I am nothing 1 Corinthians 13 1-13 I
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